STEPAN-MILD® L3-G/MB

STEPAN-MILD® L3-G/MB is a viscosity builder, foam booster, emulsifier, and emollient that can be used in a variety of personal care formulations, including shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream and lotion formulations. This rspo mass balance-certified ingredient is best suited for use in european formulations.

Brand: STEPAN-MILD (12 products)

INCI Name: Lauryl Lactyl Lactate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Sensory Additive, Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ethylene Oxide-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, PO-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Salt-free, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, EU Ecolabel, ISO 16128, RSPO MassBalance Certified

Benefit Claims: Emolliency, Emulsifying, Foam Enhancement, Foam Stability, Hypo-Allergenic, Moisturizing, Outstanding Skin feel, Satin Feel, Softening, Solubilizing, Viscosity Boosting

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Applications
  • 2 in 1 Shampoo
  • Bath Additives
  • Body Scrubs
  • Body Wash
  • Creams and Lotions
  • Facial Cleansers
  • Facial Cream
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Hair Styling
  • Hair and Scalp Treatments
  • Hand Soaps
  • Lip Balms
  • Massage Oils
  • Men's Grooming
  • Other Personal Care
  • Shampoos
  • Shower Gel
  • Shower Oils
  • Skin Lotion
  • Soap Bars
  • Sun Care
Applications

STEPAN-MILD L3-G/MB offers the formulator excellent viscosity and foam enhancement, as well as skin softness, moisturization and emolliency. It is also a good solubilizer for an active ingredient (e.g. Salicylic Acid). STEPAN-MILD L3-G/MB is an ideal surfactant/emollient for a variety of personal care applications: creams, lotions, bubble baths, liquid soaps, facial cleansers, shampoos, soap bars, body washes, solid and anhydrous antiperspirants, cosmetic make-up and hair conditioners.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 20°C )
Insoluble in
Water
Soluble in
Mineral oil, Alcohol (IPA)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point312°C-
pH3.5 - 5--
Density (at 20°C)0.97g/ml-
Flash Pointmin. 94°C-
Actives Content100%-
Flash Point169°C-
Freeze Point-11°C-
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)0.97--
Viscosity (at 25°C)50cPs-
Density097g/ml-
Viscosity50cps-
Saponification Number332mg-
Color12-APHA
Required HLB10--
Hydrophilic–lipophilic Balance5 - 6--

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Spreadability of Stepan Emollients

The spreadability of different emollients can be determined by measuring the contact angle of a particular ingredient on a substrate, in this case Vitro-Skin®. An ingredient that demonstrates good spreadability will have a polarity that closely matches the natural polarity of skin (which tends to be hydrophilic) and thus return lower contact angle results than an ingredient with poor spreadability. Good spreadability is an important attribute for applications such as body and facial lotions and sunscreens, where it is desired to have a formula that rubs into the skin quickly and feels light and soft, not greasy.

 

STEPAN-MILD® L3-G/MB - Spreadability of Stepan Emollients

Packaging & Availability

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Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Normal safety precautions (i.e., the use of gloves and safety goggles, adapted personal protective equipment) should be employed when handling STEPAN-MILD L3-G/MB. Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged skin contact should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.