Glyceryl Ricinoleate is a natural agent that helps protect the skin from dryness and damage. It acts as an emollient, cleanser, and emulsifier. Not only does it prevent moisture loss, but it also provides a moisturized feel to products. As a stabilizer and emulsifier, it helps blend oil and water in creams, lotions, and serums, improving their texture, consistency, and spreadability. In its raw form, Glyceryl Ricinoleate appears as an amber-colored and viscous oily liquid. As a key ingredient in the beauty industry, it offers gentle cleansing of the skin and hair without stripping their natural oils. The chemical formula of Glyceryl Ricinoleate is C21H40O5.
CAS Number: 1323-38-2 / 141-08-2Chem/IUPAC Name: (R)-12-hydroxyoleic acid, monoester with glycerolEINECS/ELINCS No: 215-353-8COSING REF No: 76247What is GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE used for?
Glyceryl Ricinoleate is a skin-friendly ingredient that provides numerous benefits. As an emollient, it forms a protective barrier on the skin, preventing moisture loss while leaving the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. Its mild nature makes it ideal for sensitive and dry skin. Glyceryl Ricinoleate also helps stabilize formulations by preventing the separation of oil and water components. It contributes to a luxurious texture and even spreadability. In hair care, it gently conditions the strands, smoothing frizz and flyaways. It is commonly found in moisturizers, lotions, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers, and lip products.
Origin
Glyceryl Ricinoleate is produced through esterification reaction between ricinoleic acid (derived from castor oil) and glycerol (glycerin). The final product is then filtered and purified to meet cosmetic-grade quality standards.
What does GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE do in a formulation?
CLEANSING|
EMOLLIENT|
EMULSIFYING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SMOOTHING|
STABILISING|
SURFACTANTSafety Profile
Glyceryl Ricinoleate is considered safe for use within the recommended concentrations of 5% to 20%. It is non-sensitizing and free from major toxicity concerns. It is a mild and well-tolerated ingredient. However, patch testing is still recommended before using any new product containing this ingredient. In terms of environmental safety, Glyceryl Ricinoleate is biodegradable and eco-friendly.
GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE alternatives
GLYCERYL RICINOLEATE technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 520.54°C |
| Solubility | Dispersible in water; miscible in oil |
| Viscosity | Medium to high |
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