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Lexol® NBS MB

Lexol® NBS MB is a multi-benefit fragrance solubilizer. It is an essentially odorless and colorless emollient that has applications in skin care, cleansing, nail care, color cosmetics, and candles. It contains 84% biobased content.

Brand: Lexol (12 products)

INCI Name: Butyl Stearate

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Coupling Agent, Emollient, Plasticizer, Solubilizer, Superfatting Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Pesticide-free

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Emolliency, Good Wetting Properties, Plasticizing, Smooth Feel, Solubilizing, Spreadability, Superfatting

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Butyl Stearate
Ingredient Origin
Non-Animal Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Cleansing Agent,
Coupling Agent,
Emollient,
Plasticizer,
Solubilizer,
Superfatting Agent,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Wetting Agent
CAS No.
123-95-5
EC No.
204-666-5
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants
Primary Feedstocks
  • Palm
  • Petrochemical

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cleansing,
Emolliency,
Good Wetting Properties,
Plasticizing,
Smooth Feel,
Solubilizing,
Spreadability,
Superfatting
Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Pesticide-free

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Nail Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Roll On,
Spray
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes
Use Level
max. 100%
Product Uses
  • Coupling agent to aid in solubilization of fragrance
  • Pigment wetting agent
  • In nail care formulations - a plasticizer and super fatting agent
  • In candle applications - aid in fragrance solubilization and low smoke burn
Instruction for Use

Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process

Properties

Soluble in
Isopropyl myristate, Isopropanol, Mineral oil, Castor oil, Dimethicone, Cyclomethicone, Olive oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Octyl stearate
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Origin Index0.82--
Biobased Content84.0%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards & Certifications
  • USDA Certified Biobased Content
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • Clean Beauty Preferred
  • China IECIC Listed
  • Halal Certified
  • Vegan & Cruelty-free
  • Kosher Compliant
  • RSPO Mass Balanced Certified