Zinc Ricinoleate

Description

Zinc Ricinoleate is a highly effective deodorant based on the zinc salt of ricinoleic acid, which is a castor oil derivative. It is especially suitable for use in emulsion and stick type deodorant formulations. Zinc Ricinoleate does not inhibit natural transpiration, odourants formed during bacterial decomposition of perspiration are chemically trapped . Zinc Ricinoleate has no bactericidal or fungicidal properties and therefore does not interfere with the natural flora of the skin and is often blended with other anti microbial actives such as DEO EHG and similar emollients. Due to its good deodorizing properties it is especially suitable for any emulsion type of deo formulations.

Zinc Ricinoleate formulation Benefits:

• • Works by chemically trapping and absorbing odour molecules formed during bacterial decomposition of
    perspiration
  • Does not inhibit transpiration and is therefore not an antipersipirant
  • Has no bactericidal or fungicidal properties and therefore does not interfere with the natural flora of
    the skin

Use:

Can be melted together with the other oily components of the oil phase, preferably at ~ 80°C  (does not form a transparent mixture)
Emulsify as usual.

Typical use level is 1.5-3%. For external use only.

Applications: Deodorant sticks or emulsion type deodorants.