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Alkest CSO
Alkest CSO
Alkest CSO
DESCRIPTION
The ALKEST® CSO product line is composed of surfactants resulting from the reaction of
castor oil with ethylene oxide (EO). Depending on the number of ethylene oxide units (degree
of ethoxylation), products with various values of HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) are
obtained,allowing these products to be used in a wide range of applications.
APPLICATIONS
The ALKEST® CSO products are non-ionic surfactants, whose hydrophobic portion comes from
castor oil and the hydrophilic portion, from the ethylene oxide chain.
By increasing the degree of ethoxylation, the hydrophilic character of the molecule is
increased (higher HLB), which represents increasing water solubility, cloud points and pour
points. Oxiteno offers a wide range of castor oil ethoxylates for use as emulsifiers, antistatic
agents, lubricants and solubilizers in various markets and product applications.
Some applications of the ALKEST® CSO line in certain markets are presented below:
Personal Care
ALKEST® CSO can act as emulsifiers, solubilizers, emollients, dispersing agents and
humectants in formulations of creams, lotions, masks, bases, sun protection products, and in
the pharmaceutical sector.
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ALKEST® CSO SERIES
Castor Oil Ethoxylates
INFORMATIVE PROPERTIES(*)
Notes:
(1) The properties presented above are for information purposes only and may be altered without prior notice. Please check the updated product
specification or contact OXITENO as needed.
(2) 1% W/W, AQUEOUS, 25°C
REGULATORY ASPECTS
The ALKEST® CSO products can be used in U.S. cosmetic formulations according to Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. They can be used as indirect food contact ingredients,
according to the positive list issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The INCI description are provided below:
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ALKEST® CSO SERIES
Castor Oil Ethoxylates
DISCLAIMER
This bulletin contains information given in good faith, based on Oxiteno’s current knowledge
on the subject, and is purely indicative. Any information, including suggestions for using the
products, should not preclude experimental testing and verification, which are essential to
ensure the suitability of the products to each specific application. All users shall also abide by
local laws and obtain all necessary permits. When handling the product, consult the safety
data sheet. In case of questions or additional needs, please contact Oxiteno through our
customer service channels.
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