Product Description
Hydrogenated Castor Oil (HCO-20) is a high-purity, firm, waxy ingredient widely used in skin care, hair care, cosmetics, home care and specialty formulations. It acts as a thickener, film-former, stabilizer, rheology modifier, and viscosity enhancer. HCO-20 improves texture, enhances structure, boosts stability, and provides smooth application in creams, lotions, balms, gels, serums, hair styling products and wax systems.
Ideal for DIY formulators, personal care brands, soap makers, and home-care manufacturers, subject to proper handling and compliance.
Chemical Information
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Chemical Name (Common): Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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INCI Name: Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Other Names: HCO-20, Castor Wax, Hydrogenated Ricinus Oil
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Molecular Formula: C57H110O9 (approx.)
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CAS Number: 8001-78-3
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Purity: ≥ 99%
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Appearance: White to off-white flakes/pastilles
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Odor: Mild waxy odor
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Melting Point: 80–86 °C
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Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in hot oils and solvents
Features & Benefits
- Excellent thickener and viscosity modifier
- Enhances stability of emulsions and gels
- Provides firmness and structure in balms and wax blends
- Improves smoothness and application feel
- Useful in hair styling, creams, lotions and home-care formulas
- Compatible with a wide range of esters, oils and surfactants
Uses & Applications
- Skin care: balms, lotions, creams, body butters
- Hair care: styling waxes, pomades, conditioners
- Cosmetics: lip balms, sticks, emulsions
- Soap & cleansing formulations
- Home care: wax blends, polishes
Suggested Formulation Uses (Examples)
- Balms & waxes: 5–25% for firmness
- Creams & lotions: 1–5% for viscosity
- Hair styling products: 3–15%
- Polishes/wax blends: as required by system
Storage
- Store in cool, dry place away from heat.
- Keep container tightly closed.
Warnings
- Avoid eye and prolonged skin contact.
- Not for ingestion.
- Use PPE as needed.
Safety & Handling Summary
Use gloves, eye protection and proper ventilation. Refer to SDS for complete details.
Technical Support
Cleansol provides formulation support for professional users.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The typical data is provided for reference only. Users must verify suitability and comply with regulations. Cleansol assumes no liability for misuse.
Professional Use Declaration
By purchasing this product, I confirm it is for my professional and commercial use only. I accept full responsibility for safe handling, storage and disposal.
