Description

Polyglyceryl-10 Pentabehenate/Eicosanedioate is an ester formed by the reaction of a glycerin polymer containing 10 glycerin units with behenic acid and eicosanedioic acid. these esters are valued for their emollient, emulsifying, and moisturizing properties, making them useful in various cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND STRUCTURE

Chemically, polyglyceryl-10 pentabehenate/eicosanedioate consists of a polyglycerol backbone with ten glycerin units esterified with behenic acid and eicosanedioic acid. this structure imparts unique moisturizing and emulsifying properties to the compound.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: generally a clear to pale yellow liquid.
Odor: characteristic mild odor.
Solubility: insoluble in water, but dispersible in oils and some organic solvents.
Density: varies based on specific formulation and concentration of the ester.

PRODUCTION PROCESS

Preparation of Polyglyceryl-10: glycerin is polymerized to form polyglyceryl-10.
Esterification: polyglyceryl-10 is reacted with behenic acid and eicosanedioic acid under controlled temperature and pressure conditions to form the ester.
Filtration and Purification: the resulting ester is filtered and purified to remove impurities and obtain a high-quality product.
Packaging and Storage: the final product is packaged and stored in a cool, dry place to maintain its properties.

APPLICATIONS

Medical: used in topical formulations for its emollient and moisturizing properties, helping to improve skin health.
Cosmetics: commonly found in creams, lotions, emulsions, and hair care products as an emollient and emulsifier. enhances texture, spreadability, and stability of cosmetic products.
Others: used as a non-toxic, biodegradable emulsifier and stabilizer in various industrial formulations.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

Biodegradability: polyglyceryl-10 pentabehenate/eicosanedioate is biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly.
Toxicity: generally considered non-toxic and safe for use in personal care and pharmaceutical products. however, it is essential to ensure that the product is free from contaminants and complies with regulatory standards.
Allergenicity: as with all chemical and natural compounds, individual reactions of intolerance or allergy cannot be excluded.

INCI


Emulsion stabiliser. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsion stabilisers improve the formation and stability of single and double emulsions. as well as their shelf-life. It should be noted that in the structure-function relationship, the molar mass of the ingredient used plays an important role.

Surfactant - Foam booster. It has the effect of introducing gas bubbles into the water and affects the cleaning process by helping to spread the cleanser. Since sebum has an inhibiting effect on the bubble, more foam is produced in the second shampoo.
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