The document discusses emollients that can be used in a variety of cosmetic applications. It provides a table comparing the properties of different emollient options from BASF, including their spreading rate, melting point, molecular weight, polarity, viscosity and refractive index. The document also notes that emollients play an important role in moisturizing and adding softness to skin and hair, and that choosing the right emollient is part of the formulation process.