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ISOPROPYL TITANIUM TRIISOSTEARATE/PERFLUOROOCTYL TRIETHOXYSILANE CROSSPOLYMER.

Avoid CAS - / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

This specialized crosspolymer functions primarily as a pigment surface modifier, enhancing the performance and stability of colorants in formulations. It also contributes as a surfactant and aids in controlling product viscosity, leveraging both water-loving and oil-loving characteristics.

Summary

Surfactant Viscosity Controlling Pigment Surface Modifier

Science

Mechanism of Action

The ingredient operates by altering the surface characteristics of pigments, allowing them to interact optimally with both water and oil phases in a formulation. This unique amphiphilic property improves pigment dispersion and stability, ensuring a more consistent and long-lasting product effect. Additionally, it exhibits surfactant capabilities for emulsification and acts as a viscosity controlling agent to optimize product texture.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate component, when chemically bonded to a pigment surface, demonstrates high stability under elevated temperatures and imparts excellent water repellency, contributing to prolonged product integrity.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used (for Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate component)
Max tested
1.5%
Sensitization risk Low

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate (a component of this crosspolymer) is safe in cosmetics up to 1.5% in leave-on products and 0.3% in rinse-off products. However, the inclusion of 'Perfluorooctyl Triethoxysilane' classifies this ingredient as a Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substance (PFAS). The Environmental Working Group (EWG) links PFAS compounds to significant health concerns, including potential thyroid disruption, reproductive and developmental toxicity, cancer, cardiovascular effects, and liver effects. These concerns surrounding the PFAS component raise critical safety questions for the overall ingredient.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Despite its functional benefits in pigment dispersion and product stability, the presence of a PFAS component with established links to severe health concerns dictates that this ingredient should be avoided.

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