Mineral oil substitute for toiletries and cosmetics

摘要

This invention relates to a substitute for mineral oil in toiletry and cosmetics. In particular it relates to blends of esters which match the viscosity and feel of mineral oil. Specifically, it relates to ester blends which include tridecyl trimellitate. Tridecyl trimellitate ("TDTM") is the ester of tridecyl alcohol and trimellitic acid, and has recently been offered for use to the cosmetics industry. It has surprisingly been found that by blending tridecyl trimellitate with other esters, the viscosity and feel of mineral oil can be matched, the resulting product being a substitute for mineral oil in toiletry and cosmetic compositions.