COSMACOL® EBI

Technical Sheet No. 5005 – May 2009 Sasol Italy S.p.A.

DESCRIPTION
COSMACOL® EBI is a high pure Benzoic ester of primary Fatty Alcohol having a hydrocarbon chain
ranging between C12-C15.

- COO- CH 2 - R
R = C12 H25 – C 15 H 31
CAS registry no.: 68411-27-8
EINECS no.: 270-112-4
INCI NAME: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SALES SPECIFICATION
Property Method Unit Specification 1
* Aspect at 25°C Visual - Clear liquid
* Colour at 20 °C RCM 3607 APHA 50 max
* Purity as Ester RCM 1111 wt% 90 min
* Free Alcohol RCM 1111 wt% 10 max
* Acid Value RCM 3817 mgKOH/g 3.0 max
* Water (K.F.) RCM 3804 wt% 0.5 max
1 - Specification No. D008540 rev. 1 of November 19th, 2002.
* values reported on inspection certificate.

ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES
Property Method Unit Typical Value
Odour - Typical
Viscosity at 20 °C RCM 3633 mPa*s 16
Density at 20 °C RCM 3662 g/ml 0.928
Pour Point RCM 3629 °C < -21
Flash Point RCM 3628 °C > 130
Refractive Index RCM 3619 - 1.484
HLB required Calculated - 9
Iodine Number RCM 3848 g/100g <1
TVC microbial F.U. 9^ Ed. ufc/ml < 10
TVC moulds F.U. 9^ Ed. ufc/ml < 10
RCM are Sasol Italy analytical methods which are available upon request
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Technical Sheet No. 5005 – May 2009 Sasol Italy S.p.A.

MAIN APPLICATIONS
COSMACOL® EBI is a multifunctional emollient with a very light touch.
COSMACOL® EBI is highly spreadable and widely used in most cosmetic formulations, it is also an
excellent solvent for sunscreen filters.

STORAGE AND BIODEGRADABILITY

COSMACOL® EBI does not require any particular measures other than protection from direct heating
sources. Drums should be reclosed every time the required amount of product is drawn.
COSMACOL® EBI is not classified as flammable substance.
COSMACOL® EBI can be defined as readily biodegradable substance, according to OECD 301 F.
Shelf life of COSMACOL® EBI is 36 months from production date in its original drum and kept dry
at temperature below 30 °C.

PACKAGING AND TRANSPORT

COSMACOL® EBI is supplied in 25 kg and 190 kg drums.
COSMACOL® EBI is not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Distribuito da:
Tellerini S.p.A.
Via Bonazzi, 36
40013 Castel Maggiore (BO) IT
Cod. 20108 Tel.+39 051 6322111 Fax +39 051 715380
sito: www.tellerini.it mail: info@tellerini.it

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Headquarters, Sales and Marketing Research and Development
Via Medici del Vascello, 26 Via Enrico Mattei, 4
20138 Milano, Italy 26827 Terranova dei Passerini (LO) Italy
Phone +39-02 58453 1 Phone +39-0377 463 1
Fax +39-02 58453 285 Fax +39-0377 463 226

The information and data presented in this sheet represent our best knowledge of the products, but are not a guarantee of the performance of their
derivatives, since the conditions of use are not under our direct control. Furthermore, nothing indicated herein should be considered as a guideline to the
use of the product, particularly should this result in infringement of any patent right of manufacture or use. COSMACOL® is a Sasol Italy S.p.A. trademark.