Radia® 7214 (Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate) is derived entirely from renewable raw materials, offering a 100% natural origin index and a readily biodegradable profile. With a significantly lower carbon footprint than fossil-based alternatives, it’s the ideal choice for brands committed to environmental responsibility and climate-conscious innovation.
Formulators will appreciate Radia® 7214’s light, non-sticky texture, easy spreadability, and slightly dry afterfeel. These are qualities that elevate the user experience in both skin and sun care applications. Its low viscosity and excellent spreading performance make it a standout for lightweight, elegant formulations.
Radia® 7214 is a powerful solubilizer for key UV filters, ensuring optimal spreadability and efficacy in sun protection products. Compared to traditional emollients, it demonstrates superior solubility performance. When it comes to color cosmetics or mineral sun care, Radia® 7214 outperforms many commercial dispersants, making it a smart choice for high-performance formulations.
Radia® 7214 is perfectly aligned with the values of today’s eco-conscious consumers. They make purchasing decisions based on their personal commitment to environmental responsibility. They actively seek out products with a low environmental impact, favor ingredients derived from renewable sources, and avoid formulations that contain microplastics, fossil-based materials, or unnecessary synthetic chemicals. Moreover, they are drawn to brands that demonstrate a clear commitment to climate neutrality and environmental protection.
This ingredient also supports the principles of the clean beauty movement, which emphasizes safety, simplicity, and transparency. Consumers are increasingly informed and empowered, often researching ingredient lists themselves. They prefer formulations that are plant-based or naturally derived, and that feel gentle and natural on the skin. Radia® 7214 meets these expectations by offering a safe, non-toxic alternative that is both effective and environmentally responsible.
Whether you're developing a next-generation sunscreen, a clean moisturizer, or a hybrid skincare product, Radia® 7214 offers the performance, sustainability, and sensory appeal consumers demand. Are you ready to formulate the future? Contact us today to request a sample or learn more about how Radia® 7214 can elevate your formulations.
