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    3. Crodafos™ O3A

    Crodafos™ O3A

    Complex ester of phosphoric acid and ethoxylated cosmetic grade oleyl alcohol with multifunctional properties.

    INCI name

    Oleth-3 phosphate

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    Chemistry

    • Phosphorous compounds

    Functions

    • Emulsifiers
    • Gelling agents

    Regional availability

    • Asia

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • Body care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Shampoos
    • Styling

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC
    • JSQI

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

    • EO/PO free
    • BHT / BHA free
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    Formulations

    Clear Gel without DEA

    This formula contains no diethanolamine, yet is able to produce a microemulsion gel which exhibits clarity and possesses a manageable set point (80C), using Potassium Hydroxide in place of the DEA. Lower ethoxylates like the BRIJ and CRODAFOS products used here are the emulsifiers of choice for...
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    Men's 5-in-1 Shampoo

    Men’s 5-in-1 Shampoo is silicone-free and has five functions: anti-dandruff , increases hair shine with Crodamol STS, improving hair manageability with Procetyl AWS, essential Lipids replacement with Cutissential Behenyl 18 MEA-40 and delivers a cooling sensation with Menthol.
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    Botanical Foam Cleanser

    This foam cleanser uses Crodasinic™ LS30, an anionic surfactant, with mild cleansing and foaming properties. It can be remove dirt and particles from polluted air, making it an ideal companion in urban life. Phytofoam™ is a botanical foaming booster, obtaining denser and creamier foam desired by...
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    Soothing and Brightening Toner

    This toner has cleansing and skin care properties. Based on a microemulsion system of Procetyl™ AWS and Crodafos™ O3A, it is a transparent formulation with 5% emollient content. Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine and the balance of Yin-Yang, MEIRITAGE™ combines three roots extracts, restoring...
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    Calming Face Mist for Sensitive Skin

    Procetyl™ AWS, in conjunction with Crodafos™ O3A, creates a clear microemulsion to solubilize Crodamol™ STS, the superior-to-silicone emollient. SolPerForm™ 100, which can form a non-tacky film on skin, will keep Pacifeel stay on skin and deliver the optimum benefits of soothing and reinforcing the...
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