Description

Tegosoft 189 is a high-purity, synthetic emollient ester widely recognized for its exceptional skin feel and stability. This versatile ingredient is prized for its ability to deliver a non-greasy, velvety-smooth texture, enhancing the sensory profile and performance of finished formulations. It is an essential component for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries seeking to create premium skin creams, lotions, sunscreens, and color cosmetics.

Application

• Skin Care Formulations: Acts as a primary emollient in facial creams, body lotions, and anti-aging serums for a superior dry-slip feel.
• Sun Care Products: Used in sunscreen and after-sun lotions for its excellent spreadability and compatibility with UV filters.
• Color Cosmetics: Imparts a smooth, even application in foundations, BB creams, and pressed powders.
• Pharmaceutical Topicals: Serves as a base emollient in medicated creams and ointments, aiding in active ingredient delivery.
• Hair Care Products: Incorporated into conditioners and hair serums to provide shine and reduce frizz without heaviness.
• Decorative Cosmetics: Enhances the texture and wear of lipsticks, lip glosses, and eye shadows.
• Baby Care Products: Ideal for gentle diaper rash creams and baby lotions due to its mild and skin-friendly properties.
• Men's Grooming: Used in aftershaves, balms, and facial moisturizers for a quick-absorbing, non-greasy finish.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tegosoft 189
CAS No.	178535-83-6
Molecular Formula	C12H24O4
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethylhexyl Carbonate; Bis(2-ethylhexyl) Carbonate; Carbonate de bis(2-éthylhexyle); DEHC; Tegosoft DEC; 2-Ethylhexyl Carbonate Ester; Octyl Carbonate; Cosmacol ECI
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Quality Control

Our Tegosoft 189 is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous in-house specifications, which typically include identity confirmation, assay, color, odor, and key impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your formulation requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 0.5 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 1.0 meq/kg
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.436
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.920 - 0.935

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.