Zinc ricinoleate
Over the past few years, the demand for deodorants without aluminum salts has been actively growing. There are alternatives, and not just alum. One of them – Zinc ricinoleate. It is safe and effective, and also has many functions, which allows it to be used in various industries. What is zinc ricinoleate, what are its features, where is it used and what products with this component can be purchased from us – we tell you.
What is zinc ricinoleate
This term refers to salts of ricinoleic acid. It, in turn, is one of the main fatty acids of castor oil. Zinc ricinoleate is produced in the form of a fine white powder, which is obtained from castor bean seeds. Considering that this plant contains a toxic substance, the question arises: is zinc ricinoleate dangerous? Actually, no, because its chemical properties are not pure ricin, but a salt of fatty acids, and if used as intended, there will be no harm to health or the environment.
At its core, zinc ricinoleate – This is a natural substance that is of natural origin. Production does not require the use of synthetic components, which makes the formula safe for people and the environment. And this is not the only advantage.
Properties of zinc ricinoleate
First of all, it is known as an odor absorber. Therefore, by the way, it is popular in the production of deodorants. At the same time, it does not encrypt an unpleasant odor like synthetic fragrances, since it itself has no odor. Zinc ricinoleate has the unique property of inhibiting bacterial molecules that cause unpleasant stench. After all, sweat itself does not have a distinct odor. Unpleasant characteristic notes are given by bacteria for which it is a breeding ground. And no matter how a person monitors hygiene, avoiding “fragrance” It won’t work 100%.
The principle of action of zinc ricinoleate is that it attracts and neutralizes sweat odor molecules. And what is important, it does not clog pores, which can be dangerous to health and leads to the development of serious inflammatory processes. The unique properties of zinc ricinoleate do not end there. There are a few more facts:
- the substance does not disturb the skin microflora;
- safety for the body;
- stable texture, which allows it to be used as a natural thickener;
- biodegradability – does not pollute the environment and atmosphere.
The composition of zinc ricinoleate is safe for humans and the environment. It is obtained by grinding castor bean seeds. The substance contains organic zinc, which is a biologically active substance and has pronounced functions. We talk about them below.
Biological effect
Like any organic substance, zinc ricinoleate has a number of characteristic biological effects, which not only became its advantage, but also endowed it with functions important for the medical and cosmetic industries. Among the main ones:
- calming effect;
- increasing the antiseptic properties of various products that contain it;
- odor absorption.
It is important to note that zinc ricinoleate does not work like conventional deodorants with aluminum salts, which actually help reduce sweating and reduce the breeding ground for bacteria. That is, they lead to disruption of the natural process of sweat secretion.
What is the difference between zinc ricinoleate if it also prevents the appearance of unpleasant odors? Compared to aluminum salts, it has no effect on transpiration. This component also differs in effect from alum. The latter just fight bacteria, both harmful and beneficial, since there is no selective action. Against the background of this effect, zinc ricinoleate is safer. It does not affect bacteria, but simply binds the product of their vital activity – odor molecules.
Areas of application
Unusual biological effects and unique features led to the fact that the unique substance was noticed and began to be actively used. An important property of zinc ricinodeate is that it is FDA/EC approved. That is, it has been tested for safety and compliance with the requirements of the Sanitary Authority and EU standards, and is approved for use in the production of cosmetics and medicines. How and where is the substance used – we tell:
In cosmetics
Zinc diricinoleate is one of the most widely used in cosmetics. It is used in the production of personal hygiene products. In particular, odor neutralizer concentrate is used in the manufacture of deodorants.
It is also added to other skin care products: lotions, creams or serums. It combines well and is combined with almost all types of components that are used in the production of cosmetics.
Zinc ricinoleate is also used in the manufacture of perfumes. It acts as an odor fixer, thereby improving the durability of fragrances.
In medicine
Zinc diricinoleate is part of anti-inflammatory and antifungal drugs. It has a slight antiseptic effect, therefore it reduces the manifestation of pathogenic processes, prevents their development, and enhances the antimicrobial effect of drugs.
It is also used as a preservative and thickener-structure-former. At the same time, the substance does not radically change the physical form of water under the influence of heat and cold, which ensures the stability of the composition.
In industry
Zinc ricinoleate is also used in the production of various construction and industrial compositions: emulsifiers, plasticizers, paints, etc. This substance acts as a softening component. It does not harden under the influence of cold, sunlight, or contact with oxygen, and therefore prevents the compositions from hardening and drying. It can also be added to formulations as a surfactant – surfactant.
Zinc ricinoleate is often included in the formulas of biodegradable lubricants for the textile and metalworking industries. The substance also acts as an anti-friction additive.
What products based on zinc ricinoleate does Panchemi supply
Panchemi – is a company that supplies raw materials for the production of cosmetics, personal care products, household and industrial detergents. A large selection of fragrances with different aromas is available on the site. You can also order zinc ricinoleate – odor neutralizer concentrate. It is available in the following types:
- Polyfix ZRC 25 GP (25% zinc ricinoleate) – compatible with most types of fragrances, activated by a chelating environmental agent, used in the production of cosmetics, cleaning products to neutralize odors;
- Polyfix ZRC 50 TB (50%) – contains a non-ionic surfactant. Suitable for use in deodorants, shower gels, hair care products;
- Polyfix ZRC 30 MT (30%) – contains a chelating agent, is compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactants, can be used for the production of antiseptics, creams, and cleaning products.
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