China Factory Price polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate CAS 29894-35-7
product Description
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate is an ester of ricinoleic acid and polyglycerol. It is usually abbreviated as PGPR and works as an emulsifier and a skin conditioner in cosmetics and personal care products. It is a yellowish, viscous liquid.
BASIC ANALYSIS
| Item of Analysis | Specification | Results |
| Colour | Light yellow to brown | yellow |
| Appearance | Oily to very thick liquid | viscous liquid |
| Acid Value ，mgKOH/g | ≤12 | 0.8 |
| Iodine Value ，gI2/100g | 80-90 | 81 |
| Saponification ，mgKOH/g | 170-200 | 170 |
| Lead Value ，mg/kg | ≤2.0 | Negative |
What is POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE used for?
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate helps water and oil to mix and thus works as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It works particularly well for buttery lip balms and other soft to low-viscosity water-in-oil emulsions that have a pleasant, non-greasy skin feel. It also works as a stabilizer, thickener, and anticaking agent. It helps to adjust the product’s surface tension and viscosity. It is used in the concentrations of 0.1-3.0%.
Origin
Glycerol is heated to above 200°C in a reactor in the presence of an alkaline catalyst to create polyglycerol. Castor oil fatty acids are separately heated to above 200°C, to create interesterified ricinoleic fatty acids. The polyglycerol and the interesterified ricinoleic fatty acids are then mixed to create Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate. Instead of fatty acids from castor oil, those from soybean oil may also be used to produce PGPR.
What does POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE do in a formulation?
- Anticaking
- Emulsifying
- Skin conditioning
- Viscosity controlling
Safety profile
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate is generally recognized by the FDA as being safe for human consumption. It has not found to cause any human hazard. It is considered non-toxic and non-sensitizing to the skin.
