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Cola® Fax CPE-K

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Cola®Fax CPE-K is an excellent water-soluble emulsifier designed to be used as a co-emulsifi er with low HLB surfactants. Cola®Fax CPE-K is completely non-irritating to skin. Cola®Fax CPE-K is easily dissolved into the hot water phase during emulsion processing. Cola®Fax CPE-K, at low use concentrates, will enhance the stability of any emulsion and thicken creams and lotions. It can replace TEA-stearate in most preparations. Cola®Fax CPE-K is ideally suited for use in many dermatological and personal care products as an oil-in-water emulsifier providing a silky powdery after feel.

INCI Name: Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Organic Certified, REACH (Europe)

Synonyms: Cetyl Potassium Phosphate

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
19035-79-1
EC No.
242-768-1

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • Emulsion stabilizer
  • Easy to formulate, soluble in hot water.
  • Can be substituted for polyacrylate-type polymers with improved feel.
  • Physically easier to use than polyacrylates.
  • No dispersion, neutralization, wetting problems or fish eyes in solution.
  • Good rub out and after-feel.
  • Doesn’t inhibit quick-break emulsions.
  • Can be used as primary emulsifier.
  • Excellent performance at normal skin pH.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value (pH 5)140-180
Solids Content100%
Melting Point63-68°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Toxicological Information

Dermal Evaluation (3% in water pH 7.0) 48 Hour Human Patch (25 test subjects)

• Result: 25/25 Completely Non-Irritating

In Vitro Ocular Evaluation (3% in water pH 7.0)

Ropak, Eytex™ Rapid Membrane Assay Eyetex™ Classification

• Result: Minimal/Mild

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Cola®Fax CPE-K is available in open-head fi ber drums (net weight 120 lb/54 kg).

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months