Cromollient SCE

Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate

Cromollient SCE is an 100% active alkoxylated di-ester of Myristyl Alcohol and Adipic Acid and represents
novel chemistry as one of an entirely new class of emollients from Croda. As an emollient, Cromollient SCE
offers unique benefits in that it is both ‘hydroactive’ and surfactant-friendly, making it ideal for products like
body washes, liquid soaps, facial cleansers and shampoos.

Benefits
ƒ Water dispersible
ƒ Surfactant soluble
ƒ Silky emollience
ƒ Detangler/Slip enhancer
ƒ Suitable for clear systems
ƒ Solubilises Benzophenone-3
ƒ Approved for use in Europe

Cromollient SCE acquires its unique properties from its bulk and stereochemistry as an alkoxylated di-ester of
ethoxylated propoxylated Myristyl Alcohol and Adipic Acid.

CH3
CH3(CH2)13O(CH2CHO)2(CH2CH2O)10O O
C
(CH2)4
C
CH3(CH2)13O(CH2CHO)2(CH2CH2O)10O O
CH3
Figure: 1 Chemical structure of Cromollient SCE

Applications
ƒ Body washes
ƒ Liquid soaps
ƒ Facial cleansers
ƒ Bath oils
ƒ Shampoos
ƒ After shave products
ƒ Low VOC products
ƒ Pre-solubiliser for Benzophenone-3 and for hair dye actives

Cromollient SCE is suitable for a wide range of products and confers a silky emollience that is distinct and
immediately perceptible. Our applications work indicates that the di-ester works especially well in clear
surfactant systems and appears to have little effect on foaming when used at up to 3% active. Cromollient SCE
possesses excellent solubilising properties—so much so, that it is capable of presolubilising Benzophenone-3

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at concentration levels as high as 20-25%. Benzophenone-3 is normally a very difficult sunscreen to solubilise.
The di-ester can also be used as a presolubiliser for hair dyes.
Additional testing has shown Cromollient SCE is effective as a pigment wetting agent for Mica and TiO2 and as
a wax solvent for lipsticks and lip balms. Use level: 1-5% for surfactant-based systems; 1-25% for other
applications.

In a blind performance test, panelists were asked to evaluate a body wash (see formula below) for product feel
during lathering and for afterfeel on drying. The overwhelming preference in both wet and dry feel was the body
wash containing Cromollient SCE which was preferred by nearly 75% of panel members, compared to a
prototype using a comparable emollient.

14
Wet Feel
12 Dry Feel

10
Panel Preference

0
PEG-6 Capric/Caprylic Glycerides Cromollient SCE No Preference

Figure: 2 Body wash panel evaluation – Cromollient SCE versus PEG-6 Capric/Caprylic
Glycerides

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Body Wash Formula (BP-53)
% w/w
Ingredients X Y
PART A
Deionised water 54.00 54.00
SLES, 3 mole 20.00 20.00
CROSULTAINE C-50 (Cocodimonium Hydroxysultaine) 12.00 12.00
Disodium EDTA 0.10 0.10

PART B
INCROMIDE CDEA (Cocamide DEA) 3.00 3.00
GLYCEROX 767 (PEG-6 Capric/Caprylic Glycerides) 3.00 -
CROMOLLIENT SCE (Di-PPG-2 PEG-10 Myristyl Ether Adipate) - 3.00
CROTHIX LIQUID (PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (and)
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Water) 3.00 3.00

PART C
CROTEIN C-50 (Hydrolyzed Collagen) 1.00 1.00
INCROMECTANT LAMEA (Acetamide MEA (and) Lactamide MEA) 1.00 1.00
CITRIC ACID 1.00 1.00
GERMABEN 11 (Methyl Paraben (and) Butyl Paraben (and)
Ethyl Paraben (and) Propyl Paraben) 1.00 1.00

Procedure
Combine Part A ingredients and mix until clear. Combine Part B ingredients and heat to 50ºC, mixing until
clear. Slowly add Part B to Part A, mixing well. Add Part C ingredients individually and mix until uniform.
pH = 4.58; Viscosity=1,100 cps (RVT Spindle #4 @ 10rpm, RT)

Solubilities
Mineral oil Soluble
Almond oil Soluble
Alcohol SD40 Insoluble
Crodamol PMP (PPG-Myristyl Ether Propionate) Soluble
Incrodet TD-7 C (Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid) Soluble
ALS Soluble
TEALS Soluble
SLES (3 mol) Soluble
Water:Alcohol
75:25 Soluble
50:50 Soluble
25:75 Insoluble
Deionised Water

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pH 7.0 Insoluble
pH 4.0 Insoluble
pH 9.0 Dispersible
Glycerin Insoluble
Propylene Glycol Dispersible

Typical analysis
Appearance Clear liquid
Colour (Apha) <20
Odour Mild, characteristic
Acid value <1.0
Saponification value 70
pH 6.0

Non-warranty
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made. Suggestions for uses or applications are only opinions. Users are responsible for determining the suitability of these products for their own particular
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