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Casid™ HSA will gel hydrocarbons, many esters, and certain silicones. The product finds applications in anhydrous, pigmented lip gels, antiperspirants, cosmetic pencils, hair styling waxes, creams, and lotions.

INCI Name: Hydroxystearic Acid

Functions: Emulsifier, Emulsifier (O/W), Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, From Renewable Resources, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Organic Certified

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    Identification & Functionality

    CAS No.
    106-14-9
    EC No.
    203-366-1

    Features & Benefits

    Features and Benefits

    Natural vegetable-based thixotropic gelling agent. Gels hydrocarbons, many esters, certain silicones. Provides structure to anhydrous products and stick formulations. Has higher melting point than stearic acid. Can be used as secondary emulsifier and viscosity and building agent when added to the oil phase of O/W (Oil/Water) emulsions.

    Applications & Uses

    AP/Deo Applications
    Bath & Shower Applications
    Color Cosmetic Applications
    Hair Care Applications
    Skin Care Applications
    Sun Care Applications
    Use Level
    0.5-2.0 (Emulsifier), 1 - 5 (Gellant), 2 - 20 (Anhydrous sticks)
    Applications
    • Antiperspirants
    • Anhydrous pigmented  lip gels
    • Hair styling
    • Sun care
    • Skin care
    • Soaps
    • Stick formulations

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Properties
    • Vegetable-based.
    • Gels hydrocarbons, many esters, and certain silicones.
    • Moisturizing via occlusivity and humectancy.
    • Higher melting point than stearic acid.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    Certifications

    Ecocert and Cosmos approved and certified.