TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

AGREEN W
Shea Butter Cetyl Ester
Emollient, co-emulsifier, rheology modifier
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INCI DESCRIPTION
Shea Butter Cetyl Esters Shea butter cetyl ester is a co-emulsifying wax of 100% vegetable origin, obtained through the
transesterification of shea butter with cetyl alcohol. Shea butter is a semi-solid fat with high stability that
provides good sensory properties with excellent emollient and moisturizing power. Cetyl alcohol is a long-
CAS #
and linear-chain saturated fatty alcohol with 16 carbons obtained from natural and renewable sources.
— [EU]
Monograph ID: 20227 [US]

EINECS # BENEFITS
— [EU] Agreen W is an ester with excellent emollience due to the presence of shea butter in its composition.
— [US] It provides viscosity and promotes superior silkiness and pleasant sensorial feel for emulsions and
makeup. It also improves the appearance of emulsions, making them denser and shinier.
Agreen W is also indicated for hair products, providing softness, silkiness and shine to the hair.
COSING FUNCTION
Due to its simple crystallization, Agreen W promotes good compatibility with waxes used in anhydrous
SKIN CONDITIONING and stick formulations.

CHEMICAL GROUP
Ester
APPLICATION
RECOMMENDED USE • Skin care - body products (creams, lotions, sunscreens, butters and ointments), eye area and facial
2 to 10%, with no restriction on the products
use of this raw material in higher • Makeup - lipstick, eye liner, eye pencil and foundation
percentages. • Hair care - conditioners, masks and leave-in products

ISO 16128-1:2018 NATURAL PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL SPECIFICATION

INDEX Analytical Data Specification Unit
1 Appearance (25°C) Pellets
Color White slightly yellowish
SHELF LIFE Acidity Index 0.0 - 1.0 mg KOH/g
24 months Saponification Index 95.0 - 110.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Index (USP) 0.0 - 5.0 meqO2/kg
Moisture (K.F) (USP) 0.0 - 0.2 %

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