Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Item No. WAX-PHSA-01
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Description
Description
Solid wax that is naturally derived from castor oil. Acts as a texturing agent, wax, thickener and film former. Warm to use. Melting point 50-70oC (122-158F). Saponification Value 90-125mg KOH/g.
Benefits
  • Solid waxy 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).
CAS
58128-22-6
INCI
Polyhydroxystearic acid
composition
Polyhydroxystearic acid
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Light tan to brown paste
Solubility
Water-insoluble, 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
Starting material are castor beans
Manufacture
Polyhydroxystearic acid is a polymer of hydroxystearic acid obtained from castor oil.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3505100000