PEG 40 hydrogenated castor oil is used in cosmetics as a solubiliser, emulsifier, surfactant and emollient. It is derived from Castor oil and is useful in producing products that disperse in water whilst offering good moisturising properties.
Property |
Values |
Melting Point |
30°C |
pH |
5.5-7.0 |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Viscosity |
Low |
PEG-7 glyceryl cocoate is an emulsifier that helps stabilise and thicken formulas, allowing to create solid products and therefore remove the need for unnecessary packaging and synthetic preservatives. It also conditions the hair and skin, giving shine and softness
Items |
Standards |
Appearance (25 ℃) |
Colorless to light yellow liquid |
Odor |
Characteristic odor |
pH (5 % aqueous solution) |
6.0 ~ 8.0 |
Saponification Value, mg KOH/g |
90 ~ 100 |
TWEEN 20 is a frequently used member of the polysorbate family. These have been used as emulsifying agents for the preparation of stable oil-in-water emulsions
Boiling point |
>100 °C |
Density |
1.1 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
Flash point |
275 °C |
Melting Point |
98.9 °C |
pH value |
6 - 8 (50 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C) |
Vapor pressure |
<1.4 hPa (20 °C) |
Solubility |
<0.2 mg/l soluble |
Uses. Cetyl alcohol is used in the cosmetic industry as an opacifier in shampoos, or as an emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent in the manufacture of skin creams and lotions
Specification |
Typical Values |
Hydrocarbon (%) |
0.50 max |
Color (APHA) |
10 Max |
Moisture Content (%) |
0.2 Max |
Fatty Alcohol Content (%) |
99 min |
Ceteareth-30 finds application in antiperspirants & deodorants, sun care (after-sun, self-tanning, sun protection), body-, color & face care products. Also used in baby care & cleansing, face cleansing, hair coloring and conditioning formulations
Appearance at 25C/50 |
Waxy flakes |
Cloud Point °C (1% in water) |
75 – 80 |
Moisture, % by weight |
1.0 max |
Hydroxyl Value, mg KOH/g |
35 - 45 |
Solidification Point, °C |
40 – 46 |
Glyceryl Stearate is used as a skin conditioning agent – emollient and a surfactant – emulsifying agent in cosmetics and personal care products. Glyceryl Stearate is also used to stabilize a product, decrease water evaporation, make the product freeze-resistant, and keep it from forming surface crusts
PARAMETERS |
SPECIFICATIONS |
|
Mono Glycerides, % |
35 min |
35 min |
Free Glycerin % |
8 max |
7 max |
pH of 5% aqueous |
4 max |
8 – 10 |
Solubility |
In warm water, emulsion form soluble, alcohol, acetone, etc |
Fabric softeners for domestic use due to its properties as an emulsifying agent, softener, antistatic and to form high viscosity.
Paste/Solid
90
Fabric softeners
High softening agent (two hydrophobic chains). Substantive properties. Anti-static effect. Solvent : IPA. Advisable for high concentrated softener : 28% am max.
Cetearyl Alcohol. Lanette® O is a cetyl stearyl alcohol that is used for viscosity regulations in cosmetic oil-in-water emulsions.