CURCUBITURILS cosmetic ingredient

Description

Curcubiturils is a class of cyclic molecules formed by the condensation of glycoluril with formaldehyde and a mineral acid

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

80262-44-8,259886-49-2,259886-50-5,259886-51-6

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ABSORBENT : Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

CHELATING : Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.

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

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