SMA'RT® VAL (Vegetable Alter egetable Alternative to Lanolin)

SMA'RT® VAL (Vegetable Alternative to Lanolin) mimics the animal origin Lanolin properties. It has the same appearance and same applications. It can be used as a natural moisturizer, emulsion stabilizer, and many other personal care applications. Sample Size: 50g

Brand: SMA'RT (40 products)

INCI Name: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Rosinate, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables

Functions: Emollient, Moisturizing Agent, Skin Barrier Protectant

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Irritant, Organic, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Easy To Handle, Emolliency, Emulsion Stabiliser, Excellent Adhesive Properties, Low Odor, Moisturizing, Self-Emulsifying, Shine Enhancing, Skin Protection, Water Absorbent, Water Retention, Waterproof

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Features
  • Mimics the animal origin Lanolin properties.
  • Better appearance with lower color and lower odor, which may bring back many of the formulators that have quit using the animal origin lanolin for these reasons.
  • VAL outstands the animal origin lanolin in water retention, which means it is a higher performing product.
  • Can retain 2x more water than the animal Lanolin.
  • Same applications as animal origin Lanolin.
  • VAL is an Upcycling and Waste-zero product, that incorporates by-products from our factories that were Waste before, contributing for our Waste Zero aim and for a greener planet.
  • 100% vegetable origin from sustainable sources (pine resin, shea butter and olive oil unsaponifiables);
  • NOI = 1 (ISO 16128), increasing the cosmetics Naturalness Index.
  • Readily biodegradable.
  • Easy handling

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Use Level
  • Emulsions: 1 to 10%
  • Anhydrous products: 1 to 99%

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Faint characteristic
Appearance
Semi solid (at 20°C)
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Iodine Value80 - 110gl₂/100g-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color (max.6 at 50ºC)Light yellow-Gardner
Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%-
Water Absorptionmin. 300%-
Melting Point40 - 50°C-
Free Fatty Acidsmax. 7%-
Sensory Properties

SMA'RT® VAL (Vegetable Alter egetable Alternative to Lanolin) - Sensory Properties

Cosmetic properties
  • Natural Moisturizer
  • Cutaneous barrier protector - retains water within the epidermis
  • Excellent Emollient
  • Waterproof activity
  • Keeps its self-emulsifying properties (1:1) – which is great for formulators and stabilizes emulsions
  • Non irritant
  • Strong water absorption (4 times its weight, 2 times compared to Lanolin)
  • Adhesive properties – characteristic tackiness / stickiness
  • Standard, liquid and wax form

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

25kg metal/plastic pails

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage Conditions

Store in a cool dry place in original unopened containers.