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Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHS)

Technical Datasheet | Supplied by Alfa Chemistry

Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHS) by Alfa Chemistry acts as an emulsifier, stabilizer and thickening agent. It is a synthetic ingredient derived from stearic acid. It helps to keep the oil and water phases of the product from separating.

It is used in sunscreens and other UV protection products to make them water-resistant.
It offers excellent skin adhesion properties, making it perfect for lip products, lotions, and creams.
It helps to create smooth and even application of products on the skin.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHS) improves spreadability, imparts a soft, velvety feel and reduces the greasiness of oil-based products.

Compatiblity with other products

Find products that are predicted to be compatible with Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHS).

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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Compatible Products Based on HSP Distance

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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