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 code |
INCI Name | Key Sensory Profile | Primary Benefits | Main Applications |
| Monoesters | ||||
| 5176 | Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate |
Very light, silky | Fast absorption, waterproofing |
Lightweight serums, Sunscreens |
| 5131 | Isononyl Isononanoate | Ultra-light, dry-touch, powdery |
Spreading, pigment wetting, matte finish |
Foundations, Lipsticks, Sunscreens |
| 5145 | Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | Rich, cushiony, dewy | Luxury feel, makeup removal, glass-skin effect |
Cleansers, Creams, Lip gloss |
| 5135 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Smooth, velvety, slightly oily |
Classic emollient, pigment wetting |
Creams, Color cosmetics |
| 5117 | Tridecyl Stearate | Quick-absorbing, velvety |
Soft after-feel, emulsion stabilizer |
Lotions, Lip balms |
| Diesters | ||||
| 5128 | Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate |
Light, velvet, fastabsorbing | Hydration booster, excellent slip |
Makeup removers |
| 5195 | Dicapryl Adipate | Ultra-light, dry feel | Matte finish, excellent spreading |
Primers, Powders |
| 5110 | Diethylhexyl Sebacate | Silky, breathable | Non-greasy emollience, lubricant |
Deodorants, Hair styling |
| 5121 | Diisodecyl Adipate | Light-medium, smooth | Spreadability, solvent for UV filters |
Sunscreens, Makeup |
| 5111 | Ditridecyl Adipate | Light, silky, non-greasy | Emolliency, flexibility, solvent power |
Creams, Color cosmetics, Sun protection products |
| Polyol Esters | ||||
| 5107 | Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate |
Lightweight, dry-touch | Silicone-like feel, sunscreen solubilizer |
Sunscreens, Clean beauty formulations |
| 5191 | Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate |
Silky-matte, quickbreak | Matte finish, pigment binding |
Pressed powders, Foundations |
| 5190 | Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/caprate |
Velvety, dry-touch, conditioning |
Film-forming, smoothing, hair shine |
Creams, Hair conditioners |
| 5140 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate |
Smooth, silky, nonsticky | Binder, moisturizer, texture enhancer |
Creams, Color cosmetics |
| 5124 | Pentaerythrityl Tetraoleate |
Rich, nourishing, slightly tacky |
Intense moisturization, pigment dispersion |
Intensive creams, Hair masks |
| 5127 | Dipentaerythritol Hexaheptanoate/ Hexacaprylate/ Hexacaprate |
Silky, slightly viscous, luxurious |
Texture enhancer, pigment dispersion |
Color cosmetics, Creams, Lip products |
| Trimellitates | ||||
| 5132 | Triisodecyl Trimellitate |
Rich, cushiony, highshine | Gloss, long-wear, transfer-resistant |
Lipsticks, Mascaras, Sunscreen sticks |
| 5141 | Triisotridecyl Trimellitate |
Rich, cushiony, highshine | Gloss, long-wear, transfer-resistant |
Lipsticks, Mascaras, Sunscreen sticks |
Let us help you find the ideal Cosmelin™ Ester for your formulation. Contact us.
