Emulsifying Wax (NF) vegetable-based

This is absolutely the best quality NF Emulsifying Wax available. Used to emulsify the oil into the water in lotions. Usage rate is around 3 to 5%.

INCI: Emulsifying Wax NF 

This nonionic self-emulsifying wax is mild, provides excellent stability, and is very easy to use. It is ideal for lotions and creams. Emulsifying Wax NF can be used to make viscous (thick) or thin emulsions, depending upon the concentration at which it is used.

Physical Form: Pastilles. Melting Point: 50-54C. Recommended use levels are 2-25%, usually 3-5% for lotions and 5-10% for creams.

Our Emulsifying Wax NF is a waxy solid prepared from Cetostearyl Alcohol containing a polyoxyethylene derivative of a fatty acid ester of sorbitan. Cetostearyl Alcohol (aka cetearyl alcohol) is a blend of Cetyl Alcohol and Stearyl Alcohol. These two fatty alcohols can be derived from vegetable sources, animal sources and, of course, from the earth. This wax is not treated with a detergent.Other than this we have no other information as the supplier will not provide it, the formula is proprietary to them and cannot be divulged. INCI name: Emulsifying Wax.