PELEMOL® PHS-8

PELEMOL® PHS-8 (Polyhydroxystearic Acid) is a versatile ingredient crafted from 100% active, all vegetable-derived polyester, presenting itself as a viscous, yellow liquid at ambient temperatures. Known for its ability to restore clarity and homogeneity upon heating and stirring, this ingredient showcases unique properties as it possesses numerous nucleophilic sites, allowing it to complex water through hydrogen bonding on the skin's surface. This functionality enables PELEMOL PHS-8 to serve as an effective skin conditioner and humectant, making it ideal for hydrating formulations. Furthermore, its exceptional substantivity and solubility profile suggest its use in color cosmetics, where it excels as a superior pigment wetting, grinding, and coating agent. The presence of terminal hydroxy and carboxy groups opens the door for derivatization into various complex esters, paving the way for advanced formulations backed by patented technology.