Finsolv TN is a high-performance cosmetic emollient and solvent based on C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate. It is designed to provide a light, dry and elegant skin feel while offering excellent solvency for selected oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients.
Finsolv TN is particularly valuable in sun-care, skincare, makeup and cleansing formulations, where good spreading, lightweight emollience and effective solubilization of lipophilic ingredients are important.
Innospec identifies Finsolv TN as a benzoate ester with applications in skin feel and sun care. The ingredient is also described as a good solvent for actives and as providing improved transparency in antiperspirant/deodorant applications.
INCI Name
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Product Name
Finsolv TN
Chemical Class
Benzoate Ester
Ingredient Type
Emollient & Cosmetic Solvent
Physical Form
Clear Liquid
CAS Number
68411-27-8
Main Functions
- Emollient
- Solvent
- Skin-conditioning agent
- Spreading agent
- Sensory modifier
- Carrier for oil-soluble ingredients
- Sunscreen-active solvent
Key Benefits
- Provides a lightweight, dry skin feel
- Excellent emollient for modern cosmetic formulations
- Helps improve the spreadability of formulations
- Useful solvent for selected oil-soluble cosmetic ingredients
- Particularly useful for sunscreen formulations
- Helps solubilize/disperse selected lipophilic actives
- Can contribute to a smooth and elegant skin texture
- Suitable for lightweight creams and lotions
- Useful in makeup and colour cosmetic formulations
- Suitable for skin-care and body-care products
- Can improve the sensory profile of oil-based formulations
- Useful for antiperspirant and deodorant applications
- Suitable for a wide range of personal-care formulations
Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care
Finsolv TN can be used in:
- Face Creams
- Facial Lotions
- Moisturizers
- Lightweight Creams
- Body Lotions
- Body Creams
- Hand Creams
- Facial Oils
- Skin Serums
- Cleansing Products
- Makeup Removers
Sun Care
Finsolv TN is particularly relevant to sun-care formulations because of its solvency for selected oil-soluble sunscreen ingredients. Innospec lists Finsolv TN within its sun-care ingredient range and describes FINSOLV benzoate esters as useful for solvency and smooth skin sensation.
Suitable applications include:
- Sunscreens
- Sun Protection Creams
- Sun Protection Lotions
- SPF Creams
- SPF Lotions
- Sun-Care Oils
- After-Sun Products
- Water-Resistant Sun-Care Systems
Makeup & Colour Cosmetics
Finsolv TN can also be incorporated into:
- Foundations
- BB Creams
- CC Creams
- Makeup Bases
- Concealers
- Liquid Makeup
- Cream Blushes
- Colour Cosmetics
- Pigmented Formulations
- Makeup Removers
Deodorant & Antiperspirant Applications
Finsolv TN can be used in selected:
- Deodorant Formulations
- Antiperspirant Products
- Roll-On Products
- Deodorant Creams
- Spray/Anhydrous Systems
Hair Care Applications
Finsolv TN may also be incorporated into selected oil-phase hair-care formulations where a lightweight emollient or solvent is required.
Potential applications include:
- Hair Serums
- Hair Oils
- Leave-In Treatments
- Hair Creams
- Styling Products
- Conditioning Treatments
Suitable Product Types
- Face Cream
- Facial Lotion
- Moisturizer
- Body Lotion
- Body Cream
- Sunscreen
- SPF Cream
- SPF Lotion
- Sun-Care Oil
- After-Sun Product
- Makeup
- Foundation
- BB Cream
- CC Cream
- Makeup Remover
- Deodorant
- Antiperspirant
- Hair Serum
- Hair Oil
- Personal-Care Products
Functional Benefits
1. Lightweight Emollience
Finsolv TN provides emollience while maintaining a relatively light sensory profile, making it suitable for modern cosmetic textures.
2. Excellent Solvency
It acts as a useful solvent for selected lipophilic cosmetic ingredients, including certain sunscreen actives.
3. Smooth Application
Its spreading properties can help cosmetic products distribute evenly across the skin, contributing to a smooth application experience.
4. Dry Skin Feel
Finsolv TN is specifically positioned by Innospec for its light, dry feel, making it useful when formulators want to avoid an overly heavy sensory profile.
5. Formulation Versatility
The ingredient can be used across several cosmetic categories, including skincare, sun care, makeup, cleansing and personal-care formulations.
Recommended Usage
A commonly referenced formulation range for Finsolv TN is:
3% – 15%
For makeup-remover formulations, supplier/distributor information indicates a broader range of approximately 5%–40% depending on the formulation design.
How to Use
- Weigh the required quantity of Finsolv TN.
- Add it to the oil phase or appropriate formulation phase.
- Combine with compatible emollients, oils, esters and oil-soluble ingredients.
- For sunscreen formulations, use it according to the solubility requirements of the selected UV filters.
- Mix until the oil phase is uniform.
- Continue with the selected emulsion, anhydrous or other formulation process.
- Evaluate clarity, viscosity, spreadability and sensory characteristics.
- Conduct stability and compatibility testing before commercial production.
Formulation Compatibility
Finsolv TN can be considered alongside:
- Sunscreen Actives
- Oil-Soluble Cosmetic Actives
- Plant Oils
- Esters
- Silicones
- Waxes
- Emollients
- Pigments
- UV Filters
- Fragrance Ingredients
- Oil-Soluble Botanical Extracts
Product Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Finsolv TN |
| INCI Name | C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate |
| CAS No. | 68411-27-8 |
| Chemical Class | Benzoate Ester |
| Ingredient Type | Emollient & Solvent |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Skin Feel | Light & Dry |
| Main Function | Emollience & Solvency |
| Water Solubility | Practically Water-Insoluble |
| Application | Skin Care, Sun Care, Makeup, Personal Care |
| General Usage | Approx. 3–15%* |
| Makeup Remover Usage | Approx. 5–40%* |
| Grade | Cosmetic / Personal Care Grade |
Why Choose Finsolv TN?
Finsolv TN is a versatile benzoate ester emollient and solvent for formulators looking to develop lightweight, elegant cosmetic textures.
Its combination of light dry skin feel, spreading properties and solvency for selected lipophilic ingredients makes it particularly useful in modern skincare and sun-care formulations.
It can help formulators balance performance, sensory elegance and formulation functionality across creams, lotions, sunscreens, makeup and other personal-care products.
Storage
- Store in a cool and dry place.
- Keep the container tightly closed when not in use.
- Protect from excessive heat and direct sunlight.
- Avoid contamination during handling.
- Store according to the supplier’s recommended conditions.
- Refer to the latest SDS/TDS for exact storage requirements
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