Zinc Ricinoleate · Deodorant Active

Zinc ricinoleate is the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid found in castor oil obtained from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant

Physical properties

Insoluble in water; melts with the other oily components in the oil phase. Melting point 71 °C/160 °F.

pH value 6.6

Beige pellets, characteristic odor.

Cosmetic properties

Zinc ricinoleate traps and absorbs the odor molecules formed when perspiration is broken down by bacteria. It does not inhibit perspiration and is therefore not an antiperspirant. Zinc ricinoleate has no bactericidal or fungicidal properties, so it does not interfere with the skin's natural flora.

It is also an anti-caking and opacifying agent.

Cosmetic uses

Stick deodorants or deodorant emulsions.

Can be melted together with the other oily components of the oil phase, preferably at 80 °C/176 °F

Storage: Original container tightly closed, protected from light and heat. Some actives require refrigeration (2–8 °C/36–46 °F): follow the data sheet.

Precautions: Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes; in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water. See the Safety Data Sheet (available with purchase).

Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.

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