Duraquench IQ (PA-RB) - Self-Emulsifying Emollient Base

INCI Name: Cetyl Alcohol (and) Isostearyl Isostearate (and) Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (and) Cetyl Behenate (and) Behenic Acid

Duraquench IQ (PA-RB) by Croda is a premium self-emulsifying emollient base in pastille form, designed for high-performance moisturizing formulations. It combines emulsification, emolliency, and skin-conditioning in a single multifunctional ingredient.

Key Features:

• Form: Off-white pastilles
• Odorless with a clean sensory profile
• Self-emulsifying system — simplifies formulation
• pH: 5.5 (skin-compatible)
• Melting point: 70°C — easy to incorporate in hot process
• Water insoluble — ideal for oil/emulsion phase
• Chemically stable under normal conditions

Applications:

• Moisturizing creams and lotions
• Emollient-rich body butters
• Anti-aging and barrier repair formulations
• Hand and foot creams
• After-sun and dry skin treatments
• W/O and O/W emulsion systems

Usage Guidelines:

Add to oil phase during hot process (above 70°C). Recommended usage rate as per formulation requirements. Suitable for leave-on cosmetic applications.

Safety & Handling:

• Not classified as hazardous (GHS)
• No skin or eye irritation (in vitro tested)
• Not mutagenic (Ames Test)
• Expected to be biodegradable
• Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place
• Flash point: >100°C

Manufactured by Croda Inc. | Product Code: PT07454