Stearalkonium hectorite (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 71011-26-2 / 948

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Stearalkonium hectorite denotes a complex quaternary ammonium compound (quaternary ammonium compounds have one quaternary nitrogen atom, i.e. one nitrogen atom where all four hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic radicals). "Hectorite" means alumina. Hectorite has an absorbing effect (it absorbs water- and/or oil-soluble dissolved or finely divided substances).
The mixture of substances is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products) and gelling agent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer