SymDiol 68T

SymDiol® 68T is a synergistic blend of 1,2-Hexanediol, 1,2-Octanediol and Tropolone used for its excellent broad spectrum product protection activity. SymDiol® 68T has good moisturizing and anti-oxidant properties and is stable at wide ranges of pH and temperatures. This is easy to handle liquid helps reduce and/or eliminate preservatives such as parabens, isothiazolinones and phenoxyethanol.

SymDiol 68®T has the following solubility characteristics

• Soluble up to 0.9% in water
• Soluble in cosmetic esters
• Insoluble in mineral oil

For O/W emulsions it is preferable to add SymDiol® 68T after the emulsion is formed.

Because of the high antioxidant activity, stability tests need to be performed with formulations / packaging

Opaque packaging may eliminate antioxidant colour change activity.

Moisturises

Antioxidant

Enhances broad-spectrum product protection

Ideal for face, body, sun and hair care applications

Readily biodegradable

Globally compliant with cosmetic regulations

Suitable Vegan according to Symrise policy

Humectant

Provides excellent skin feel for formulations and may help to reduce the tackiness of polymers

Clear and nearly odourless. SymDiol 68T has little-to-no negative impact on formulation esthetics

Easy to use liquid, it is easy to handle in the lab and production. It provides a versatile solution for aqueous formulations, emulsions and sunscreens.

Antioxidant

Protects liable ingredients and formulations from oxidation and degradation. It removes the requirement to add Vitamin E in formulations containing essential oils. It stops at cellular level the oxidative damages made to the skin by free radicals.