Alkyl Benzoate Emollients

What is Alkyl Benzoate Emollients?

Alkyl benzoates are esters of benzoic acid with synthetic or natural fatty alcohols (C12–C15 chain length). They are widely used in personal care as lightweight, non-greasy emollients that solubilize UV filters, fix fragrances, and improve skin feel without heavy residue. Venus Ethoxyethers supplies C12-15, C12-14,…

What is Alkyl Benzoate Emollients used for?

Alkyl benzoate is a clear, low-viscosity liquid emollient with excellent spreadability and a dry, lubricous skin feel. Unlike heavy mineral oils or waxes, alkyl benzoates absorb readily and leave a silky finish — making them preferred solvents in sunscreens, facial serums, and make-up gloss systems. Venus Ethoxyethers manufactures and supplies in India; request a quote for your requirements.

Alkyl benzoates are esters of benzoic acid with synthetic or natural fatty alcohols (C12–C15 chain length). They are widely used in personal care as lightweight, non-greasy emollients that solubilize UV filters, fix fragrances, and improve skin feel without heavy residue. Venus Ethoxyethers supplies C12-15, C12-14, and C13 alkyl benzoate grades for sun care, skin care, and colour cosmetic formulations.

What is alkyl benzoate?

Alkyl benzoate is a clear, low-viscosity liquid emollient with excellent spreadability and a dry, lubricous skin feel. Unlike heavy mineral oils or waxes, alkyl benzoates absorb readily and leave a silky finish — making them preferred solvents in sunscreens, facial serums, and make-up gloss systems.

Grades Venus supplies

Key formulation benefits

• Sunscreen solubilization — dissolves organic UV filters (OMC, avobenzone, octocrylene) in elegant, low-tack emulsions
• Fragrance fixation — extends perfume longevity on skin without overpowering base notes
• Non-greasy feel — dry emollient profile preferred in daily wear sun care and facial moisturisers
• Powder binding — improves compression and pay-off in pressed colour cosmetics

Applications

Alkyl benzoates appear in sun care (SPF fluids, after-sun, beach wear), facial and body skin care, antiperspirants, and make-up gloss or pressed powder systems. They pair well with other emollients, hydrogenated castor oil ethoxylates, and cosmetic emulsifiers in O/W and W/O sun care emulsions.

Selection and supply

Choose C12-15 alkyl benzoate for broad sunscreen solubilization; C12-14 for natural-origin positioning; C13 for specific tactile targets in gloss and serum formats. Explore the broader emollients & conditioners range, personal care chemicals, and O/W vs W/O emulsion guide for sunscreen emulsion design. Contact Venus Ethoxyethers for samples, INCI documentation, and export support.