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HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL

CAS Number 92457-12-0 / 61789-91-1 / 196316-32-2
Chem/IUPAC Name: Jojoba, ext., hydrogenated
EINECS/ELINCS No: 296-292-4
COSING REF No: 76610
HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL
Hydrogenated jojoba oil has a straight chain with 36 to 46 carbons. It is a crystalline, hard wax ester. It has particular functionality in cosmetics due to its capacity to strengthen the wax matrices of "stick" formulations like lipstick, eyeliner, lip balm, etc. It is colorless and odorless.

What is HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL used for?

Hydrogenated jojoba oil works as an abrasive scrub, emollient, and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products. It is used in lipsticks up to 31% concentration.
  • Skin care: It functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. It aids in making the skin softer and smoother. It has a reputation for being moisturizing because it can improve skin hydration and stop water loss. Additionally, hydrogenated jojoba oil is non-greasy and readily absorbed because it shares a chemical structure with the natural oils produced by our skin. This makes it a well-liked component of numerous skincare products, such as moisturizers, lip balms, and makeup items. Hydrogenated jojoba oil is often used as a material for exfoliation particles due to its uniform color, hardness, and controllable crystallinity

Origin

Hydrogenated jojoba oil is a derivative of the Simmondsia Chinensis (jojoba) plant, which is native to North America. It is produced by hydrogenating jojoba oil under controlled conditions, which changes its chemical structure to make it more stable and longer-lasting.

What does HYDROGENATED JOJOBA OIL do in a formulation?

  • Abrasive
  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning

Safety profile

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has evaluated its safety and concluded that jojoba oil and related ingredients could be used as cosmetic ingredients without risk.

Based on the large molecular weight of the components of the Jojoba Oil ingredients, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that they would not penetrate the skin. The CIR Expert Panel reviewed a number of studies that indicated low acute and subchronic toxicity of Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil. Jojoba Alcohol and mixture of Jojoba Oil and Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil were not mutagenic in bacterial assays. Tests of topical products containing Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil found them to be nonirritants and nonsensitizers to humans.

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Technical profile

Property Values
Melting Point 68-70°C
Solubility Insoluble in water
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