Functions
Thickener
Sensory Modifier
Dispersant
Skin conditioning
Emollient
Detergent
Emulsifier
Viscosity controlling agent
CAS Number(s)
8001-78-3
EINECS number(s)
232-292-2
Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a white to off-white waxy solid obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of high-purity castor oil. It is a vegetable wax with a high melting point and found its application in many personal care products due to its high purity stable nature and unique melting properties.
This ingredient can be used as a replacement for Carnuba and Candelilla waxes. Hydrogenated castor oil has the additional benefit of lighter color making it easier to formulate in color-sensitive formulations. It also provides reduced hardness compared to Candelilla wax.
Some of the advantages of the ingredient:
- Contributes thermal stability to various anhydrous formulations without unusual hardness
- It is a wax-like substance that is practically odorless and tasteless and derived from natural sources
- Compatible with most vegetable and animal waxes
- Provides luster and water repellency to various anhydrous formulations
- Lends firmness to stick formulations while enhancing “pay-off”
- Improves distribution of antiperspirant actives.
See also
Synonyms
AMBROL WAX MP 80
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