Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/citrate

Qu'est-ce que c'est ?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/Citrate is the potassium salt of the triglycerides formed by the reaction of citric acid with the mono-, di- and triglycerides of a mixture of stearic and palmitic acids.

À quoi ça sert ?

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/citrate figure dans l'inventaire UE des ingrédients cosmétiques avec les fonctions déclarées suivantes :

• Binding

  holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup

• Bulking

  adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

• Emulsion stabilising

  stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time

• Preservative

  prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users

• Skin conditioning

  improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

• Skin conditioning - emollient

  softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells

• Surfactant - emulsifying

  surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

Statut réglementaire UE

Potassium Glyceryl Tricetearate/citrate est autorisé dans les produits cosmétiques de l'Union européenne selon le Règlement 1223/2009. Il ne fait l'objet d'aucune restriction d'annexe spécifique au moment de la rédaction.

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