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DESCRIPTION:
SymDiol® 68 is a synergistic blend of 1,2-Hexanediol and Caprylyl Glycol.
This multifunctional liquid ingredient is water-soluble and acts as an emollient and moisturizer.
SymDiol® 68 also helps to protect formulations as it supports the efficacy of cosmetic product protection systems.
INCI Name:
1,2-Hexanediol (and) Caprylyl Glycol
SymDiol® 68 green is a 100% biobased synergistic blend of 1,2-Hexanediol and Caprylyl Glycol.
This multifunctional liquid ingredient is water-soluble and acts as an emollient and a moisturizer. It also helps to protect formulations as it supports the efficacy of cosmetic product protection systems.
SymDiol® 68 green is perfectly suitable for green formulations or can increase the naturality index of traditional formulations.
SymDiol® 68T is a synergistic blend of 1,2-Hexanediol, 1,2-Octanediol and Tropolone used for its excellent broad spectrum product protection activity.
This is easy to handle liquid helps reduce and/or eliminate preservatives such as parabens, isothiazolinones and phenoxyethanol.
SymDiol 68®T has the following solubility characteristics:
SymDiol® 68 is Soluble up to 0.9% in water
SymDiol® 68 is Soluble in cosmetic esters
SymDiol® 68 is Insoluble in mineral oil
SymDiol® 68 is For O/W emulsions it is preferable to add SymDiol® 68T after the emulsion is formed.
Because of the high antioxidant activity, stability tests need to be performed with formulations / packaging
SymDiol® 68 is Opaque packaging may eliminate antioxidant colour change activity.
USES OF SYMDIOL® 68:
SymDiol® 68 is used as Moisturises
SymDiol® 68 is used as Antioxidant
SymDiol® 68 Enhances broad-spectrum product protection
SymDiol® 68 is Ideal for face, body, sun and hair care applications
SymDiol® 68 is Readily biodegradable
SymDiol® 68 is Globally compliant with cosmetic regulations
SymDiol® 68 is Suitable Vegan according to Symrise policy
Benefits for the end consumer and formulator:
SymDiol® 68 is Humectant
SymDiol® 68 Provides excellent skin feel for formulations and may help to reduce the tackiness of polymers
SymDiol® 68 is Clear and nearly odourless. SymDiol 68T has little-to-no negative impact on formulation esthetics
SymDiol® 68 is Easy to use liquid, it is easy to handle in the lab and production.
SymDiol® 68 provides a versatile solution for aqueous formulations, emulsions and sunscreens.
SymDiol® 68 is used as Antioxidant
Protects liable ingredients and formulations from oxidation and degradation.
SymDiol® 68 removes the requirement to add Vitamin E in formulations containing essential oils.
SymDiol® 68 stops at cellular level the oxidative damages made to the skin by free radicals.
Symrise is now offering the green version of its SymDiol® 68, originally developed in 2003:
SymDiol® 68 consists of 100% green raw materials.
The modern mixture moisturizes the skin, stabilizes emulsions and improves product protection.
The cosmetics industry will also benefit from its easy use and high degree of efficacy.
Additional advantages: SymDiol® 68 green works well with all formulation types and supports green labels.
BENEFITS OF SYMDIOL® 68:
SymDiol® 68 green offers the following main benefits:
SymDiol® 68 is Efficient skin moisturizing
Stabilization of o/w emulsions due to smaller droplet sizes
SymDiol® 68 is Effective product protection enhancement
SymDiol® 68 is Microbiome friendliness
Suitability for normal to sensitive skin types
SymDiol 68 is a synergistic blend of 1,2-Hexanediol and 1,2-Octanediol
Good moisturising properties
SymDiol 68 has Broad spectrum anti-microbial activity
SymDiol 68 Does not affect the stability of emulsions like neat Caprylyl Glycol
SymDiol 68 is Compatible with many cosmetic systems - anionic, cationic, non-ionic, amphoteric
SymDiol 68 is Stable at high & low pH and high temperature
SymDiol 68 is Liquid - easy to handle and formulate
SymDiol 68 is High purity
SymDiol 68 is free of oxiranes and peroxides
SymDiol 68 has Excellent safety and toxicological profile
SymDiol 68 Helps reduce or eliminate preservatives like Parabens, Formaldehyde-donors and Phenoxyethanol
PROPERTIES OF SYMDIOL 68:
Inci
1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Tropolone
Colour
Clear
Scent
Odourless
Usage Level
Up to 1%
Solubility
Soluble in up to 0.9% in water
Soluble in cosmetic esters
Insoluble in mineral oil
pH Range
3 - 8
Cas No.
6920-22-5, 1117-86-8, 533-75-5
Einecs No.
230-029-6, 214-254-7, 208-577-2
SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT SYMDIOL 68:
First aid measures:
Description of first aid measures:
General advice:
Consult a physician.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Move out of dangerous area:
If inhaled:
If breathed in, move person into fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact:
Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact:
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.
If swallowed:
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
Firefighting measures:
Extinguishing media:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas
Advice for firefighters:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Accidental release measures:
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Environmental precautions:
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and storage:
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials
Exposure controls/personal protection:
Control parameters:
Components with workplace control parameters
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls:
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment:
Eye/face protection:
Tightly fitting safety goggles.
Faceshield (8-inch minimum).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection:
Handle with gloves.
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Dermatril (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M)
It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Body Protection:
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection:
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls.
If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Stability and reactivity:
Chemical stability:
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidizing agents:
Hazardous decomposition products:
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions.
Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas.
Disposal considerations:
Waste treatment methods:
Product:
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging:
Dispose of as unused product.
