LexFeel® 7

Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate

Widely Versatile Emollient

LexFeel® 7 is an extremely light and dry ester used in sunscreens, light moisturizers, face lotions, sunless tanning lotions, sheer foundations, and anti-perspirants.

  • Reduce tack
  • Fast spreading
  • Colorless
  • Reduce whitening of antiperspirant sticks
  • Solubilize organic UV filters
  • Excellent slip
  • See image gallery for sensory profile

Suitable for all applications

Standards & Certifications

Readily Biodegradable
Clean Beauty Preferred
Non-palm Derived
Kosher Compliant
China IECIC Listed
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Halal Certified
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Additional Information

How to Use

Recommended Use Level:

  • up to 100%
  • 2 - 10% in sunscreen as an organic UV filter solubilizer and to reduce greasiness from UV filters

Use Instruction: Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process

Primary Feedstocks

  • Petrochemical

For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.

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