Selecting the Correct Emulsifier

SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Pg. 2 of 9

Emulsifying Waxes: ‘Self-emulsifying’ emulsifier blends that are non-ionic, oil-in-water emulsifiers, acid & alkaline pH stable & cationic compatible. LIPO Product

INCI name

Origin

M.P. C 46 – 55C

Form

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Lipowax D #12-002

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20

V/S

Lipowax G #12-005

Stearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20

V/S

Lipowax NI #12-010

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteth-20

Lipowax P #12-023 #12-024

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60

V/S

Lipowax PA #12-026

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60

V/S

Lipowax R-2 #12-042

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60 (and) Oleth-10 (and) PEG-75 Lanolin (and) PEG150 Stearate (and) Steareth-20

V/S

White/ off – white waxy s or f. 54 – White/ 61C off white waxy s or f. 42 – White/ 52C off white waxy flakes 50 – Off 54C white waxy s, f or p. 50 – Off 54C white pastilles

N.a. A/V/S

Yellow waxy flakes or pastilles

Approx. HLB

Applications & Benefits

Use %

In some instances will work as a replacement for Promulgen D. Can be used with co-emulsifiers. Used in skin care creams & lotions, hair color products, cream rinses, peroxide creams and depilatories.

Avg: 1-3% High: 5-7%

15.5

Can be used with co-emulsifiers. Used in skin care creams & lotions, hair color products, cream rinses, peroxide creams and depilatories.

Avg: 1-3% High: 5-7%

15.7

Can be used with co-emulsifiers. Used in skin care creams & lotions, hair color products, cream rinses, peroxide creams and depilatories.

Avg: 1-3% High: 5-7%

Disperses easily in warm water to form elegant opaque emulsions. Can be used with co-emulsifiers. Used in hair and skin care creams and lotions, body washes. It is especially suited for acidic pH preparations and also for hair relaxers having high pH. Direct replacement for Polawax NF. Can be used with co-emulsifiers. Used in hair and skin care creams and lotions, body washes. It is especially suited for acidmantle preparations and for hair relaxers having high pH.

Avg: 2-3% High: 5-7% Avg: 2-3% High: 5-7% Avg: 2-3% High: 5-7%

15.5

14.9

14.9

N.a.

Complete emulsifier system that functions without the need for additional emulsifiers or thickeners. Tolerates both high alkaline & low acidic systems, for depilatories, hair relaxers and straighteners.

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SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Polyoxyethylene Glycol Esters continued: Lipo DGLS #05-005

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PEG-2 Laurate SE

A/S

Yellow to amber liquid

N.a.

Fatty Alcohols & Polyoxyethylene Ethers: LIPO Product

INCI name

Origin

M.P. C ---

Form



Lipocol L-4 #03-002

Laureth-4

Lipocol L-12 #03-004

Laureth-12

Lipocol L-23 #03-005 #03-008 (22%)

Laureth-23

Lipocol C-2 #03-010

Ceteth-2

V/S

N.a. V/S

to slightly yellow liquid White waxy solid

Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4–5%

multifunctional, non-ionic, acid & alkaline pH stable and have moderate electrolyte tolerance. Compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants.

Approx. HLB 9.7

Applications & Benefits

Use %

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Primarily used as an auxiliary emulsifier and stabilizer. When used with Lipocol L-23, this co-emulsifier pair is effective in systems that require a high HLB.

Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4–5%

14.5

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Used as an effective emulsifier for depilatories, cleansing creams and lotions. Also as a solubilizer for shampoos, bubble baths, liquid detergents and cleansing products. An oil-in-water emulsifier. Is a prime component of emulsifier systems and highly effective when used with Lipocol L-4. Used in antiperspirants, depilatories and cleansing creams and lotions. Also used as a cleansing agent and solubilizer in acne scrubs, medicated shampoos, scalp treatment products and bubble baths. An efficient perfume solubilizer for shampoo and liquid soaps. A water-in-oil emulsifier. Primarily used as a co-emulsifier. When used with Lipocol C-20 it produces fine-textured oil-in-water creams and lotions. Also used in depilatories, cold waves, bleaches and dyes. Compatible with quaternary ammonium compounds.

Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4–5%

N.a.

White waxy solid

16.9

N.a.

White waxy solid

5.3

V/S

V/S

Colorless

An oil-in-water emulsifier for neutral or slightly alkaline systems. Is water dispersible because it contains a small amount of potassium laurate. Used as a fluid emulsifier in skin and hair care lotions. Also as a dispersing agent for bath oils.


Avg: 0.5-2% High: 3-5%

SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Fatty Alcohols & Polyoxyethylene Ethers continued: Lipocol C-20 #03-012

Ceteth-20

Lipocol S-2 #03-015

Steareth-2

Lipocol S-20 #03-017

Steareth-20

Lipocol S-21 #03-018

Steareth-21

Lipocol O-2 #03-020 ‘MTO’

Oleth-2

Lipocol O-10 #03-022

Oleth-10

Lipocol O-20 #03-023

Oleth-20

Lipocol SC-20 #03-027

Ceteareth-20

N.a.

White to offwhite waxy solid Off white solid

15.7

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Stable emulsions are formed by using it in combination with Lipocol C-2 and Lipocol C or Lipocol S, resulting in fine textured creams and lotions for skin and hair care.

Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4–5%

4.9

A water-in-oil emulsifier. Primarily used as an auxiliary emulsifier in combo with Lipocol S-20 to produce oil-in-water creams and lotions. Also used in cuticle removers, depilatories, cold waves, bleaches and dyes.

N.a.

White waxy solid

15.3

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Stable emulsions are formed when balanced with Lipocol S-2 and Lipocol S or Lipocol C. Used in preparing fine-textured creams and lotions for skin and hair care.

N.a.

White waxy solid

15.5

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Stable emulsions are formed when balanced with Lipocol S-2 and Lipocol S or Lipocol C. Used in preparing fine-textured creams and lotions for skin and hair care.

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Clear liquid

4.9

A water-in-oil emulsifier. When used with Lipocol O-20, it produces fine-textured oil-in-water creams and lotions. Also is used as a non-tacky spreading agent for bath and body oils and coupler for alcohol/oil systems.

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turbid liquid, to soft solid Offwhite waxy solid White waxy solid

12.4

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Is an effective co-emulsifier. Also used as a solubilizer/clarifying agent for lipophilic materials and fragrance oils in aqueous systems, high use % forms ringing gels.

15.3

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Is an effective co-emulsifier. Also used as a solubilizer/clarifying agent for polar lipophilic materials and fragrance oils in aqueous systems. Used in skin care products, hair dressings and grooms, after shaves. An oil-in-water emulsifier. Produces stable emulsions when used with Lipocol-SC4. Used in bubble baths, shampoos and personal washing liquids.

Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–8% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–8% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5%

V/S

V/S

4246C

V/S

V/S

V/S

V/S

N.a. V/S

N.a. V/S

15.5


SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Fatty Alcohols & Polyoxyethylene Ethers continued: Lipocol TD-12 #03-030

Trideceth-12

Lipocol HCO40 #03-035

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil





--S

--V/S

V/S

N.a.

N.a. V/S

White soft semisolid Slightly yellow viscous, soft pasty solid Soft offwhite paste

14.6

An oil-in-water emulsifier. Also used as a solubilizer for fragrances, and polar ingredients in bubble baths, shampoos and personal cleansing products.

15.0

An oil-in-water emulsifier, pigment dispersant and wetting agent. Also used as a solubilizer/clarifying agent for fragrances and lipophilic materials in aqueous systems.

14.1


Off white solid

16.0


Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5%

Avg: 0.5-3% High: 45% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5%

All Purpose Non-ionic emulsifiers:

Nonionic emulsifiers having wide pH tolerance, compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants and have moderate electrolyte tolerance. Can be used as a primary emulsifier, co-emulsifier or solubilizer.

LIPO Product

INCI name

Origin

M.P. C N.a.

