Brassica Campestris Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

What is it?

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is a biodegradable natural polymer made from canola and tung oils. It functions as an emollient, occlusive, film-former, and skin protectant.

INCI

Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Appearance

Dark brown liquid

Usage rate

1–10%

Texture

Thick, sticky, unctuous paste-like liquid

Scent

Bland

Absorbency Speed

Slow

Approximate Melting Point

Liquid at room temperature

Solubility

Oil

Why do we use it in formulations?

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is an excellent skin protectant and emollient, with great smoothing and moisturizing properties. It’s great in both hair and skin formulations, and also helps fragrances last longer.

Do you need it?

No

Refined or unrefined?

Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer only exists as a refined product.

Strengths

Naturally derived, biodegradable polymer with great moisturizing and skin protecting properties.

Weaknesses

I haven’t seen it for sale very many places.

Alternatives & Substitutions

I think liquid lecithin would probably be your best bet; lanolin may also work well.

How to Work with It

Include Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymerin the oil phase of your formulations;

Storage & Shelf Life

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer should last at least two years.

Tips, Tricks, and Quirks

You’ll probably be surprised by how incredibly thick Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer is—I don’t recommend using a pipette to dispense it!

Recommended starter amount

100g (3.5oz)

Where to Buy it

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier; mine is from Essential Wholesale.

Some Formulations that Use Brassica Campestris / Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Originally published on April 9, 2019