China Supply Hot Sale Cosmetic Grade Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- CAS: 58128-22-6
- INCI: Polyhydroxystearic acid
- Composition: Polyhydroxystearic acid
- Appearance: Light tan to brown paste
- Solubility: Water-insoluble, oil soluble
- Raw Material Source: Starting material are castor beans
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Products Description
Soft and pliable wax that is naturally derived from castor oil. Acts as a texturing agent, wax, thickener and film former. Melting point 50-70oC (122-158F). Saponification Value 90-125mg KOH/g.
Benefits
- Thick pasty thickener, providing consistency and emolliency to lotions and creams but also color cosmetics
- Great oil-gelling agent
- Acts also as film-former, emulsion stabilizer, sunscreen enhancer, and plasticizer
- Ideal for creating creamier textures while increasing the stability of emulsions
Use
Add to hot oil phase (122-158F). Typical use level 1-25%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, gels, sunscreens, color cosmetics (e.g. eye shadow).