Form

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Liposorb P #01-005

Sorbitan Palmitate V

Cream to tan beads

Approx. HLB 6.7

Applications & Benefits A water-in-oil emulsifier. Primarily used in oil-in-water emulsions in combination with Liposorb P-20. The pair of emulsifiers produces fine-textured lotions and creams in skin and hair care, make-up bases, shaving products and mild cleansing preparations.


Use % Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5%

SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Emulsion Stabilizers: products used in conjunction with primary emulsifiers to stabilize, increase viscosity and improve the texture of the emulsion system. LIPO Product

INCI name

Origin V/S

M.P. C N.a.

V

55 – 61C

V

60 – 65C

Form

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Liponate 2-DH #07-075

PEG-4 Diheptanoate

Lipo EGMS Veg. #05--018

Glycol Stearate

Lipo EGDS Veg. #05-017

Glycol Distearate

Polytex 10M

Glycol Stearate (and) Stearamide AMP

#70-003 Lipocol C #14-000

Cetyl Alcohol

Lipocol S #14-007

Stearyl Alcohol

Lipocol S- Deo #14-008 ‘MTO’

Stearyl Alcohol

56.5 – 60C A/S

Liquid

White/ off white f or p. White/ off white f or p. Cream white f or p.

Approx. HLB ---

2.0

1.0

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Applications & Benefits An emollient ester which has some secondary emulsifier properties. Use applications are for creams/lotions, bath products and hair care.

Primarily a monoester, nonionic emulsion stabilizer for both water-in-oil & oil-inwater systems. Compatible with nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants. Used for viscosity building, opacifying, pearlizing in creams/lotions, shampoos, conditioners and in both liquid & bar soaps. Primarily a diester, nonionic emulsion stabilizer for both water-in-oil & oil-inwater systems. Compatible with nonionic, anionic and cationic surfactants. Used for viscosity building, opacifying, slightly greater pearlizing effect in creams/lotions, shampoos, conditioners and in both liquid & bar soaps. Compatible with anionic, cationic & nonionics. Used as an emulsion stabilizer, a thickener, opacifier, for distinct pearl formation and imparts a ‘creamy’ feel to emulsions in hair & skin care products.

N.a.

White flakes

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Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants. Natural derived and used in emulsions where it acts as a viscosity builder and emulsion stabilizer. Also used in hair care & antiperspirants.

5560C

White flakes

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V

Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants. Natural derived and used in emulsions where it acts as a viscosity builder and emulsion stabilizer. Also used in hair care & antiperspirants. Antifoam agent.

5660C

White to offwhite flakes

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Deodorized version of above.

V

V


Use % Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4-6% Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4-5% Avg: 0.5-3% High: 4-5% Avg: 1-3% High: 5-7% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–20% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–20% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–20%

SELECTING THE CORRECT EMULSIFIER Emulsion Stabilizers continued: Lipocol L #14-010

Lauryl Alcohol

Lipocol SC #14-021

Cetearyl Alcohol

Lipocol CS-604 #14-022

Cetearyl Alcohol

Lipocol CS-50 #14-025

Cetearyl Alcohol

KEY:

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Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants. It is a natural derived liquid conditioner, spreading agent and coupling agent that is hair dyes, bleaches, shampoos and conditioners.

4855C

White flakes

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V

Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants. Natural derived and used in emulsions where it acts as a viscosity builder and emulsion stabilizer. Also used in cream rinses and antiperspirants.

4855C

White flakes

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V

A blend of cetyl/stearyl alcohols in a 60/40 ratio. Pre-blend is easier to work with in emulsions. Same performance properties and natural derived.

4854C

White to offwhite f or p.

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V

In emulsions it is used as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, viscosity control agent and viscosity builder. Also used as a coupling agent and foam stabilizer. Natural derived and used in antiperspirant sticks and in cream rinse applications.

‘Origin’: V = vegetable ‘Form’: f = flake

Colorless

liquid

V

S = Synthetic

s = solid

A = Animal

p = pastille

b = bead.

Avg: 0.5 –3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5% Avg: 0.5–3% High: 4–5%

N.a. = not available. Updated August, 2012

Selecting the Correct Emulsifier

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