Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Makes very stable formulations
- Good surface tension depressant, wetting agent and emulsifier
- Low usage levels required
- Compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients
- Imparts soft silky feel to the hair
- Ensures smooth wet shaving foams
- Nonirritant to skin
- Acts as surface tension depressant and co-emulsifier for W/O emulsions
- Product Benefits
- BRB 523 imparts instant wetting, and moisture transfer across non-woven substrates
- Provides softness and lubricity without oily feel
- Wetting agent and detackifying aid
- Ensures foam quality
- Non-comedogenic
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- AP/Deo Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 0.1-3.0%
- Recommended Uses
BRB 523 can be used in an extense group of personal care formulas such as hair products, skin care, shaving products, decorative cosmetics and sunscreens.
Essentially low order of acute toxicity, acts as surface tension depressant, wetting agent, and emulsifier in a wide variety of cosmetic and personal care products. Including hair sprays, skin care lotions, perfumes and shaving soaps. Stability of water solutions containing up to 5% BRB 523 are excellent. Acid or alkaline extremes reduce stability. BRB 523 can be used as resin plasticizer in hair styling products and also as a Humectant, emollient in skin products.
- Usage Guidelines
BRB 523 can be used in many cosmetic formulations as an emulsifier. Within Antiperspirant or Deodorant it will increase the glide properties and lubrication. Tackiness and White residues will be reduced. The use of BRB 523 in hair care applications will give color protection, detackification and a soft feel. BRB 523 can also be used in skin care applications where it will improve the spreading and a smooth feel.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Color | 2 | Gardner | — |
| HLB Value | 8 | — | — |
| Inverse solubility Point (1.0 water solution) | 36 | °C | — |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 700 | mm | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability