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Stearalkonium Hectorite
Stearalkonium Hectorite is a quaternary ammonium compound formed by the reaction of a benzyl(hydrogenated tallow alkyl)dimethyl ammonium chloride with hectorite, a naturally occurring clay mineral. It is listed under CAS numbers 71011-26-2, 94891-33-5, and 12691-60-0. In cosmetic formulations, it functions primarily as a gel-forming and viscosity-controlling agent. It is found in a wide range of products including foundations, lip products, body oils, and sunscreens.
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Stearalkonium Hectorite helps stabilize and thicken cosmetic formulations by controlling viscosity and forming gels. This contributes to improved texture and suspension of pigments or other ingredients within a product.
viscosity controlling
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