COLOPHONIUM cosmetic ingredient

Description

Rosin is the residue left after distilling off the volatile oil from the oleoresin obtained from Pinus palustris and other species of Pinaceae

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

8050-09-7

EC# code (European Community)

232-475-7

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

BINDING : Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.

DEPILATORY : Breaking down the the mechanical strength of hair fibers so that they can be removed by mild scraping/rubbing.

FILM FORMING : Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.

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