NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ)

The contemporary cosmetics industry is increasingly favoring multifunctional products. A promising ingredient in this regard is NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ), a lightweight ester that shares multiple and outstanding sensory characteristics. Now, complementing this innovation is OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ), a bio mass balanced based counterpart that upholds the same quality standards while championing environmental sustainability.

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NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) boasts:

Solubility for actives

Enhances active ingredient compatibility

High lubricity

Improves glide and processing

Moisture retention

Supports stable moisture balance

Pigment dispersion

Optimises uniform colour distribution

Product details

OXEA is a global lead of intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality personal care and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, among other important industry segments. For OXEA, sustainability means taking responsibility for the social, ecological and economic impact of our business activities. It is of vital importance for us to meet this responsibility.

NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ)

OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ)

Neopentyl Glycol Di-heptanoate, renowned for its light emollient properties, offers a luxurious, non-oily, and silky texture, complemented by its colorless and odorless nature. Its versatility shines through in various cosmetic applications.

CAS no.68855-18-5
EC No.272-469-1
Product nameNPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) - Cosmetic Quality
Chemical nameHeptanoic acid, ester with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol
AppearanceColourless, odorless liquids
MM328.5
Density (gcm-3)0.926
Pour point (°C)-85
Viscosity (mm2/s at 20°C)10
Refractive Index1.4388
Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C)<0.001
Flash point (°C)185
Water solubility (g/l (20°C))<0.05

OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) is a bio mass balanced ingredient certified by ISCC Plus, a globally recognized sustainability certification system.

ISCC tracks various sustainable feedstocks, ensuring social and ecological sustainability throughout the supply chain. With independent third-party certification, it guarantees compliance with rigorous ecological standards and traceability.

OxBalance NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) can be sourced from bio or biocircular feedstocks, offering the same quality as its fossil counterpart without the need for re-approval. Each customer receives a sustainability declaration, ensuring ISCC PLUS certified sustainable raw materials from the point of origin to the final product.

AppearanceClear liquid, without heterogeneous components
Purity as NPG C7-acid esters
min. 98,0 %(w/w)
Other high boiling components
max. 1,0 %(w/w)
Watermax. 0,10 %(w/w)
Platinum/Cobalt Colour (Hazen/APHA Color)max. 50
Acid valuemax 0,20 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl valuemax 3,0 mgKOH/g

Product details

OXEA is a global lead of intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality personal care and pharmaceutical products, flavorings and fragrances, among other important industry segments. For OXEA, sustainability means taking responsibility for the social, ecological and economic impact of our business activities. It is of vital importance for us to meet this responsibility.

NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ)

Neopentyl Glycol Di-heptanoate, renowned for its light emollient properties, offers a luxurious, non-oily, and silky texture, complemented by its colorless and odorless nature. Its versatility shines through in various cosmetic applications.

CAS no.68855-18-5
EC No.272-469-1
Product nameNPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) - Cosmetic Quality
Chemical nameHeptanoic acid, ester with 2,2-dimethyl-1,3-propanediol
AppearanceColourless, odorless liquids
MM328.5
Density (gcm-3)0.926
Pour point (°C)-85
Viscosity (mm2/s at 20°C)10
Refractive Index1.4388
Vapour Pressure (kPa at 20°C)<0.001
Flash point (°C)185
Water solubility (g/l (20°C))<0.05

OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ)

OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) is a bio mass balanced ingredient certified by ISCC Plus, a globally recognized sustainability certification system.

ISCC tracks various sustainable feedstocks, ensuring social and ecological sustainability throughout the supply chain. With independent third-party certification, it guarantees compliance with rigorous ecological standards and traceability.

OxBalance NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) can be sourced from bio or biocircular feedstocks, offering the same quality as its fossil counterpart without the need for re-approval. Each customer receives a sustainability declaration, ensuring ISCC PLUS certified sustainable raw materials from the point of origin to the final product.

AppearanceClear liquid, without heterogeneous components
Purity as NPG C7-acid esters
min. 98,0 %(w/w)
Other high boiling components
max. 1,0 %(w/w)
Watermax. 0,10 %(w/w)
Platinum/Cobalt Colour (Hazen/APHA Color)max. 50
Acid valuemax 0,20 mg KOH/g
Hydroxyl valuemax 3,0 mgKOH/g

Application areas

Sun care

Colour cosmetics

Skin care

Deodorant

Hair treatments

NPG_women_suncare.jpeg
NPG_women_suncare.jpeg

NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) in sunscreen formulations provides good solubility to the organic UV absorbers. It also delivers the optimal spreading of the organic UV absorber, which remains on the skin after application. Its structure prevents a sunscreen from recrystallizing.

