{"product_id":"c12-15","title":"C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate","description":"\u003ch2\u003eC12–15 Alkyl Benzoate – Product Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e C12–15 Alkyl Benzoate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 68411-27-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear, thin, almost colourless liquid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very mild to practically odourless\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredient Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emollient ester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Usage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–30%\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on the formulation and desired sensory effect. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC12–15 Alkyl Benzoate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, fast-spreading cosmetic emollient ester used to improve the texture, application and sensory feel of skincare, haircare, sunscreen and colour-cosmetic formulations. It has a clear, almost colourless appearance with little to no noticeable odour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides a smooth, silky and relatively dry after-feel, helping reduce the heavy or greasy sensation associated with richer oils and butters. It also improves product spreadability and helps formulations glide evenly across the skin or hair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC12–15 Alkyl Benzoate is especially useful in sunscreen and makeup formulations because it can help dissolve crystalline organic UV filters and improve the wetting and dispersion of mineral pigments such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide and iron oxides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides a lightweight, silky and non-heavy skin feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves spreading and application of finished products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps reduce the greasiness of oils, creams and body butters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunctions as an emollient and cosmetic solvent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps dissolve certain oil-soluble and crystalline UV filters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves pigment and mineral-filter dispersion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhances the texture of lotions, creams, oils and makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for both leave-on and rinse-off formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eC12–15 Alkyl Benzoate can be used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacial creams and body lotions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunscreens and sun-protection sprays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody oils and massage oils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundations and tinted moisturisers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLip products and colour cosmetics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHair conditioners and styling products\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShampoos and conditioning cleansers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntiperspirants and deodorants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaving preparations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaby-care products (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hallstarbeauty.com\/product\/hallstar-c1215-alkyl-benzoate-natural\/\" title=\"HallStar® C1215 Alkyl Benzoate Natural | Hallstar BPC\"\u003eHallstar BPC\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFormulation Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd C12–15 Alkyl Benzoate to the \u003cstrong\u003eoil phase\u003c\/strong\u003e of emulsions or blend it directly into anhydrous products. The final percentage should be adjusted according to the desired level of slip, pigment dispersion, UV-filter solvency and reduction of greasiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, excessive heat and moisture. Conduct stability and compatibility testing in the final formulation before commercial production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Formulators Hub Tanzania","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":46747958739132,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"TZS","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g","offer_id":46747958771900,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"TZS","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6522\/7452\/files\/4_e4701889-4b9b-4b64-b099-15e0147c1ce6.png?v=1784991680","url":"https:\/\/www.formulatorshubtanzania.com\/sw\/products\/c12-15","provider":"Formulators Hub Tanzania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}