STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE

Functions: Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling

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Description

Stearalkonium Hectorite is a creamy white, fine powder. In cosmetics and personal care products, Stearalkonium Hectorite is used in a wide variety of products including lipstick, eye makeup, and nail polish and other manicuring products.

References

• EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
• NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.