Glyceroxes are vegetable-based nonionic hydrophilic esters. They are water and alcohol soluble emollients for topical applications, mildness additives for detergent systems and effective solubilisers for lipophilic actives. They do not adversely affect foaming in detergent systems. Recommended topical usage levels of 2-10%.
Product details
Pharmacopoeia compliance
- Ph. Eur.
Chemical group
- Ester
- Ethoxylate
- Glyceryl ester
Administration route
- Topical
Market application
- Dermatology
- Human pharmaceutical
Functions
- Emollient
- Emulsifier
- Solubiliser
- Solvent
Physical form
- Clear pale yellow liquid
HLB
- 13.20