Emulsifying Wax (Stearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20)
INCI Name: Stearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth 20 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
Applications
Pharmaceutical & Cosmetic
- Ointments
- Cream
- Lotions
- Pomades
- Sunscreens
- Skin Protection
- Balm
- Body Lotion, etc.
Specification Of Emulsifying Wax (Stearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20)
| Sr. No | Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Creamy white pastilles / slab, wax like solid, having mild characteristic odor |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in ether, in chloroform, in most hydrocarbon solvents, and in aerosol propellants, soluble in alcohol, insoluble in water |
| 3 | Melting Range | 50ËšC to 54ËšC |
| 4 | pH | 5.5 to 7.0 |
| 5 | Hydroxyl value | 178 to 192 |
| 6 | Iodine | NMT 3.5 |
| 7 | Saponification value | NMT 14 |