Product Data Sheet

SPHINGOCERYL® VEG LS 8712

General characterization
Chemical description
Lipocomplex of ceramides, glycolipids and phospholipids extracted from
sunflower.

Labeling information
INCI name(s)
Octyldodecanol (and) Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (and) Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed
Extract (US)
Octyldodecanol (and) Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides (and) Helianthus Annuus (EU)

Registrations

Ingredient CASR-No. EINECS/ELINCS-No. others

Octyldodecanol 5333-42-6 226-242-9

Hydrogenated coco-glycerides 91744-42-2 294-604-3
Helianthus annuus (sunflower) 163661-75-4 232-273-9
seed extract

Officially listed in / Quality conforms to

JCIC 21200CZZ00247000

Product properties
Appearance
Semi-fluid light brown product, with a characteristic odor.

Example of use
Usual dose of use: 2 - 5 % in skin care
1 - 3 % in hair care

Mode of incorporation into a cosmetic product:

SPHINGOCERYL® VEG LS 8712 is dispersed under stirring in the fatty phase, first heated up to
70-80°C or so, just before emulsification.
Suitable between pH = 4 and pH = 8.

SPHINGOCERYL® VEG LS 8712 consists of sunflower alpha-hydroxy-ceramides. Thanks to its

strong lipo-structuring efficacy, it is recommended for the use in anti-ageing preparations,
protecting and repairing skin care products in day, night and sun applications, as well as for hair
care products.
Characteristic values
The specifications stated in the paragraphs 'Quality control data' and 'Additional product
descriptive data' finally and conclusively describe the properties of the Product.

Quality control data

(Data which is used for quality release and is certified for each batch.)
Aspect : semi-fluid product
Color : light brown
Odor : characteristic

Refractive index at 20°C 1.458 - 1.468 (according to PA.61)

Water content [Karl & Fischer] max 0.5 % (according to PA.58)
(SW:0.150mg)
Infra-red spectrum [ATR] CONFORM (according to PA.15)
T.L.C. [Complex lipids] CONFORM
Saponification value (SW:1.5g) 50 - 70 (according to PA.21)
Acid value (SW:3g) 3 - 10 (according to PA.17)
Iodine value (SW:0.5g) 10 - 15 (according to PA.63)
Peroxide value (SW:1g) max 5 (according to PA.42)
Acetonic precipitate (SW:10g) 10 - 15 % (according to PA.34)
Phosphorus 0.50 - 0.80 % (according to PA.35/3)
Content in 2 Octyldodecanol 64 - 70 % (according to PA.12)
(filtered sol. at 0.5 % acetone)
Ceramides/Quantitative TLC
AP:0.5 %; application : 10 µl 0.15 - 0.30 % (according to PA.132)
Cerebrosides/Quantitative TLC
AP:0.5 %; application : 10 µl 0.40 - 0.70 % (according to PA.132)

Additional product descriptive data

(Data which is proven statistically but not determined regularly.)

Storage and transportation

When stored properly at room temperature (15-25°C) in unopened original container and away
from heat, SPHINGOCERYL VEG LS 8712 remains stable for at least 12 months.

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