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    3. Cithrol™ GMS 40 SE

    Cithrol™ GMS 40 SE

    Self emulsifying. Stabilising/bodying agent in O/W emulsion systems. Used in skin care and sun care. RSPO MBAL grades available.

    INCI name

    Glyceryl Stearate

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Pastille

    Chemistry

    • Glyceryl esters & derivatives

    Functions

    • Emulsion stabilisers
    • Rheology / viscosity modifiers
    • Emulsifiers

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Colour cosmetics

    Applications

    • After sun
    • Body care
    • Eye colour
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Facial cleansers
    • Hair conditioners - rinse off
    • Lip colour
    • Sun protection

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Halal
    • ISO 16128 - derived natural

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Animal derived
    • Plant derived

    Composition information

    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    % Natural origin content – ISO 16128

    • 100

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be readily biodegradable
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    Formulations

    Hair Dye with Keratint EZ - Deep Red

    Keratint™ EZ is a complete emulsifying package for colorants, creating a brilliant hair colour and providing ease in manufacturing. Crodasone™ W and Crosilkquat™ help to protect and moisturize the hair.
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    Hair Dye with Crodafos CES - Dark Brown

    As an optimized phosphate-based emulsifying wax Crodafos™ CES is stable over an extremely wide pH range and helps to prevent cuticle damage due to chemical processes. Crodasone™ W and Crosilkquat™ help to protect and moisturize the hair. Vibrariche™ provides vibrant, luminous and long lasting dyes.
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    Hair Dye with Crodafos™ CES – Deep Red

    As an optimized phosphate-based emulsifying wax Crodafos™ CES is stable over an extremely wide pH range and helps to prevent cuticle damage due to chemical processes. Crodasone™ W and Crosilkquat™ help to protect and moisturize the hair.
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    Cost-efficient Body Butter

    This nourishing butter is designed for dry skin. This formulation features OptaSense RMA-IS, a rheology modifier which provides the formulator with flexibility with its addition at the end of the process and Crodamol ISIS, which is a 100% naturally derived ingredient that works in synergy with the...
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    Refreshing Fruit Smoothie Natural Hair Conditioner

    Give your hair and scalp a real treat with this, COSMOS suitable, natural conditioner that will leave hair soft and smooth all day long! Vegan suitable* KeraMatch™ V imparts strengthening benefits upon the hair fibre to improve the overall condition of damaged hair, whilst Crodarom’s Phytolea™...
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    Acidic cream with DS-Ceramide Y3O-HP

    This acid pH facial cream featuring DS-Ceramide Y3O-HP and Fruitbio™ is designed to provide a radiant looking skin. DS-Ceramide Y3O-HP helps to reinforce and protect the skin barrier function, while Fruitbio™ exfoliates dead surface cells to smooth and refine skin texture. The emulsifier SP Cithrol™...
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