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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0716 |
Product Name | Cholesterol NF |
CAS | 57-88-5 |
Structure | |
Description | Cholesterol is a sterol that produces the emollient effect of lanolin alcohols. The skin lipids present on the skin surface contain Cholesterol. Obtained from sheep wool derivatives. 95-100% pure. |
Solubility | Oil-soluble |
Appearance | White granules or powder |
Application | Creams, lotions, hair care products (conditioners, hair pomades). |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Cholesterol |
Features And Benefits | NF/USP gradeExcellent natural emollientThe hydrophobic nature of cholesterol helps for irritated, dry and chapped skin and for dry, damaged hairUsed for increasing the water retention and barrier properties of skin and hairRestores barrier properties of damaged skin |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 3402130000 |
INCI | Cholesterol |
Manufacture | Cholesterol is produced from sheep wool grease by extraction with petroleum ether. The extracted material is then purified by repeated bromination. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Sheep wool |
Uses | To be mixed into the oil phase of formulations. Use levels: 1-10%. For external use only. |