By: Quaisha West

2nd Block 4/8/14

*Chemistry Report

*Mascara

*Glyceryl Stearate - Formula: C21H42O4

- 21 Carbons, 42 Hydrogens, and 4 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. It is commonly known as GMS.

2. It is an organic molecule used as an emulsifier.

3. It is a colorless, odorless, and sweet-tasting flaky powder that is hygroscopic.

4. Glyceryl Stearate occurs naturally in the body as a by-product of the breakdown of facts, and is also found in fatty foods.

- Url: www.en.wikipedia.org/glyceryl_monostearate

*Stearic Acid - Formula: C18H36O2

- 18 Carbons, 36 Hydrogens, and 2 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. It is a waxy solid.

2. Stearic Acid is the saturated fatty acid with an 18-carbon chain and has the IUPAC name octadecanoic acid.

3. It is one of the most common saturated fatty acids found in nature following palmitic acid.

- Url: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/stearic_acid

*Aluminum Silicate

-Formula: Al2SiO5

- 2 Aluminums,1 Silicon, and 5 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Aluminum Silicate is also known as Aluminium Silicate.

2. It is a mixture of aluminum, silica, and oxygen that can be either a mineral, or combined with water to form a clay.

3. It can also combine with other elements to form various other minerals or clays.

- Url: www.wisegeek.org/what-is-aluminum-silicate.htm

*Methylparaben - Formula: C8H8O3

- 8 Carbons, 8 Hydrogens, and 3 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Methylparaben is a preservative.

2. It has been used as a preservative in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries for over 50 years.

3. It is also found naturally in fruits like blueberries where it has antimicrobial activity.

- Url: www.drugs.com/inactive/methylparaben-290.html

*Iron Oxides - Iron and Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. There’s different types: Iron(II) Oxide(FeO), Iron(II,III) Oxide(Fe3O4), Iron(III) Oxide(Fe2O3).

2. They are chemical compounds composed of iron and oxygen.

3. They play an important role in many geological and biological processes and are widely utilized by humans.

- Url: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_oxide

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*Glycol Stearate - Formula: C20H40O3

- 20 Carbons, 40 Hydrogens, and 3 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Glycol Stearate is a type of organic compound.

2. It is the ester or stearic acid and ethylene glycol.

3. It is used as an ingredient in many types of personal care products and cosmetics including shampoos, hair conditioners, and skin lotions.

- Url: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycol_Stearate

*Propylparaben - Formula: C10H12O3

- 10 Carbons, 12 Hydrogens, and 3 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Propylparaben is one of a family of chemicals known as parabens.

2. This is the form of parabens most commonly used.

3. It has very low toxicity, but there is concern that it could play a role in the development of breast cancer, among other things.

- Url: www.wisegeek.org/what-is-propylparaben.htm

*Sodium Chloride - Formula: NaCl

- 1 Sodium and 1 Chlorine

- Important Facts:

1. It is an ionic compound found in various foods and medical treatments.

2. Sodium Chloride inhalation can remove certain bacteria in body secretions.

3. Medically, sodium chloride solutions are used in catheter flush injections or intravenous infusions, and for cleaning objects such as contact lenses in the form of saline.

- Url: www.healthline.com/sodium_chloride

*Diazolidinyl Urea - Formula: C8H14N4O7

- 8 Carbons, 14 Hydrogens, 4 Nitrogens, and 7 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Diazolidinyl Ures acts as a formaldehyde releaser.

2. It is an antimicorbial preservative used in cosmetics.

3. It is Chemically related to imidazolidinyl urea, which is used in the same way.

- Url: www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diazolidinyl_urea

*Citric Acid - Formula:C6H8O7

- 6 Carbons, 8 Hydrogens, and 7 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Citric Acid is a key intermediate in metabolism.

2. It is an acid compound found in citrus fruits.

3. The salts of citric acid (citrates) can be used as anticoagulants due to their calcium chelating ability. 

- Url: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=311

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*Isopropyl Alcohol - Formula: C3H8O

- 3 Carbons, 8 Hydrogens, and 1 Oxygen

- Important Facts:

1. Isopropyl Alcohol is a colorless, flammable chemical compound with a strong odor.

2. It is the simplest example of a secondary alcohol, where the alcohol carbon is attached to two other carbons sometimes shown as (CH3)2CHOH.

3. It is a structural isomer of propanol.

- Url: https://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Isopropyl_alcohol.html

*Ammonium Hydroxide - Formula: NH4OH

- Ammonium, Oxygen, Hydrogen

- Important Facts:

1. Ammonium hydroxide is a colorless liquid chemical solution that forms when ammonia dissolves in water.

2. It is found in many industrial products and cleaners such as flooring strippers, brick cleaners, and cements.

3. This can also release ammonia gas into the air.

- Url: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002491.htm and http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/catalog/product/sial/338818?lang=en&region=US

*Propylene Glycol - Formula: C3H8O2

- 3 Carbons, 8 Hydrogens, and 2 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. Propylene glycol is a clear, colorless, slightly syrupy liquid at room temperature.

2. It may exist in air in the vapor form, although propylene glycol must be heated or briskly shaken to produce a vapor.

3. It is a chemical made by reaction of propylene oxide with water.

- Url: http://www.v2cigs.com/blog/2012/01/what-is-propylene-glycol/ and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propylene_glycol

*2-Hexoxyethanol - Formula:C8-H18-O2

- 8 Carbons, 18 Hydrogens, and 2 Oxygens

- Important Facts:

1. May cause CNS depression and kidney injury.

2. The substance may have effects on the blood.

3. May be absorbed through skin.

- Url: http://hazmap.nlm.nih.gov/category-details?id=3112&table=copytblagents

*Videt EGM

- Formula: unknown

- Important Facts:

1. This substance is a surfactant.

2. Videt EGM is a polymeric surfactant system for producing VOC free glass cleaners and multi-surface cleaners.

3. Formulate a cleaner without solvents, glycol ethers or ammonia that will pass current Green Seal® and EcoLogo protocols.

- Url: http://www.essentialingredients.com/productdetailsingle.aspx?ItemNum=VI-VidetEGM-500-DR