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Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate

What Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate is & what it does

Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate is an ester of tartaric acid with C12-13 fatty alcohols, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It contributes a light, silky, non-greasy slip and helps disperse other ingredients in a formula. It is often chosen for elegant-feeling lotions and sun care. No specific concerns are flagged for it in the catalog.

What is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate?

It is an ester of tartaric acid with C12-13 fatty alcohols, used in cosmetics as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It gives a light, silky slip.

What does Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate do in sunscreen?

It conditions the skin and helps disperse other ingredients, contributing a non-greasy, elegant feel. It is often chosen for lotions and sun care for its pleasant texture.

Is Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate safe?

It is generally considered a well-tolerated emollient ester, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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