TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN

Appearance

Tan soft solid

Function

It is a hydrogenated castor oil derivative designed for use in cosmetics and personal care systems as a thixotrope and gellant for oil phases. It provides excellent thickening, package stability and pigment suspension.

Synonyms

Trihydroxystearin; Pelemol GTHS; Octadecanoic acid,12-hydroxy-, triester with glycerol (6CI,7CI); Glycerol,tris(12-hydroxyoctadecanoate) (8CI)

Storage

Store in unopened, original container at temperatures between 0oC and 30oC.

Packages

40 lb. HDPE OH Pail
420 lb. Drum
1 lb. Bulk

Industry

Cosmetics

Product Class

Thickener
chemicals general

Other

Origin: Synthetic
Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 70 RV 2.15
Kosher Status: Not Kosher
Flash Point: 220.1 øC
Melting Point: N/A
API: NO
Allergen: NO
Hazmat: YES
Molecular Weight: 374.55 g/mol