Use of Terpene Alcohol Ethoxylates as Solubilizers in Cosmetic or Pharmaceutical Preparations or Concentrates for Food Preparations

摘要

PURPOSE: A use of terpene alcohol ethoxylate as a solubilizer in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations or concentrates for food preparations, and cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations and concentrates for food preparations using terpene alcohol ethoxylate are provided, which terpene alcohol ethoxylate is improved in the solubilization property, the stability, the physiological suitability and the convenience of administration. CONSTITUTION: A terpene alcohol of C10 is ethoxylated by 3-10 mol of ethylene oxide, and preferably the obtained terpene alcohol ethoxylate is citronellol or geraniol. The terpene alcohol ethoxylate is contained in cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations or in concentrates for food preparations in the amount of at least 3 wt.% based on the final cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparations or concentrates for food preparations, as a solubilizer for a sparingly water-soluble or sparingly water-dispersible compound.