Ozokerite

O que é?

Hydrocarbon waxes (petroleum), chemically neutralized. A complex combination of hydrocarbons produced by a treating process to remove acidic materials. It consists predominantly of saturated straight chain hydrocarbons having carbon numbers predominantly in the range of C20 through C50

Para que serve?

Ozokerite consta no inventário UE de ingredientes cosméticos com as seguintes funções declaradas:

• Binding

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

• Emulsion stabilising

  stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time

• Opacifying

  makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

• Viscosity controlling

  adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

Estatuto regulamentar UE

Ozokerite é permitido em produtos cosméticos na União Europeia sob o Regulamento 1223/2009. Não está sujeito a uma restrição de Anexo específica no momento da redação.

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