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Polyhydrostearic Acid

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Alfa Chemistry

Polyhydrostearic Acid by Alfa Chemistry is a synthetic wax-like substance that is commonly used as an emulsifier in cosmetics and personal care products. It has emulsifying properties which make it useful in creating stable emulsions, which are mixtures of oil and water.

It is used in sunscreens to improve their texture, adherance to the skin, spreadability and reduces the greasiness.
It also works as a skin conditioning-, thickening agent, giving viscosity to lotions and creams and preventing makeup products from running or dripping.
It increases the UV protection factor (SPF) by enhancing the dispersal of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide particles.
Polyhydrostearic Acid increases the water resistance of the product.
It has excellent dispersing properties, helping to evenly distribute pigment in makeup products like foundations and powders.

Compatiblity with other products

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This list of compatible products is generated out of estimated HSP values. A practical determination of these HSP values would provide higher certainty.
Learn more about Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) and their use in predictive formulation.

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HSP distance provides an indication of compatibility. It is based upon the “like seeks like” principle. The smaller the distance between ingredients, the more compatible they are predicted to be.

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