Ethylhexyl Benzoate

Product Description

Ethylhexyl Benzoate is a lightweight ester widely used in cosmetic and personal care formulations as an emollient, texture enhancer, and UV filter solvent. It spreads easily on the skin and provides a smooth, non-greasy after-feel.

Commonly incorporated into sunscreen systems, Ethylhexyl Benzoate helps improve the solubility of UV filters while enhancing formula clarity, spreadability, and overall sensory performance. Its lightweight skin feel makes it especially suitable for modern fast-absorbing formulations.

Frequently used in sunscreens, body lotions, facial emulsions, serums, and dry-touch skincare products, Ethylhexyl Benzoate supports cosmetic formulations focused on elegant texture and comfortable skin feel.

Product Specification

• INCI Name: Ethylhexyl Benzoate
• CAS No.: 54406-53-6
• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid
• Purity (Assay): ≥ 99%
• Odor: Mild characteristic odor
• Solubility: Soluble in oils and ethanol; slightly soluble in water
• Specific Gravity: 0.975–0.978 at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.487–1.489 at 25°C
• Recommended Use Level: 1–10%
• Storage: Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Key Benefits & Applications

Ethylhexyl Benzoate is widely used in cosmetic and sun care formulations requiring lightweight texture, smooth spreadability, and a non-greasy finish.

• Body Care: Enhances skin feel in lightweight body care and daily moisturizing products
• Skin Texture Smoothing: Improves formula glide and leaves skin feeling soft and smooth
• Long-lasting Moisturizing: Helps maintain comfortable skin feel with lightweight emollient performance
• Instant Effects: Provides quick spreading and fast-absorbing sensory performance
• UV Filter Solubilizer: Helps dissolve and evenly disperse UV filters in sunscreen formulations
• Application Areas: Sunscreens, body lotions, facial emulsions, serums, dry-touch skincare, and sun care products

Formulation Guidelines

Ethylhexyl Benzoate is typically added to the oil phase of emulsions or mixed directly with UV filters in sun care products.

• Recommended Use Level: 1–10%, depending on product type
• Compatibility: Mixes well with oils, silicones, UV filters, and other esters
• Processing Suggestion: Add during the oil phase at moderate temperatures to ensure homogeneity
• Formula Style: Works well in sunscreens, body care, facial lotions, and oil-based serums
• Synergy: Combine with Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) for antioxidant protection in oil-rich formulations