Technical characteristics

ChemoxyCare® 8

CAS N°: 1117-86-8

Synonyms: 1, 2-Octanediol

Odour: Very Low Odour

Colour: 30 Hazen Max

Assay (glc): 99.0% Min

Water Content: 0.3%w/w Max

WHY USE CHEMOXYCARE® 8?

Straight chain 1, 2-alkanediols have been used for almost 25 years as moisturizers with multifunctional activities.

ChemoxyCare® 8 has moisturizing abilities and anti-microbial activities and ChemoxyCare® 8 will work synergistically with other preservatives in personal care formulations, it is often co-formulated with 1,2-Hexanediol or Phenoxyethanol and is used to replace parabens. ChemoxyCare® 8 is also known as 1,2-Octanediol or Caprylyl glycol.

The key aspect of ChemoxyCare® 8, is its chemical purity , which stems from 2 facets of Seqens Custom Specialies’ production – our controlled reaction chemistry is such that purity is higher and impurities are minimised through our sophisticated distillation capability.

Benefits of ChemoxyCare® 8:

  • ChemoxyCare® 8 has no pH restrictions when used in formulations.
  • ChemoxyCare®8 use in formulations tends to be below 1% w/w levels.
  • ChemoxyCare® 8 has good antimicrobial resistance to Gram+, Gram- and Yeast.
  • ChemoxyCare® 8 also has moderate performance against moulds.
  • ChemoxyCare® 8 improves the stability and resistance of the formulation to microbial attack.
  • ChemoxyCare® 8 is a well-known hydrating agent, and its short lipophilic chain attaches to the lipid structures orientating the hydrophobic part of the molecule to the upper skin layers for better moisture retention.
  • ChemoxyCare® 8 is also known to reduce the surface energy and therefore the contact angle of water on the hydrophobic surfaces of the skin, giving better moisture distribution.

Key properties

  • Used as an emollient
  • Used as a Humectant

Applications

Typically used as an emollient or humectant in formulations which are used for:

  • Skin Care
  • Colour cosmetics
  • Fragrances
  • Bathing products
  • Health care creams
  • Hygiene Products
  • Household

Our location

Address Chemoxy, Road 11 CF Fertilizer Process Park
TS23 1PY Billingham
Business Line Specilaty Ingredients
Phone +44 1642 248555
Market Cosmetic / Custom Manufacturing / Solvent Revovery / Own products
Email info.CS@seqens.com
More information

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: