ChemoxyCare® 2EHG
Is a high-purity and low odour product and can be used for cosmetics as a moisturizer/emollient and has the additional benefit of possessing antimicrobial activity.
Technical characteristics
ChemoxyCare® 2EHGCAS N°: 70445-33-9
Synonyms: 2-Ethylhexylglycerin
Appearance: Clear colourless liquid
Colour, Hazen: Max. 20
Water content: Max. 0.20%
Assay (glc): Min. 99.0%
Odour: Characteristic
Specific Gravity: 0.940 – 0.960 g/ml @ 20°C
Refractive Index: 1.449 – 1.453 @ 20°C
Applications
ChemoxyCare®2EHG (2-Ethylhexylglycerin) is a frequently used multifunctional additive. Besides its deodorant efficacy, it is an excellent booster of many traditional preservatives and other antimicrobial substances.
ChemoxyCare®2EHG is a very effective active component in deodorants and finds important use in preservative formulations due to its inhibiting effect on the growth of odour causing bacteria.
ChemoxyCare®2EHG enhances the antimicrobial efficacy of preservatives often used used in formulations, such as, phenoxyethanol, pentylene glycol, ChemoxyCare®8 (caprylyl glycol), or isothiazolinones.
Another similar product from SEQENS Custom Specialties that you may be interested in is ChemoxyCare®8 which is a primary ingredient in many Personal Care formulations.Combined with ChemoxyCare®2EHG, the synergystic effect gives a multifunctional cosmetic additive and combines the excellent skin care and deodorizing properties of ChemoxyCare®2EHG with the moisturizing and antimicrobial properties of ChemoxyCare®8.
Our location
Custom Specialties Billingham
United KingdomTS23 1PY Billingham
Surface: 42, 000 m²
Capabilities:
- 4 reaction vessels (316 L and Duplex 2205) of 25-35 m³ capacity with associated distillation columns of 6-30 plates
- Glass lined reaction vessel (14 m³)
Flagship technologies:
Primary Reactions
- Esterification
- Etherification
- Epoxidation
- Methylation/Methyl chloride capping
- Quaternisation
- Transeterification.
Secondary reactions
- Acetal formation
- Acetylation
- Aldol condensation,
- Alkylation
- Diels-Alder
- Hydrolysis
- Isomerisation
- Oxidation
- Polymerisation
Solvent Recovery
- Alcohols,
- Amines
- Aromatic solvents
- Esters
- Glycols
- Ketones
- Organic acids
Certifications:
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- EcoVadis CSR Rating: Gold Certification