RICO O is a multifunctional, vegetable-derived cetearyl alcohol produced by Timur Oleochemicals. It appears as a white to off-white waxy flake/pastille and is practically odorless. In skin and hair formulations, RICO O acts as a non-ionic emulsifier, emollient, and thickener. It delivers excellent moisturizing, stabilizing, and texturizing benefits, making it ideal for lotions, creams, conditioners, and a variety of personal-care and cosmetic products
• From a Mimoza General Trading Co. poster (for RICO O by Timur), we learn:
• Softness & Shine: Imparts a silky, smooth feel and enhances luster on both skin and hair.
• Non-ionic Emulsifier: Stabilizes oil-and-water systems, preventing phase separation.
• Viscosity & Texture Enhancer: Improves creaminess and helps blend oil-based
• ingredients uniformly.
• Recommended usage level: 2 % – 6 % (depending on the application).
• Emolliency: Creates a protective, occlusive layer to reduce trans-epidermal water loss.
• Emulsification: Acts as a co-emulsifier in oil-in-water creams, boosting stability even at high pH.
• Thickening/Viscosity Regulation: Increases product viscosity for better “slip” and body.
• Touch & Spreadability: Imparts a velvety, non-greasy finish; enhances skin feel.
• Thermal Stability: Remains stable through typical manufacturing heat cycles (melting point ≈ 50–55 °C).
• Low Irritation Potential: Generally well tolerated in cosmetic systems.
• Specifications:
• Appearance: White to off-white waxy flakes or pastilles
• Active Matter (Aliphatic Alcohol Content): ≥ 99 % (C16–C18 combination)
• Acid Value (mg KOH/g): ≤ 0.5
• Peroxide Value (meq O₂/kg): ≤ 3.0
• Moisture & Volatile Content: ≤ 0.5 %
• Saponification Value: 196 – 205 mg KOH/g
• Unsaponifiables: ≤ 1.0 %
• Free Fatty Alcohols: < 1.0 % • Melting Point: 50 – 55 °C
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