Exhibits surface active properties and assists to help stabilize both oil-in- water and water-in-oil emulsions. It functions to wet and disperse finely ground solids in pigment containing cosmetics such as; lipsticks, make-up preparations, eye shadows, etc. It can also function as the sole binding agent in pressed powders. CAS No: 142-91-6, 8038-43-5, 70321-63-0.