A New Generation of Biodegradable Specialty Esters for Personal Care Formulations. Cosmelin™ Esters are a premium range of high-performance specialty esters designed specifically for the cosmetics and personal care industry. This range includes esters that are readily biodegradable.
Features and Benefits of Cosmelin™
Cosmelin™ Esters delivers superior sensory profiles, excellent solubility and compatibility — making them ideal silicone alternatives and clean beauty enablers. From lightweight spreading agents to luxurious film-formers, Cosmelin™ Esters empower formulators to create high-performing, consumer-preferred products across skin care, color cosmetics, sun care, and hair care.
Why Choose Cosmelin™ Esters?
- Readily Biodegradable (OECD 301 compliant)
- Silicone Alternatives – Match or exceed cyclomethicone & dimethicone performance
- Low Irritation & Comedogenicity (ideal for sensitive skin)
- Excellent Stability – Resistant to oxidation and hydrolysis
- Superior Pigment Wetting & Dispersion
- Enhanced Solubility for crystalline UV filters and actives
- Luxurious Sensory Experience – From dry-touch matte to rich cushion
Products
| Product |
INCI Name | Key Sensory Profile | Primary Benefits | Main Applications |
| PC 5131 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Ultra-light, dry-touch, powdery | Spreading, pigment wetting, matte finish |
Skin Care Foundations, lipsticks, sunscreens |
| PC 5132 / PC 5141 | Triisodecyl Trimellitate / Triisotridecyl Trimellitate | Rich, cushiony, high-shine | Long-wear, transfer-resistant, gloss | Skin Care Lipsticks, mascaras, sunscreen sticks |
| PC 5111 | Ditridecyl Adipate | Light, silky, non-greasy | Emolliency, flexibility, solvent power | Skin Care Creams, color cosmetics (CC), SPF |
| PC 5120 | Dioctyl Adipate | Very light, fast-spreading | Quick absorption, pigment dispersion | Skin Care Foundations, serums |
| PC 5121 | Diisodecyl Adipate | Light-medium, smooth | Spreadability, solvent for UV filters | Skin Care Sunscreens, makeup |
| PC 5195 | Dicaprylyl Adipate | Ultra-light, dry feel | Matte finish, excellent spreading | Skin Care Primers, powders |
| PC 5127 | Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9/10 Acid Esters | Silky, slightly viscous, luxurious | Texture enhancer, pigment dispersion | Skin Care Creams, CC creams, lip products |
| PC 5128 | Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Light, velvet, fast-absorbing | Hydration booster, excellent slip | Skincare, makeup removers |
| PC 5190 | Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate | Velvety, dry-touch, conditioning | Film-forming, smoothing, hair shine | Skin Care Creams, hair conditioners |
| PC 5191 | Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Silky-matte, quick-break | Matte finish, pigment binding | Skin Care Foundations, pressed powders |
| PC 5135 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Smooth, velvety, slightly oily | Classic emollient, pigment wetting | Skin Care Creams, color cosmetics |
| PC 5145 | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Rich, cushiony, dewy | Luxury feel, makeup removal, glass-skin effect | Skin Care, Creams, cleansers, lip gloss |
| PC 5107 | Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate | Lightweight, dry-touch | Silicone-like feel, sunscreen solubilizer | Skin Care Sunscreens, clean beauty formulations |
| PC 5110 | Dioctyl Sebacate | Silky, breathable | Non-greasy emollience, lubricant | Skin Care Deodorants, hair styling |
| PC 5176 | Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate | Very light, silky | Fast absorption, waterproofing | Skin Care Sunscreens, lightweight serums |
| PC 5117 | Tridecyl Stearate | Velvety, quick-absorbing | Soft after-feel, emulsion stabilizer | Skin Care Lotions, lip balms |
| PC 5124 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate | Rich, nourishing, slightly tacky | Intense moisturization, pigment dispersion | Skin Care Intensive creams, hair masks |
| PC 5140 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate | Smooth, silky, non-sticky | Binder, moisturizer, texture enhancer | Skin Care Creams, color cosmetics |
Let us help you find the ideal Cosmelin™ Ester for your formulation. Contact us.
