Polycast® 3

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Polyglycerin-3

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Humectant

CAS No.

56090-54-1

EC No.

259-986-8

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Emolliency,

Enhanced Slip,

Good Consistency,

Humectancy,

Hydrating,

Improved Texture,

Improves Skin Appearance,

Lubricating,

Moisturizing,

Non-Drying,

Smooth Feel,

Soft Feel

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Highlights

• PolyCast® 3 is a versatile hygroscopic compound with moisturizing properties. This water soluble viscous liquid improves moisturization, lubrication, as well as appearance of personal care formulations.
• As a humectant, PolyCast® 3 is able to draw water from the environment leaving a soft and smooth feel, while preventing dryness to skin and hair. PolyCast® 3 offers emolliency properties conferring a soft texture, consistency and slip to formulations.
• The high refractive index is of notable value in improving optical clarity of transparent formulations. The RI value of the water phase can be adjusted to match the oil phase yielding a clear emulsion.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Masks,

Rinse Off,

Serum

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Styling Products

Skin Care Applications

Body Lotion,

Facial Mask,

Skin Gel,

Skin Serums

Use Level

max. 20%

Applications

• Hair care, styling aids, conditioners
• Skin care serums, lotions, creams, masks and gels
• Transparent emulsions

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Clear yellowish viscous liquid

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months

Storage Information

Store in dry, well-ventilated area.