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COL
OLAA FAX CPE-K
VISCOSITY BUILDING EMULSIFIER
CTFA/INCI Name: Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
CAS #: 19035-79-1
EINECS #: 242-769-1
benefits
• Emulsion Stabilizer.

• Easy to formulate.

• Soluble in hot water.

• Can be substituted for polyacrylate

type polymers with improved feel.

• Physically easier to use

than polyacrylates.

• No dispersion, neutralization, wetting

problems or fish eyes in solution.

• Good rub out and after-feel .

• Does not inhibit quick break

emulsion properties.

• Can be used as primary emulsifier.

• Provides excellent performance at

normal skin pH.

applications
Skin Care
• Facial care description
• Body care Cola®Fax CPE-K is an excellent water-soluble emulsifier designed to
• Baby care be used as a co-emulsifier with low HLB surfactants. Cola®Fax CPE-K
• Sun care is completely non-irritating to skin. Cola®Fax CPE-K is easily dissolved
into the hot water phase during emulsion processing. Cola®Fax CPE-K,
Decorative Cosmetics at low use concentrates, will enhance the stability of any emulsion
• Facial make-up and thicken crèmes and lotions. It can replace TEA-stearate in most
preparations. Cola®Fax CPE-K is ideally suited for use in many
Perfumes & Fragrances dermatological and personal care products as an oil-in-water emulsifier
• Pre & after shave lotions providing a silky powdery after feel.
viscosity response
Figure 1 demonstrates the effect Cola®Fax CPE-K has on emulsion viscosity. At low concentrates Cola®Fax
CPE-K will effectively increase viscosity and aid in the stabilization of the emulsion system. Formulations containing
Cola®Fax CPE-K will display enhanced shear, heat and freeze-thaw stability. Cola®Fax CPE-K will also enhance the
glossy appearance of cosmetic crèmes.

Figure 1

Viscosity, cPs (thousands) @ 25 C

50

40

30

20

10

0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
Cola®Fax CPE-K (%)

test system
COMPOUND Wt. %

Water q.s.
Glycerin 5.00
Cola®Fax CPE-K .50 - 2.50
Cetyl Alcohol 2.00
Myristyl Myristate 2.00
Isopropyl Palmitate 2.00

TOTAL 100.00

Emulsion pH: 7.0

typical properties
Appearance Waxy, white powder
Solid, % 100
pH (10% in 50/50 IPA/water) 6-8
Melting Point 68°C
Acid Value (pH 5.0) 380 - 420
 formulations
moiistu
mo sturi
rizing
zi ng sunsc re en
en deep moisturizing creme
(SPF - 15)
15 )
A smooth pumpable high protection sunscreen crème,
A smooth pumpable high protection sunscreen crème, which protects and moisturizes skin.
which protects and moisturizes skin.
COMPOUND Wt. %
COMPOUND Wt. % Part A
Part A Cola®Fax CPE-K 1.20
Cola®Fax CPE-K 1.20 Cola®Lipid ST 2.50
Cola®Lipid ST 2.50 Titanium Dioxide 0.50
Water 79.30 Water 85.30
Titanium Dioxide 0.40
Part B
Part B Cetyl Alcohol 2.00
Cetyl Alcohol 2.00 Myristyl Myristate 3.00
C12-15 Alkyl benzoate 1.60 Isopropyl Palmitate 4.00
Isopropyl Palmitate 2.00 Dimethicone (100cS) 1.00
Dimethicone (200/350cS) 1.00 Lanolin Alcohol 0.50
Octylmethoxy Cinnamate 6.00
TOTAL 100.00
Methyl Anthranilate 3.00
Steareth-2 1.00 PROCEDURE:
Heat Part A with agitation to 60°C. Separately heat
TOTAL 100.00 Part B to 60°C. Homogenize Part B into Part A for
a sufficient time to ensure good emulsification. Stir,
PROCEDURE: cool to 45°C, add color, fragrance and preservative.
Heat Part A with agitation to 60°C. Separately heat
Part B to 60°C. Homogenize Part B into Part A for
a sufficient time to ensure good emulsification. Stir,
cool to 45°C, add color, fragrance and preservative.

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Dermal Evaluation: (3% in water at pH 7.0) 48

Patch test: 25/25 completely
non-irritating

In Vitro Ocular Evaluation: (3% in water pH 7.0)

Minimal/mild
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