As wetting and dispersing agent, it effectively modifies the surface of pigments to improve solubility/ dispersibility in water, propylene glycol, volatile silicone, mineral oil, castor oil and most cosmetic raw materials.
Application
- Sunscreen products - Make up products such as foundation - Cream and lotion
Pelemol PHS-8
INCI Name
Polyhydroxystearic acid
Function
Key to this substantive, vegetable derived polyester is its ability to hydrogen bond with pigments. It is a superior coating, wetting and grinding agent.
Application
Make up products
Pelemol TAC-25
INCI Name
Tri C12-13 Alkyl Citrate
Function
It is the water white, virtually odourless triester of citric acid and C12-13 alcohols. It is an excellent binder for pigments and can be used in place of castor oil in pigmented systems for low odour transfer-resistance lipstick and make-up products.
Application
- Make up products - Creams and lotions
Pelemol TGC
INCI Name
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
Function
This highly emollient ester has hydroxyl functionality making it a uniquely effective wetting agent for anhydrous pigment systems. Additionally, it is miscible in cyclomethicone, the resulting solution being extremely "silky".
