C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Lightweight, fast-spreading ester that reduces greasiness and boosts slip. Ideal for sunscreens, body oils, serums, and elegant cream textures.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is a premium cosmetic ester used to improve spreadability and reduce the heavy feel of oils and butters.
It gives a dry, silky finish and helps formulas feel more elegant without sacrificing moisturising performance.
It is a staple emollient for sunscreen concepts, body oils, face oils, and lightweight emulsions, and it can also support pigment wetting in tinted products.
FEATURES
- Dry, silky feel – reduces greasiness and improves elegance.
- Fast spread – boosts glide in oils, lotions, and sunscreens.
- Great for sunscreens – commonly used to improve feel and spread of UV filters.
- Versatile emollient – fits oils, emulsions, balms, and makeup-adjacent systems.
BEST FOR
- Sunscreens
- Body oils
- Face oils
- Lightweight lotions
- Serums
- Tinted products
FORMULATION GUIDELINES
| INCI | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
|---|---|
| Type | Ester emollient (dry-feel oil substitute) |
| Solubility | Oil soluble |
| SAP Value | N/A (ester emollient, not a triglyceride oil) |
| Iodine Value | N/A (no meaningful unsaturation value for this ester) |
| Use Rate | 2–20% typical. Higher levels are common in sunscreens and dry-feel oil blends. |
| Best Phase | Oil phase / anhydrous base |
| pH Compatibility | Not pH dependent (oil phase ingredient). pH N/A for anhydrous systems. |
| Temperature Tolerance | Stable under normal processing. We recommend adding below 70°C and avoiding unnecessary long heat holding. |
| Pro Tip | Use C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate to reduce greasiness in heavy oil blends and improve spread in body oils and face oils. In sunscreens, it helps improve the feel and spread of oil phase UV filter systems and can reduce whitening perception from heavy bases. In emulsions, combine with a balanced emulsifier system and adjust total oil phase for the texture you want. |
| Appearance | Clear, colourless to pale yellow liquid |
| Stability Notes | Very stable emollient with good oxidation resistance. Still protect finished products from excessive heat and light for best fragrance and colour hold. |
| Storage | Keep sealed, cool and dry, away from direct sunlight. |
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