CALCIUM STEARATE cosmetic ingredient

Description

Calcium Stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid. It conforms to the formula:

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

1592-23-0

EC# code (European Community)

216-472-8

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTICAKING : Preventing agglomeration of particulate solids into lumps or hard masses (cohesive cake), thus allowing free flow of particles.

COLORANT : Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EMULSION STABILISING : Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.