THIXCIN® R PC

Trihydroxystearin. THIXCIN® R PC by Elementis is a non-animal rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is non-hygroscopic derivative of castor oil which offers a high degree of thickening in cosmetics mineral, vegetable, silicone oils and low polarity aliphatic solvent. It provides thixotropy and improves product stability when used in the oil phase of emulsions. It can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations. It controls viscosity, reduces settling of pigments and extenders, produces optimum flow, enhances leveling and improves stick pay-off & compatibility. THIXCIN® R PC is suitable for use in creams, lotions, eye pencils & sticks, eye shadows, mascaras, lip glosses, lipsticks, lip balms, nail-polishes and sun care products. The shelf life of this grade is 4 years. It is approved by Ecocert Greenlife in accordance with the COSMOS standard.