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12001-31-9 [1 record]

Record 1 2010-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cosmetology
  • Personal Esthetics
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

An organic modified clay compound that is the reaction products of clays, hectorite and Quaternium-18.

OBS

Quaternium-18: A mixture of quaternary ammonium chloride salts made from fatty acids of tallow.

OBS

In cosmetics and personal care products, they are used in the formulation of lipstick, face makeup, eye shadows, rouge, mascara, skin gels, skin creams, skin lotions, hair care products, and other personal cleanliness products.

Key term(s)
  • Quaternium 18 hectorite

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cosmétologie
  • Esthétique et soins corporels
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Key term(s)
  • Quaternium 18 hectorite

Spanish

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