Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 540-10-3
- EC No.
- 208-736-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Application
It is used as an emollient that lubricates and conditions the skin's surface, helping it to appear softer and smoother. It is also used as a surfactant in shampoos, and as an emulsifier and thickening agent in various lotions and cremes. It also helps add texture to various makeup products. This ingredient is primarily used in personal care products such as facial moisturizer, foundation, lipstick, lip/eye liner, sunscreen, anti-aging treatment and concealer.
Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Melting Range, Class II (741) | 46 - 53 | °C | — |
| Acid Value (401) | max. 1 | — | — |
| Hydroxyl value (401) | max. 6 | — | — |
| Iodine value (401) | max. 1 | — | — |
| Saponification value (401) | 110 - 130 | °C | — |
| Loss on Drying (731) | Dry it at 105°C for 1 hour; it loses not more than 3.0% of its weight | — | — |
| Residue on ignition (281) | max. 0.05 | % | — |
| Heavy metals, Method II (231) | 0.002 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Infrared Absorption (197°F)
Use a thin film of melted test specimen. The retention times of the peaks corresponding to cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid in the chromatogram of the Test solution corresponds to those in the chromatogram of the System suitability solution as obtained in the content of palmitic acid test.