Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 29710-25-6
- EC No.
- 249-793-7
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
Wickenol 171 is a rich emollient ester derived from natural castor oil. The free hydroxyl group on the hydrostearic acid plus the branching of the alcohol radical contribute to the molecule unique properties including liquidity at room temperature, spreadability, relative ease of emulsification, superb moisturization, skin absorption and nongreasy texture despite its high molecular weight. Some of the suggested cosmetic applications include use in lipstick, greaseless suntan lotions, and rich creams. It is also a pigment dispersant and acts as a binder in pressed powders. Wickenol 171 exerts excellent slip and lubricity without excess moisture or shine.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Light Amber Liquid
- Odor
- Slight Odor
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Partially Soluble in
- Glycols
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | 0.8 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Cloud Point | 20.0 | °C | — |
| Color | 4.0 | Gardner | — |
| Flash Point (COC) | Over 170 | °C | — |
| Free Fatty Acid as Hydroxy Stearic (Mol. wt. 300) | 0.5 | % | — |
| Iodine Value | 3.0 | — | — |
| Molecular Weight (Average) | 412.0 | — | — |
| Pounds per Gallon (at 25°C) | 7.4 | — | — |
| Refractive Index (at 25°C) | 1.456 | — | — |
| Required HLB | 10.0 | — | — |
| Saponification Value | 150.0 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.89 | — | — |