Odor Control Ingredient for Deodorant & Personal Care Formulations
Zinc Ricinoleate is an odor-neutralizing ingredient commonly used in deodorant and personal care formulations. It helps bind and trap odor-causing molecules without blocking perspiration, making it especially useful in aluminum-free deodorant sticks, creams, and other odor-control products.
What Zinc Ricinoleate Does
Zinc Ricinoleate is especially useful in deodorant formulations because it helps capture odor molecules while allowing normal perspiration to continue.
It is commonly used in:
- Deodorant sticks
- Deodorant creams
- Emulsion deodorants
- Foot-care products
- Other odor-control personal care formulations
Typical Usage Rate
1–5%
The exact amount will depend on the formulation and the level of odor control desired.
How to Use Zinc Ricinoleate
Zinc Ricinoleate should be incorporated into the heated oil phase of your formula.
Heat the oil phase to approximately 176°F / 80°C, or until the Zinc Ricinoleate is fully melted and incorporated.
Because it is supplied as pellets, make sure the material is completely melted before proceeding with the remainder of the formula.
How does Zinc Ricinoleate Work?
Zinc Ricinoleate is an odor-binding ingredient. Rather than covering unpleasant odors with fragrance, it helps bind odor-causing molecules so they are less noticeable.
This makes it especially useful in deodorant formulas where the goal is odor control rather than antiperspirant action.
Is Zinc Ricinoleate an Antiperspirant?
Zinc Ricinoleate is not an antiperspirant and does not prevent the body from sweating.
Its purpose is odor control, which makes it a useful ingredient in aluminum-free deodorant formulations.
Technical Information
INCI: Zinc Ricinoleate
CAS: 13040-19-2
Appearance: Pellets
Typical Usage: 1-5%
Processing : Heated Oil Phase
Melting/Processing Temp: Approximately 176 F/80 C
Function: Odor Neutralizerodor binding agent
Common Applications: Deodorant sticks, deodorant creams, emulsions and odor control personal care products
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🧪 Muddy Tested™
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Zinc Ricinoleate has been tested in our deodorant stick formula at 3% and performed well for odor control.
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