Description - C12-15 alkyl benzoate is a low-molecular weight ester of benzoic acid and C12-15 alcohols.

Benefits - 

• Versatile emollient ester suitable for use in skin care, sun care and color cosmetics

• Can be used to improve feel, softness and many other textural aspects

• Offers excellent emolliency with added pigment-dispersing capabilities

• Can be used as an effective solvent for sunscreens

Use - Can be added to formulas as is, add to oil phase. Typical use level 1-30%. For external use only.

Applications - Lotions, creams, sun products, color cosmetics.

Solubility - Oil-soluble, <1% in water