Description

Butylene glycol diisononanoate is a chemical compound, the diester of butylene glycol and branched-chain nonanoic acids

What it is used for and where
Cosmetics

Emollient
Emollients have the characteristic of enhancing the skin barrier through a source of exogenous lipids that adhere to the skin, improving barrier properties by filling gaps in intercorneocyte clusters to improve hydration while protecting against inflammation. In practice, they have the ability to create a barrier that prevents transepidermal water loss. Emollients are described as degreasing or refreshing additives that improve the lipid content of the upper layers of the skin by preventing degreasing and drying of the skin. The problem with emollients is that many have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss. In cosmetics, emollients and moisturisers are often considered synonymous with humectants and occlusives.

Skin conditioning agent. Occlusive.
Ingredient whose task is to modify the condition of the skin when it is damaged or dry by reducing flaking and restoring elasticity. They have a strong lipophilic character and are identified as occlusive ingredients; they are oily and fatty materials that remain on the skin surface and reduce transepidermal water loss.

Viscosity Enhancing Agent, non acqueous
Since viscosity is important for increasing the chemical and physical stability of the product, Viscosity Enhancing Agent, is an important dosage factor in gels, suspensions, emulsions, solutions. Increasing viscosity makes formulations less sedimentary and more homogeneously thickened.

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