TRANSCUTOL CG
Transcutol® CG is a powerful solubilizer and efficacy booster that has been used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries for decades. The reasons for its success lie in its recognized solvent and efficacy-boosting qualities, exceptional safety, and versatility of use.
Transcutol® CG has been used in the pharmaceutical industry for over 40 years and has an excellent safety profile.
*Restricted use levels in Europe:
- rinse-off products: up to 10%
- oxidative hair dye formulations: up to 7%
- non-oxidative hair dye formulations: up to 5%
- spray products, fine fragrances, hair sprays, antiperspirants/deodorants: up to 2.6%
- all other cosmetic products: up to 2.6%
INCI
EthoxydiglycolGeneric and alternative names
Highly purified Ethoxydiglycol
Claims / benefits / efficacy
- Odorless solvent for Perfume extraction
- Colorless
- Efficacy booster for cosmetic formulations (substantiated in vivo)
- Powerful, versatile solubilizer - Solubilizer of numerous actives
- Cosurfactant for microemulsions
- Allows the chemist to decrease acetone content in nail polish removers
- High purity (>99.5%)
- Excellent tolerance profile
- Compatible with all types of formulations
- In hair care products, provides a longer-lasting and more uniform colorization, and prevents split ends formation
Function
- texturizing agent
- efficacy booster
- solvent
Application
- Sun care:
- self-tanning products
- sunscreens
- Toiletries / personal care:
- antiperspirants
- antimicrobial soaps
- nail polish removers
- Fragrances
- Hair care:
- conditioners
- hair dyes
- Skin care:
- anti-acne preparations
- other skin care products
- Sun care:
Packaging
- Steel drum 200 kg.
- Steel drum 25 kg.
Sample available upon request.
Shelf life
3 years
Certifications & Compliance
Listed on IECIC 2021