Emulsifying Wax An Ionic
INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60 or Emulsifying Wax
CAS : 67762-27-0
Emulsifying Wax is an ideal medium for the blending of fine creams, lotions and other fluid cosmetics which contain oil and
water. An-Ionic Emulsifying Wax is most suitable in water in oil type of emulsion, whereas the Non-Ionic grade is most suitable
in oil in water type of emulsion. The ability of Emulsifying Wax to bind oil and water in perfect union is unparalleled, and today it
remains the most ubiquitous substance in a cosmetic manufacturers’ formulary. Emulsifying Wax assists in improving the
consistency and texture of final products without leaving a greasy film on the outer skin after application. It is a white waxy
solid with a low fatty alcohol odour.
Applications
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic
- Ointments
- Cream
- Lotions
- Pomades
- Sunscreens
- Skin Protection
- Balm
- Body Lotion, etc.
Specifications
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or pale yellow pastilles / slab, and faint and characteristic odor |
| 2 | Solubility | Partly soluble in ethanol (95%), practically insoluble in water, forming an emulsion |
| 3 | Identification | Unsaponifiable matter melts at about 52ËšC |
| 4 | Acidity | NMT 1.0ml 0.1M NaOH is required |
| 5 | Alkalinity | On the addition of 0.5ml of phenolphthalein produce no color. |
| 6 | Iodine value | NMT 3.0 |
| 7 | Saponification value | NMT 2.0 |
| 8 | Unsaponifiable matter | NLT 86% |
| 9 | Alcohol | Between 12.8 to 14.2 ml |
| 10 | Sodium alkyl sulphate | NLT 8.7% |
| 11 | Water | NMT 4% |
| Sr. No | Tests | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White or pale yellow pastilles / slab, waxy solid or flakes becoming plastic when warmed |
| 2 | Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, foaming an emulsion, Partly soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| 3 | Identification : Test A | Melting point of the residue obtained in the test for Unsaponifiable matter, about 52ËšC |
| Identification : Test B | Complies Sulfated ash test | |
| 4 | Acidity | NMT 1 ml of 0.1M sodium hydroxide is required |
| 5 | Alkalinity | No colour is produce on the addition of 0.5ml of phenolphthalein solution |
| 6 | Alcohols | The difference between the titrations is 12.8 to 14.2 ml |
| 7 | Iodine value | NMT 3.0 |
| 8 | Saponification value | NMT 2.0 |
| 9 | Sodium alkyl sulfates | NLT 8.7% |
| 10 | Sulfated ash | 1.8 to 3.3% |
| 11 | Unsaponifiable matter | NLT 86% |
| 12 | Water | NMT 4.0% |