Enhanced TDS
Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 142-18-7, 27215-38-4
- EC No.
- 205-526-6, 248-337-4
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Products Highlights
- 1,4 - Dioxane-free
- 100% naturally-derived and nontoxic
- Co-emulsifier
- Emollient
- Antimicrobial
- Shown to inactivate bacteria, viruses and fungi/yeast
- Product Background
- Provide strong self-preservation activity
- Promotes the penetration of actives through the skin
- Co-emulsifier with other surfactants
- Enhances the esthetics of formulations with excellent rub-out
- Creates superior stability in emulsions of all types
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- AP/Deo Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Leave-on products
- Body cream
- Body butters
- Lip balm
- Facial cream
- Stretch mark creams
- Hand sanitizers
- Roll-on antiperspirants
- Cold sore medicine
- Foot creams
- Formulations Guidelines
In formulating, eff ective use levels can range between 0.1% and 5.0%, depending upon the application. Colonial Monolaurin should be added to a formulation so that it does not receive severe heating for prolonged periods. Colonial Monolaurin can be dispersed in water and dissolved in oil.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Capric Acid Content | max. 2 | % | - |
Free Glycerol Content | max. 4 | % | - |
Iodine Value | max. 1 | cg l/g | - |
Saponification Value | 200-210 | mgKOH/g | - |
Free Fatty Acid Content | max. 1.5 | % | - |
Lauric Acid Content | min. 90 | % | - |
Melting Point | approx. 59-60 | °C | - |
Monoester Content | 90 | % | - |
Myristic Acid Content | max. 8 | % | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage and Handling
Colonial Monolaurin is shipped in sealed cartons, net weight 55 lbs (25 kgs). Colonial Monolaurin should be stored in closed containers. Shelf life is 12 months from date of manufacture