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Thickening agents & emollients

Thickening agents

For better control of the final product viscosity and consistency, a thickening agent is often used in combination with an emulsifying base. These agents improve and stabilize the product consistency during stability testing at elevated temperatures.

Emollients

Emollients enhance the cosmetic feel and appearance of topical products. Depending on the choice of emollient, it is possible to create a richer or dryer feel, whichever is desired. The appropriate choice of emollient will increase spreadibility without leaving a greasy film on the skin. Gattefossé's emollients can also replace mineral oils, as they are occlusive and tend to increase skin keratinisation.

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Products

Emollients

Product Name Chemical Description More Information Add to My Enquiry
Isostearyle Isostearate Isostearyle isostearate
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HLB Value 2
Recommended formulation techniques / Applications Oily vehicle with film forming properties that enhances the cosmetic touch of creams and lotions by providing a rich feel and spreadability.

Thickening Agents

Product Name Chemical Description More Information Add to My Enquiry
Compritol® 888 Pellets Glyceryl behenate
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Additional Regulatory Information USP-NF/EP/IIG GRAS/FCC/JSFA
HLB Value 2
Melting Point °C 72.5
Recommended formulation techniques / Applications Thickener for oily phases. Suitable to improve the heat stability of emulsions.
Geleol™ Glyceryl monostearate
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Additional Regulatory Information USP-NF/EP/IIG GRAS/FCC/E471/JSFA
HLB Value 3
Melting Point °C 57.5
Recommended formulation techniques / Applications Thickener for oily phases and gellifying agent for oily vehicles.
Monosteol™ Propylene glycol monopalmitostearate
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Additional Regulatory Information IIG/EP
HLB Value 4
Melting Point °C 36.5
Recommended formulation techniques / Applications Thickener for oily phases.