| Description: | Rheological additive made by hydrogenating castor oil resulting in a fine powder. Melting Point 85-88oC. Non-animal origin. |
| Benefits: | Provides thixotropic thickening (shear thinning properties) in various oils including mineral, vegetable and silicones oils, and also low-polarity aliphatic solventsImparts good pay-off in stick productsImproves stability when used in the oil phase of emulsionsCan be used as a binder in pressed powers |
| Use: | Add to heated oil at 55-60oC (130-140F), mix for 10-20 min (!) under high sheer to fully activate. Keep blending (blade stirrer) in the cool down phase, until 40oC (100F). Usage level: 0.2-0.8% and 0.5-2% for pressed powders. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Creams, lipsticks, massage gels, balms. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL1018 |
| INCI: | Trihydroxystearin |
| Composition: | Trihydroxystearin |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Off-white powder, faint odor |
| Solubility: | Water-insoluble, oil-soluble |
| Preservation: | Preservative-free |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | India |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free |
| Vegan: | Does not contain animal-derived components |
| HS: | 2905170000 |