LexFeel® Natural
Heptyl Undecylenate
COSMOS Approved Lightweight Emollient
LexFeel® Natural is an extremely light and dry 100% natural non-palm emollient. It is widely compliant and applicable to a wide variety of formulations.
- Replace cyclomethicone and mineral oils
- Reduce greasiness of other materials
- Fast spreading
- Solubilize organic UV filters
- Non-greasy and powdery afterfeel
- Excellent slip
- See image gallery for sensory profile
Suitable for all applications
Standards & Certifications
100% Natural
100% USDA certified biobased content
Natural Origin Index: 1.0
Biodegradable
COSMOS Approved
NATRUE Approved
NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
Clean Beauty Preferred
Non-palm Derived
China IECIC Listed
Vegan & Cruelty-free
Halal Certified
Kosher Compliant
ChemFORWARD SAFER
Carbon Footprint Assessed
Additional Information
How to Use
Recommended Use Level: up to 100%
Use Instruction: Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process
Sustainable Design
Sustainability is embedded in Inolex's design philosophy. LexFeel® Natural design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.
Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights:
- 100% renewable feedstocks
- one-step esterification process
- only byproduct of manufacturing is water
- 100% active, anhydrous material
- non-flammable, non-hazardous
- non-irritating to skin or eyes
- expected to be readily biodegradable*
- non-persistent in the environment
*based on its structure and/or the biodegradability of its components
Primary Feedstocks
Castor
For more information about the origin and processing of this ingredient, please request a Technical & Regulatory Dossier.
Request LexFeel® Natural Complimentary Items
Certificate of Analysis
Pricing
Product Consultation
Specification Sheet
Technical & Regulatory Dossier
Carbon Footprint Assessment
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