Functions
Surfactant
Hair conditioning
INCI name
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a transesterified (with polyethylene glycol ~ 8 moles) Brazil Nut oil. It is known under the trade name Hydramazon Excelsa (Croda).
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil PEG-8 Esters is a non-ionic ingredient that exhibits surfactant properties and compatibility with hydrophilic systems that were previously unavailable. So, ethoxylated Brazil Nut oil can be easily incorporated into water-based skincare products.
It is a safe ingredient for topical applications used in cosmetic concentrations.
Synonyms
Hydramazon Excelsa
Changed
References
Safety Assessment of PEGylated Oils as Used in Cosmetics
DOI:
10.1177/1091581814546337
