Exploring the mystery of glycerol tris (ethylhexanoate) ester

Glycerol tris (ethylhexanoate) ester structural formula:

Glycerol tris (ethylhexanoic acid) ester is formed by the esterification of three hydroxyl groups on glycerol and three carboxyl groups on three ethylhexanoic acid catalyzed by acid or metal oxides. It is usually a colorless, odorless, transparent liquid with low volatility and good stability. It is alsoGTCCThe upgraded product, but due to its shorter molecular chain, it isGTCCMore breathable, better skin feel, more frost resistant and stable, it is a relatively perfect beauty oil.

1   Physical and chemical indicators and properties

Physical and chemical data of glycerol tris (ethylhexanoic acid) ester from Chizhou Poly Stone Chemical Co., Ltd.:

◎ Good hydrolysis stability, applied in emulsified products with good hydrolysis stability;

◎ Low freezing point（-30℃The product has good frost resistance and can improve the frost resistance of cosmetics;

Safe and non irritating, its structure is similar to that of natural oils, and it is non irritating to the skin;

Excellent solubility, with excellent solubility or dispersibility for active ingredients, organic sunscreens, and pigment powders;

◎ The skin feels light and refreshing, moisturizes without stickiness, and has low viscosity(25℃，28-34 mpa.s)Excellent spreadability.

II   application

1. Excellent solvent oil, widely used in lipsticks, colorants, dispersed oils, and base oil chemical sunscreens;

2. Skin conditioners and moisturizers. It can penetrate deep into the skin layer, provide necessary nutrients for the skin, enhance the skin's moisturizing ability, and help improve the skin's elasticity and radiance;

3. Surfactants and emulsifiers. In cosmetics and personal care products, it can be used as a surfactant in products such as shampoo, shower gel, and hand sanitizer to provide good cleaning and foaming performance.

Products containing glycerol tris (ethylhexanoate) ester:

In the journey of exploring skincare and beauty, we constantly strive for excellent ingredients and experiences. Glycerol tris (ethylhexanoate) ester, an excellent moisturizing ingredient, exhibits extraordinary stability due to its excellent hydrolytic stability and compatibility with silicone oil. It is not easily oxidized and has no risk of odor. It has excellent spreadability, outstanding waterproof performance, low freezing point, and good frost resistance, which can significantly improve the frost resistance of cosmetics. At the same time, it has excellent solubility and dispersibility for active ingredients, organic sunscreens, and pigment powders, providing a refreshing and non greasy skin feel, and effectively reducing the greasy feeling of emulsion systems.