This ingredient is produced by hydrogenation of Ricinus communis (Castor) seed oil.
Castor wax, also called hydrogenated Castor Oil, is a hard, brittle, vegetable wax. It is odorless and insoluble in water.

Uses

  • Castor wax is used in polishes, cosmetics, electrical capacitors, carbon paper, lubrication, and coatings and greases where resistance to moisture, oils and petrochemical products is required.
  • Skin-Conditioning Agent
  • Viscosity Increasing Agent

Also See Castor Oil

References

Source: www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/702919/HYDROGENATED_CASTOR_OIL/
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castor_wax

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