Emulsifying Wax Non-Ionic

INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60 or Emulsifying Wax NF
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.

Applications

Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic

  • Ointments
  • Cream
  • Lotions
  • Pomades
  • Sunscreens
  • Skin Protection
  • Balm
  • Body Lotion, etc.

Specifications

Sr. NoTestsSpecification
1DescriptionWhite or almost white pastilles/slab, waxy solid or flakes melting when heated to
clear almost colourless liquid.
2Identification : AIncrease at a temperature not exceeding 450ËšC until free from carbon and cool.
The residue is negligible
Identification : BComplies with the test for sulfated ash.
3 SolubilityPractically insoluble in water, producing an emulsion, moderately soluble in ethanol
(96%), partly soluble in ether.
4Refractive indexAt 60ËšC, 1.435 to 1.439
5 Solidifying point45ËšC to 53ËšC
6 Acid valueNMT 0.5
7 AlkalinityNMT 0.5ml of 0.1M hydrochloric acid is required for neutralization.
8Hydroxyl value175 to 192
9Saponification valueNMT 2.0
10Sulfated ashNMT 0.1%
Sr. NoTestsSpecifications
1DescriptionCreamy white pastilles / slab, wax like solid, having mild characteristic odor
2SolubilityFreely soluble in ether, in chloroform, in most hydrocarbon solvents, and in aerosol
propellants, soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water
3Melting Range50ËšC to 54ËšC
4pH5.5 to 7.0
5Hydroxyl value178 to 192
6IodineNMT 3.5
7Saponification valueNMT 14