Ingredient
C20-22 ALCOHOLS
Substance information
This ingredient is an alkanol mixture. Alkanols are saturated alcohols, which are derived from the corresponding hydrocarbons. The preceding numbers "C x-y" refer to the range of the alkyl (carbon) chain lengths.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
BINDING
Ensures the cohesion of powdered products
EMULSION STABILISING
Supports emulsion formation and improves product stability
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.