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Imbue™ TEC

Imbue TEC™ is a microemulsion that performs as a delivery system for triethyl citrate. It is an ideal choice for a variety of products where deodorization is the desired result. It is ideal for foot creams, deodorizing washes and pet products. Green Line’s Imbue™ products serve as a base for microemulsions, which formulators can use to create advanced cosmetic products of superior quality and stability. Imbue™ products maintain system transparency at lower use levels, although they can be used up to 50% of the formulation. These products are instantly dispersable in water, and do not require the heating and high shear during process that other emulsions do.

Brand: Imbue (3 products)

INCI Name: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Triethyl Citrate, Xanthan Gum

Functions: Carrier, Deodorant, Emulsifier

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: USDA BioPreferred, USDA Certified Biobased

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Chemical Structure

Imbue™ TEC - Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • 100% Biobased
  • Deodorizing agent
  • Easy to formulate
  • Supports preservation efficacy
  • Water soluble
  • EWG range of 1
  • Extremely stable formulation
  • Functions - Delivery systems & Emulsifiers
Key Benefits
  • Cost effective
  • Helps achieve wide range of viscosity
  • Melts at body temperature
  • Supports environmental commitments
  • Excellent Skin Compatibility
  • Ideal for All Product Categories

Applications & Uses

Application Format
AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Skin Care Applications
Wipes, Tissue & Towel Applications
Suggested Use Level
2.0 - 50%
Application pH Range
4.5 - 7.0
Applications
  • Featuring triethyl citrate as its specialized ingredient, deodorization is the key function of this product. Triethyl citrate has a long history of use in deodorants due to its capacity to inhibit esterase activity in bacteria. The enzymatic cleavage of certain esters in sweat and the release of short-chain fatty acids can produce an unpleasant odor. Triethyl citrate has a well-known effect to inhibit this process in bacteria
  • Efficient, convenient, and easy-to-use Imbue TEC™ is ideal for a range of products. Ideal in formulations for the face and body, this versatile ingredient can be used from head to toe. Ideal for deodorant sprays and cleansers

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to yellow emulsion
Odor
Characteristic
Dispersible in
Water
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH5.50 - 6.50--
Specific Gravity0.900 - 1.100-U.S. Standard Cup
Viscosity200 - 1000cPBrookfield DV-1
Temperature Range25 - 75°C
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Plate Countmax. 100-PCPC
Total Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100-PCPC
PathogensNegative-CTFA

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Formulating Guidelines

Add Imbue TEC™ to the water phase and incorporate by mixing (cold process, no heat necessary)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

5 kg & 18 kg pail or 180 kg drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months