Product Guide·Synthetic-esters

Every grade in our ester line ships at ≥98–99% ester content, in the same 180 kg drum, from the same production line. Purity, colour and odour are controlled batch after batch and documented in a full COA. So purity is not what separates them.

What separates them is where each one sits on two axes:

1. Sensory weight — from weightless and powdery-dry to rich and glossy.
2. Functional job — silicone-oil replacement, UV-filter solvency, pigment dispersion, or low-temperature stability.

Understand those two axes and the whole line becomes easy to navigate.

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The sensory ladder

Arranged from lightest and driest to richest and most glossy:

Weightless / dry                                                Rich / glossy
YLININ   →   YLNGD   →   YLTEO   →   YL1215AB   →   YLPTO   →   YLDISM
(powdery      (dry,       (low         (classic       (cushioned     (high
 slip)        non-greasy)  viscosity)   smooth)        light)         gloss)

Two useful rules:

• Moving left lowers viscosity and oil sensation, improves breathability.
• Moving right increases cushion, gloss and pigment-wetting ability.

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Full line comparison

★ = flagship grade

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The two flagships, and why they behave differently

YLININ — structure is the difference

Most commercial isononyl isononanoate is produced with random branching, which gives an inconsistent molecular population. Our dual-heterogenisation control produces a more uniform, highly branched “zipper” structure:

That combination — softness without oiliness, plus compatibility across esters, silicones and organic systems — is why it works as a bridging ingredient in almost any oil phase.

YLTEO — built to spread

The mechanism is simple: branched ester chains → weak intermolecular forces → low viscosity → high spreadability. In practice that means a cleansing oil that breaks down makeup quickly, rinses without residue, and resists oxidative rancidity — together with the low-temperature stability needed for winter logistics.

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How to choose

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Blend, don’t substitute

Esters are rarely used alone. A two-component structure gets much closer to a target skin feel than any single grade:

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Application playbooks

Use levels above are starting points for development, not formulation instructions. Always confirm with stability testing.

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Pairing with the rest of the IngreLink line

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Claims and compliance notes

• Esters support sensory and texture claims (“lightweight”, “dry touch”, “non-greasy”). They do not by themselves substantiate moisturisation efficacy claims — pair them with humectants or occlusives and test the finished formula.
• If you replace dimethicone to make a “silicone-free” claim, remember that some markets also scrutinise the substitutes. Confirm your claim against local guidance.
• Documentation available: batch COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS, documentation where applicable, plus retained samples and batch traceability.
• The official batch COA governs all specification figures quoted here.

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Two audiences, two shortlists

If you are a formulator: request 3 samples — YLININ (sensory benchmark), YL1215AB (solvency benchmark), YLDISM (gloss benchmark). Almost every ester brief resolves into “one of these, plus a modifier”.

If you are a distributor: stock YLININ first — it has the broadest application range across skincare, sun care and colour cosmetics — then YLDISM for colour accounts. Add YLTEO once cleansing oils show up in your customers’ pipelines.

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Frequently asked questions

Which ester replaces cyclomethicone or dimethicone? Start with YLININ for sensory (dry silky slip, high breathability); use YLNGD when the formula also needs low-temperature stability. In most cases a blend outperforms a straight drop-in replacement.

Which is best for dissolving UV filters? YL1215AB (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate) — it is the standard choice for filter solvency, with a light skin feel.

What is the difference between YLININ and typical market ININ? Structure. YLININ uses dual-heterogenisation control to produce a highly branched, uniform structure rather than random branching, giving consistent softness, lower oil sensation and better breathability.

Can I use YLTEO in a sunscreen? Yes, particularly where low viscosity helps spreadability and filter distribution. For higher filter loads, blend it with YL1215AB for solvency.

What are the pack sizes and lead times? All six grades are supplied in 180 kg drums. Standard lead time is 7–30 days with flexible MOQ. Other packaging is available on request.

Do you offer custom ester grades? Yes. We synthesise custom acid + alcohol combinations with tailored purity, colour, HLB or hydroxyl value — from lab-scale trial to full production.

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Continue through the series

Whitening Actives → · Preservative Alternatives → · Emulsifiers → · Surfactants → · Anti-Irritation Soothing →

Ready to shortlist? Tell us your target skin feel, oil phase load and application, and our formulation team will return two or three candidate grades with starting use levels and samples — usually within one working day. Request samples and documentation · fiona@ingrelink.com · +86 186 8017 1796

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Guangzhou IngreLink New Material Co., Ltd. — Sincerity · Agility · Win-Win. Data referenced are from internal testing; the official batch COA and test report govern. Cosmetic ingredients only — not for drug or medical use. Finished-product claims, registration and labelling are the responsibility of the brand.