Procol™ SA-21

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Steareth-21

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Conditioner,

Coupling Agent,

Emulsifier,

Solubilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Wetting Agent

CAS No.

9005-00-9

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,

Other Functional Additives,

Solvents & Carriers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Conditioning,

Emulsifying,

Good Wetting Properties,

Solubilizing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Fragrances & Perfumes,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Stick

Fragrances & Perfume Applications

Fragrances & Perfumes

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion

Uses

• With its high HLB value (15.5), PROCOL SA-21 can be used in lotions, creams, pastes and stick products.
• PROCOL SA-21 is also used as a wetting agent, conditioner and solubilizer and works well in make-up preparations, fragrances, skin and hair care products.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

White waxy solid or powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
HLB Value	15.5	—	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Color	max. 1	—	Gardner Scale
Acid Value	max. 2.0	%	—
Hydroxyl Value	44 - 61	—	—
Moisture Content	max. 2.0	%	—
Melting Point	43 - 47	°C	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

REACH (Europe)