Frescolat® ML is a specialty cosmetic cooling ingredient supplied by Symrise, based on Menthyl Lactate. It provides a pleasant, mild and refreshing cooling sensation without the strong characteristic mint odor associated with conventional menthol.
Frescolat® ML is designed for modern cosmetic and personal-care formulations where a fresh, clean and cooling sensory experience is desired. It is suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off products and can be incorporated into a wide variety of skin-care, hair-care, deodorant, hygiene and oral-care formulations.
The ingredient is particularly useful when formulators want to create a refreshing sensory effect while maintaining a relatively gentle and low-odor profile.
INCI Name
Menthyl Lactate
Common Names
- Frescolat® ML
- Frescolat ML
- Menthyl Lactate
- L-Menthyl Lactate
- Menthyl Lactate Cooling Agent
- Cosmetic Cooling Agent
- Freshness Agent
Chemical Information
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Frescolat® ML |
| Brand / Supplier | Symrise |
| INCI Name | Menthyl Lactate |
| Chemical Family | Aliphatic Ester |
| CAS Number | 61597-98-6 / 17162-29-7* |
| Molecular Formula | C13H24O3 |
| Molecular Weight | Approx. 228.33 g/mol |
| Product Type | Cosmetic Functional Ingredient |
| Main Function | Cooling & Freshness Agent |
| Solubility | Oil soluble / sparingly soluble in water |
| Use pH | Approx. 4–7 |
| Appearance | Grade dependent; commonly supplied in solid/fused form |
| Odor | Mild / faint mint-like character |
Key Benefits
1. Pleasant Cooling Sensation
Frescolat® ML provides a mild and pleasant cooling sensation that creates a refreshing sensory experience on application.
2. Long-Lasting Freshness
It is useful for formulations where a sustained feeling of freshness is desired rather than only a very short cooling sensation.
3. Mild Alternative to Strong Menthol Sensation
Menthyl Lactate provides cooling without the strong minty odor characteristic of conventional menthol, making it useful in formulations where fragrance character needs to remain controlled.
4. Suitable for Skin & Personal Care
It can be incorporated into a variety of skin-care and personal-care products designed around refreshing and cooling sensory benefits.
5. Suitable for Leave-On & Rinse-Off Products
Frescolat® ML is suitable for both leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic formulations.
6. Oil-Soluble Cooling Ingredient
Its oil-soluble nature makes it particularly convenient for incorporation through suitable oil, fragrance or glycol phases depending on the formulation system.
7. Useful for Deodorant Formulations
The cooling and freshness profile makes Frescolat® ML suitable for deodorants and other products where a clean and refreshing sensory effect is desired. Symrise specifically identifies deodorant activity/freshness applications for the ingredient.
Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care
- Cooling Face Creams
- Refreshing Face Gels
- Facial Serums
- After-Sun Cosmetic Products
- Body Lotions
- Body Gels
- Refreshing Skin Products
- Cooling Cosmetic Treatments
- Moisturizing Products with Fresh Sensory Profiles
Hair & Scalp Care
- Cooling Shampoos
- Scalp-Care Products
- Refreshing Hair Tonics
- Scalp Serums
- Hair & Scalp Treatments
- Cooling Hair Masks
- Refreshing Rinse-Off Products
Deodorant & Hygiene
- Deodorants
- Body Sprays
- Refreshing Body Mists
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Foot-Care Products
- Refreshing Wash Products
- Cooling Hygiene Formulations
Oral Care
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Oral-Care Gels
- Refreshing Oral-Care Products
Suitable Product Types
- Cooling Creams
- Cooling Gels
- Face Serums
- Body Lotions
- After-Sun Products
- Refreshing Face Wash
- Cooling Shampoos
- Scalp Serums
- Hair Tonics
- Deodorants
- Body Mists
- Foot-Care Products
- Shower Gels
- Bath Products
- Toothpaste
- Mouthwash
- Oral-Care Gels
Formulation Compatibility
Frescolat® ML can be incorporated into formulations containing:
- Cosmetic Oils
- Emollients
- Fragrance Oils
- Perfume Bases
- Glycol Solvents
- Surfactant Systems
- Emulsions
- Gels
- Creams
- Lotions
- Deodorant Bases
- Oral-Care Bases
How to Use
Frescolat® ML should be incorporated according to the desired cooling intensity and the recommendations of the current supplier technical documentation.
For emulsions, available technical information indicates incorporation around 40°C. The material may be dissolved in perfume oils, cosmetic oils or suitable glycol solvents before addition, depending on the formulation.
General Formulation Procedure
- Determine the desired cooling intensity.
- Weigh the required amount of Frescolat® ML.
- For suitable formulations, dissolve or pre-disperse it in a compatible oil, fragrance or glycol solvent.
- Incorporate into the appropriate formulation phase.
- Mix thoroughly until uniformly distributed.
- Check final appearance, stability and sensory performance.
- Conduct appropriate compatibility and stability testing before commercial production.
Recommended Use Level
The appropriate dosage should be determined by the formulation type, desired sensory effect and current Symrise technical documentation.
Do not use a generic dosage as a substitute for the current supplier TDS, especially because cooling perception varies considerably with the product base and other formulation ingredients.
Formulation Notes
The cooling effect of Frescolat® ML can be influenced by the overall formulation. Available technical information indicates that its cooling effect may be reduced in systems containing high proportions of oil- or wax-based cosmetic ingredients.
For optimal sensory performance, formulators should evaluate:
- Concentration
- Product pH
- Oil phase
- Wax content
- Fragrance system
- Solvent system
- Application area
- Leave-on vs rinse-off format
- Contact time
- Overall product texture
Product Information
| Property | Specification |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Frescolat® ML |
| Supplier | Symrise |
| INCI | Menthyl Lactate |
| Function | Cooling Agent |
| Cosmetic Role | Freshness & Sensory Cooling |
| Physical Form | Solid/fused form depending on grade |
| Solubility | Oil soluble |
| Water Solubility | Limited |
| Use pH | Approx. 4–7 |
| Molecular Formula | C13H24O3 |
| Molecular Weight | Approx. 228.33 g/mol |
| Applications | Skin Care, Hair Care, Deodorants, Hygiene, Oral Care |
| Product Type | Functional Cosmetic Ingredient |
Why Choose Frescolat® ML?
- Premium Symrise cooling ingredient
- Mild and pleasant cooling sensation
- Long-lasting freshness profile
- Low-odor sensory character
- Suitable for leave-on and rinse-off products
- Useful in skin-care formulations
- Suitable for hair and scalp-care products
- Excellent for deodorant and hygiene concepts
- Suitable for oral-care applications
- Oil-soluble formulation ingredient
- Useful for refreshing cosmetic concepts
- Can be incorporated into multiple formulation formats
Storage
Store Frescolat® ML in a tightly closed original container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area.
Protect the material from:
- Excessive heat
- Direct sunlight
- Moisture
- Contamination
- Prolonged exposure to unsuitable temperatures
Handling & Safety
- For cosmetic formulation use only.
- Do not use raw material directly as a finished cosmetic product.
- Follow the current supplier SDS for handling requirements.
- Avoid unnecessary contact with eyes and skin during raw-material handling.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment during industrial or laboratory processing.
- Perform compatibility and stability testing before commercial production.
- Final product safety must be evaluated on the finished formulation
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