Cholesterol NF

Cholesterol NF

Item No. ELL-CHOLES-01
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Description
Description
Cholesterol is a sterol that produces the emollient effect of lanolin alcohols. The skin lipids present on the skin surface contain Cholesterol. Obtained from sheep wool derivatives. 95-100% pure.
Benefits
  • NF/USP grade
  • Excellent natural emollient
  • The hydrophobic nature of cholesterol helps for irritated, dry and chapped skin and for dry, damaged hair
  • Used for increasing the water retention and barrier properties of skin and hair
  • Restores barrier properties of damaged skin
Use
To be mixed into the oil phase of formulations. Use levels: 1-10%. For external use only.
Applications
Creams, lotions, hair care products (conditioners, hair pomades).
CAS
57-88-5
INCI
Cholesterol
composition
Cholesterol
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
White granules or powder
Solubility
Oil-soluble
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Sheep wool
Manufacture
Cholesterol is produced from sheep wool grease by extraction with petroleum ether. The extracted material is then purified by repeated bromination.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Derived from sheep wool
HS Code
3402130000