Why It Matters
Humectant and emollient programs to offset ethanol-induced dryness without compromising alcohol-based efficacy
Solution Approach
Humectant and emollient programs to offset ethanol-induced dryness without compromising alcohol-based efficacy RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Vegetable Glycerin (Glycerol), USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 56-81-5
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant and skin-conditioning agent
Binds water back into skin to counter the defatting/drying of high-ethanol bases (the WHO-formula humectant)
Melting Point: 18 °C Boiling Point: 290 °C at 760 mmHg (decomposes) Density: 1.261 at 20 °C
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Propylene Glycol, USP/FCC Food Grade
CAS 57-55-6
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant, solvent, and preservative booster
Humectant that also keeps actives in solution at high alcohol levels without hurting efficacy
Melting Point: -60 °C Boiling Point: 188 °C at 760 mmHg Density: 1.04 at 20 °C
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Butylene Glycol
CAS 107-88-0
Glycols & Polyols
Humectant and co-solvent for actives
Light humectant that softens skin feel in alcohol gels
Physical Description: Very hygroscopic liquid; Pure form is colorless Appearance: Pure compound is colorless Odor: Practically odorless
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
CAS 65381-09-1
Esters
Light dry-feel emollient and carrier oil
Light emollient that re-deposits lipids stripped by ethanol, reducing dryness while evaporating clean
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D-a Tocopheryl Acetate
CAS 58-95-7
Specialty Additives
Antioxidant vitamin E derivative
Conditions and protects skin subjected to repeated alcohol exposure
Melting Point: 28 °C Boiling Point: 184 °C at 0.01 mmHg Density: 0.9507 at 26 °C
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Solvents & Carriers
Cosmetic-grade glycols, esters, and volatile solvents as carriers, solubilizers, and co-solvents for serums, sprays, and anhydrous systems
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