Symrise’s newest cosmetic ingredient, SymTriol, is a synergistic, patent-pending blend of 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-hexanediol and methylbenzyl alcohol. According to Symrise, the innovative blend gives the substance multifunctional properties.
On the one hand, 1,2-octanediol and 1,2-hexanediol, are moisturizers with broad spectrum anti-microbial activity. On the other hand, methylbenzyl alcohol is a nature-identical compound that is used in perfumes. It also has antifungal effects, which enhance the anti-microbial properties of the 1,2-alkanediol blend.
SymTriol is a clear, nearly colourless liquid which is soluble in cosmetic esters, glycols and ethanol, and it is compatible with most raw materials. SymTriol is stable at a pH-value of 3-8 and has excellent temperature stability. If desired, its faint odour can easily be masked by other fragrances. SymTriol can therefore be used in a broad range of cosmetic products such as gels, creams and lotions.
Thanks to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties, SymTriol also allows manufacturers to reduce the amount of preservatives such as parabens and formaldehyde donors, “both of which remain controversial in public opinion,” Symrise comments in a release.
According to the company, the recommended dosage of SymTriol is 0.5-1.0%. The INCI name of the substance is to be written: Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methylbenzyl Alcohol.
