Lexol® NBS MB

Package Type: 
Drum  (390 lbs)

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Lexol® NBS MB is an essentially odorless and colorless emollient that is soluble in various oils and esters. When incorporated into skincare formulations, it provides outstanding spreadability and a light, smooth after-feel. Lexol® NBS MB can be utilized in skin care, cleansing, nail care and color cosmetic preparations. It is effective for skin penetration, softening, acts as a plasticizer and super fatting agent in nail care, and can solubilize fragrances or wet pigments.
Sustainable product
Product No. 16136008
Supplier Inolex
CAS 123-95-5
Synonyms Butyl Stearate, n - Butyl Stearate, Octadecanoic Acid, Butyl Ester
Applications Skin care products, Cleansing products, Nail care formulations, Color cosmetics, Fragrance solubilization, Pigment wetting agent, Prestige candle applications
Sustainability Characteristics Natural or bio-based, Social impact accreditation, Environmental accreditation
Characteristics Odorless and colorless emollient, Soluble in alcohols/oils/esters/silicones, 84% biobased content (USDA BioPreferred® certified), Listed in China FDA IECIC inventory
Benefits
  • Outstanding spreading properties
  • Light smooth after-feel
  • Provides skin penetration
  • Skin softening benefits
  • Acts as plasticizer and super fatting agent for nails
  • Solubilizes fragrances
  • Wets pigments
  • Low smoke burn characteristics for candles

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Product Details

Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
Intended For Use Only In Cosmetics. Not to be Used In Food/Ingestible Applications. Not approved as a Pharmaceutical Active.
INCI
N-Butyl Stearate
Appearance
liquid
Color
Clear, Colorless
Density
0.86 g/cm3 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Flash Point
198 °C (388 °F)
Odor
odorless
Relative Density
0.85 - 0.86 @ 20 °C (68 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)

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