Emollients
| Comparison | Decides | The short version |
|---|---|---|
| Dicaprylyl Ether vs Dicaprylyl Carbonate | Hydrolytic stability versus UV-filter solvency | Ether for extreme-pH systems and a powdery dry-down; carbonate for sun care and pigment wetting. |
| Dicaprylyl Ether vs CCT | Weight, occlusivity, after-feel | CCT for barrier creams and cleansing balms; the ether for light, fast-absorbing, silicone-free emulsions. |
Glycols
| Comparison | Decides | The short version |
|---|---|---|
| Pentylene Glycol vs 1,2-Hexanediol | Water solubility, antimicrobial spectrum, use level | Pentylene glycol for high-loading aqueous systems and anti-acne; hexanediol as the emulsion booster. |
Sourcing guides
CoA, TDS and SDS explained
Documentation
What each document answers, what ships with every batch, and precisely where our regulatory support stops — including why we hold no REACH registration in our own name.
Packaging sizes
Logistics
From 1 kg evaluation packs to 1000 L IBCs, why a 200 L drum holds 160 kg of the ether and 200 kg of the glycols, and how each pack ships.
Qualifying a new supplier
Procurement
A staged programme — documents first, then sample, then trial order — and the signals that separate a producer from a reseller.
Cosmetic-grade buying guide
Procurement
Reading a specification sheet properly, the parameters that matter beyond assay, and a pre-purchase checklist.