ISOSTEARIC ACID ESTERS

Snezana Baljak

Annual Business Unit Meeting 2017

 Isostearic acid is unique by its branched molecule structure : it combines
the best of 2 worlds : the physical properties of an oleic acid is combined
with the chemical stability of a stearic acid.
This is a saturated fatty acid liquid at 0°C due to branched structures that is
ultrastable at high temperatures and resists UV radiation.

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 Global isostearic acid market demand was 46.0 kilo tons in 2012.
Growth of personal care industry particularly in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and
Latin America is expected to remain a key driving factor for global isostearic acid
market.
Isostearic acid’s oxidation and odour stability make them a suitable ingredient for
personal care products.
Myriad isostearic acid applications for personal care products include skin care, hair
care, liquid soaps, bath & shower products, sun protection creams and lip colour
cosmetics.
Isostearic acid ingredient acts as cleaning agents, emollient or emulsifier depending
upon the type of personal care product manufactured.
Growing consumer awareness regarding bio-ingredient based products coupled with
rising health concern is also expected to augment isostearic acid market over the
forecast period.
Increasing natural products demand on account of potential harm caused due to use of
toxic agents produced by petrochemical products has prompted the use of isostearic
acid. It includes numerous chemical ester derivatives used in personal care and
cosmetics products.
These chemical esters functions in cosmetics and personal care products include
dispersion, adhesion pigment promoters, solubilizer, emollient, effective solvent,
plasticizer and water repellent.

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 High price of Isostearic acid on account of its limited supply is expected to pose a major challenge for
market penetration
Global isostearic acid market is highly consolidated with top two manufacturers accounting for over three-
fourth of the market. Industry participants compete on the basis of services offered in the market according
to applications of cosmetics and bio-lubricant applicantions Key industry participants include Croda
International and Arizona chemicals. Other major industry participants operating in this segment include
Nissan Chemicals, Olean NV, Emery Oleochemicals and Jarchem Industries, Inc.
Global isostearic acid demand was 48.2 kilo tons in 2013 and is expected to reach 67.5 kilo tons by 2020,
growing at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2014 to 2020.
Europe was the leading regional market and accounted for 32.0% of total consumption in 2013. Europe is
expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period.

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Isostearic Acid Esters for Personal Care Applications
 Ideal for heat sensitive formulations requiring cold process
methods. (-> Cloud point below 10℃)
 Assuring stable odour and colour quality in end
formulations.
 Effective pigment dispersants in colour cosmetics.
 In general, all isostearic acid esters feature a distinct
moisturizing touch on the applied surface, leaving a lipid
film with no greasy after feel.

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 Portfolio 3
Product name Chemical name INCI

Sympatens-PTIS Pentaerythrithyl Pentaerythrithol

tetraisostearate tetraisostearate

Sympatens-TTIS Trimethylolpropane Trimethylolpropane

triisostearate triisostearate

Sympatens-GTIS Glycerol triisosteareate Triisostearin

Sympatens-GMIS Glyceryl monoisostearate Glyceryl isostearate

Sympatens-SIS/400 Sorbitol, ethoxylated, PEG-40 sorbitan

perisostearate perisostearate

Kosteran-I/1 Sorbitan monoisostearate Sorbitan isostearate

Sympatens-IPIS Isopropyl isostearate Isopropyl isostearate

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Functionality Benefit Application

Emollient ester Good air permeability Alternative to Castor Oil

SYMPATENS-PTIS
Pentaerythrithol tetraisostearate
Emulsifying Liquid at room temperature Sensitive skin formulations (non-
Kolb
agentDistribution Ltd. irritating nature) 4
Insoluble in water
Rheology Highly viscous make-up products
modifier and bath- oils (excellent pigment
dispersant)

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Sympatens-TTIS
Trimethylolpropane triisostearate

Functionality Benefit Application

Film forming Light yellow colour Alternative to mineral oil and

emollient petrolatum
Bland odour
Dispersant for Eye contour products
solid Viscous liquid at room
ingredients temperature Dry skin products

Thickening Insoluble in water Cream bases and foundations

agent
Supports increase of SPF Lip balm
Emulsifier

Rheology
modifier

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Sympatens-GTIS
Triisostearin

Functionality Benefit Application

Oil soluble 100% active, liquid tri-ester Lip care products

emulsifier
Persistent long lasting lubricious Cream bases
Modify skin feel
melting points Foundation
Protective barrier in skin care
Emollient products Nail products

Dispersant Light yellow colour Makeup remover

Adhesion Smoothens and nourishes Skin and Hair care

Solvent Colour cosmetic

Rheology
modifier

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Sympatens-GMIS
Glyceryl isostearate

Functionality Benefit Application

Lipophilic Highly viscous yellowish liquid Colour cosmetics

emulsifier with (Gardner max. 5) with mild waxy
HLB ~ 3.5 odour Cream bases making it an ideal
ingredient for rich hand and body
(Co-)emulsifier Non-irritating creams.

Emollient Soluble in most organic solvents Sensitive skin formulations

(e.g. Alcohols, Ketones, Esters) (pharmaceutical creams)
Cleansing
Easily dispersible in glycols, Antiperspirants and Deodorants
Glossing agent triols, and polyols

Dispersant Good moisturizing and lubricity

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Sympatens-SIS/400
PEG-40 sorbitan perisostearate

Functionality Benefit Application

Nonionic Highly efficient spreading agent co-emulsifier for W/O creams

surfactant with and lotions
HLB = 10 Facilitating the mixture of water
with oil and dirt to be easily self-emulsifying bath oils
Emulsifying rinsed off
agent cleansing
Providing texture to cream
Emollient for bases acting as a coupling agent
W/O
emulsions Easy to formulate

Density close
to water

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Kosteran-I/1
Sorbitan isostearate

Functionality Benefit Application

W/O Exquisite thickening and Cream bases, such as night

emulsifier emulsifying properties creams and ointments

Non-ionic Insoluble in water Decorative cosmetics

surfactant with
HLB = 4.5 Light color and low odor Lotion, Body milk

Cleansing Viscous liquid at room Skin care

temperature
Humectant Eye and facial make up
Pigment dispersion attributes
Moisturizer Mousse foundation

Rheology Antiperspirant
modifier

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Sympatens-IPISIPIS
Isopropyl isostearate

Functionality Benefit Application

Emollient Soft and smooth appearance Skin care products

and feel
Lubricant Makeup removers and
Excellent moisturiser foundations
Kolb Distribution Ltd.
Binder 10
Easy spreading Colour cosmetics, eye makeup
Makeup
solvent Creams & lotions

Cleansing Sun screens

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 Overview typical properties
Overview typical properties

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 Spreadability

Isopropyl Palmitate
5

Trimethylolpropane 4
3 Isostearic Acid
Triisostearate
2
1
0
Pentaerythrityl
Triisostearin
Tetraisostearate

Isostearyl Isostearate Isopropyl Isostearate

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 Smoothness

Isopropyl Palmitate
5
4
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate 3 Isostearic Acid
2
1
0
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Triisostearin

Isostearyl Isostearate Isopropyl Isostearate

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 Absorption speed

Isopropyl Palmitate
5

Trimethylolpropane 4
3 Isostearic Acid
Triisostearate
2
1
0
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Triisostearin

Isostearyl Isostearate Isopropyl Isostearate

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 Tackiness

Isopropyl Palmitate
5
4
Trimethylolpropane
3 Isostearic Acid
Triisostearate
2
1
0

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate Triisostearin

Isostearyl Isostearate Isopropyl Isostearate

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