Thickener
HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Polymer of hydrogenated castor oil and sebacic acid used to thicken sticks, lipsticks and balms. Inert and well tolerated by class analogy.
Function
Skin benefits
- Texture-building thickener
- Stabilises emulsions and stick formats
- Improves wear of colour cosmetics
- Bland skin feel
Known concerns
- Polymer-specific data limited
- Inert structuring agent — comedogenicity is formulation dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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