Applications

  • after sun
  • sun/sunbed exposure
  • self-tanning
  • BB creams
NPG_women_cosmetics.jpeg
NPG_women_cosmetics.jpeg

Emollients play an important role in colour cosmetic formulations. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) is an ingredient with a variety of attributes such as slipagent, providing a silky feel, reduced tack, reduced greasy feeling and improved spreadability. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) helps with the pigment dispersion on the skin, giving more coverage.

Applications

  • fluid illuminators
  • eye shadow
  • lip colour
  • blush
  • primer
  • eye liner
  • multi-use
  • body colour cosmetics
  • eye brow
  • foundations
  • concealer
 
NPG_women_skincare.jpeg
NPG_women_skincare.jpeg

In Skin Care applications NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) is used as light emollient, primarily for formulation enhancemen as it provides good spreadability, e.g., in sunscreens and foundations. It delivers a smooth non-oily silky feel, which is desirable in topical lotions and creams. In its emollient role, it is absorbed relatively quickly into the skin. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) also forms a protective layer, that retains the skin’s inherent moisture and helps prevent the skin from drying.

Applications

  • body care
  • foot care
  • eye cleansers
  • hand/nail care
  • eye care
  • lip care
  • face cleansers
  • face/neck care
NPG_women_deodorant.jpeg
NPG_women_deodorant.jpeg

In Deodorants NPG-diheptanoate (CQ), demonstrates excellent properties such as low surface tension, high lubricity, chemical stability, volatility and low viscosity. These properties help to provide a formulation that is fluid and has a less oily-feeling. It also has a high spreading factor on skin, acting as a slip agent and offering a silky feel.

Applications

  • stick
  • roll-on
  • spray
  • cream
NPG_women_hair.jpeg
NPG_women_hair.jpeg

NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) helps to prevent loss of moisture, but is not occlusive like silicones, it washes out easily preventing build-up. The treated hair surface contributes to improved wet and dry combing. It also acts as slip agent that provides lubricity.

Applications

  • conditioner
  • hair styling
  • hair colourants
  • shampoo

Application areas

Sun care

NPG_women_suncare.jpeg
NPG_women_suncare.jpeg

NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) in sunscreen formulations provides good solubility to the organic UV absorbers. It also delivers the optimal spreading of the organic UV absorber, which remains on the skin after application. Its structure prevents a sunscreen from recrystallizing.

Applications

  • after sun
  • sun/sunbed exposure
  • self-tanning
  • BB creams

Colour cosmetics

NPG_women_cosmetics.jpeg
NPG_women_cosmetics.jpeg

Emollients play an important role in colour cosmetic formulations. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) is an ingredient with a variety of attributes such as slipagent, providing a silky feel, reduced tack, reduced greasy feeling and improved spreadability. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) helps with the pigment dispersion on the skin, giving more coverage.

Applications

  • fluid illuminators
  • eye shadow
  • lip colour
  • blush
  • primer
  • eye liner
  • multi-use
  • body colour cosmetics
  • eye brow
  • foundations
  • concealer
 

Skin care

NPG_women_skincare.jpeg
NPG_women_skincare.jpeg

In Skin Care applications NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) is used as light emollient, primarily for formulation enhancemen as it provides good spreadability, e.g., in sunscreens and foundations. It delivers a smooth non-oily silky feel, which is desirable in topical lotions and creams. In its emollient role, it is absorbed relatively quickly into the skin. NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) also forms a protective layer, that retains the skin’s inherent moisture and helps prevent the skin from drying.

Applications

  • body care
  • foot care
  • eye cleansers
  • hand/nail care
  • eye care
  • lip care
  • face cleansers
  • face/neck care

Deodorant

NPG_women_deodorant.jpeg
NPG_women_deodorant.jpeg

In Deodorants NPG-diheptanoate (CQ), demonstrates excellent properties such as low surface tension, high lubricity, chemical stability, volatility and low viscosity. These properties help to provide a formulation that is fluid and has a less oily-feeling. It also has a high spreading factor on skin, acting as a slip agent and offering a silky feel.

Applications

  • stick
  • roll-on
  • spray
  • cream

Hair treatments

NPG_women_hair.jpeg
NPG_women_hair.jpeg

NPG-diheptanoate (CQ) helps to prevent loss of moisture, but is not occlusive like silicones, it washes out easily preventing build-up. The treated hair surface contributes to improved wet and dry combing. It also acts as slip agent that provides lubricity.

Applications

  • conditioner
  • hair styling
  • hair colourants
  • shampoo
NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ) and OxBalance® NPG-Di-heptanoate (CQ), boast unparalleled performance across cosmetic formulations, enhancing texture, spreadability, and overall sensory experience. From sun care to color cosmetics, their special properties elevate formulations and meet the diverse needs of modern consumers.

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