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Casid™ HSA
INCI Name: Hydroxystearic Acid
Functions: Gel Former, Emulsifier (O/W), Thickener
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Vegetable Origin, Non-Animal Origin
Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable
Certifications & Compliance: Organic Certified, COSMOS, ECOCERT
Casid™ HSA will gel hydrocarbons, many esters, and certain silicones. Additionally, formulators may make salts of Casid™ HSA in situ (e. g. Triethanolamine) for use as primary oil-in-water emulsifiers. The product finds applications in anhydrous, pigmented lip gels, antiperspirants, cosmetic pencils, hair styling waxes, creams, and lotions.