Emulsifier Guide

O/W = Oil in water O/W-LX = Liquid crystal oil in water emulsion

W/O = Water in oil W/O/W = Water in oil in water
Key
Find the perfect emulsifier for your personal care application = Part of the ECO Range

Emulsion Type Certifications

——————— Vegan Recommended Typical Key
Emulsifier System Emulsifier and
Suitable* Usage Sensory Strengths
Format Standards
Arlacel™ 165 O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 0.5-5% Quick-to-absorb, Mildly acidic O/W
Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100
Stearate
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Lotion to cream
ISO 16128: 59%
Halal Approved P Mixing temperature
between 65ºC and 75ºC
fresh and smooth
light after feel
creams/ lotion, opacifier,
wetting agent, dispersant

Arlacel™ 2121 O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 2-5.5% Light elegant skin feel Emulsifies up to 50% of oil phase,
Sorbitan Stearate (and) Sucrose Cocoate ISO 16128: 100% Add to water phase stable hydrosome liquid crystal
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Halal Approved P (20 mins@ 80°C) emulsions
Lotion to cream COSMOS Approved pH Range: 4.5-9
Arlacel™ LC O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 2-5.5% Creamy and rich, soft Emulsifies up to 50% oil phase, stable
Sorbitan Stearate (and) Sorbityl Laurate ISO 16128: 100% Add to water phase mositurised after feel, hydrosome liquid crystal emulsions,
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Spray to cream
COSMOS Approved P (20 mins@ 80°C) light and elegant combination of organic and inorganic
pH Range: 4.5-9 UV filters
Brij™ S721 O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 1.5-5% Exceptional body, Stability to hydrolysis,
Steareth-21 ————————
Lotion to cream
ISO 16128: 100%
Halal Approved
P pH Range: 2-13 thick and creamy combination of Brij™ S2,
forms pH tolerance

NatraGem™ E145 NP O/W, Non-ionic ISO 16128: 100% 3-7% Initial light feel Produces stable pH tolerant lotions
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Succinate (and)
Aqua
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Spray to lotion P pH Range: 3-12
Cold processable
and sprays, non-whitening on skin

NatraGem™ EW O/W, Non-ionic ISO 16128: 100% 3-7% Quick to absorb, Stability to hydrolysis produces
Glyceryl Stearate (and) Polyglyceryl-6
Palmitate/ Succinate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol
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Lotion to cream
P Can be added to water or oil smooth/ moisturised
after feel, mild to skin
pH tolerant lotions/creams,
non-whitening on skin

Tween™ 60/ Span™ 60 O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 0.5-5% Light, fluid and fresh Combination produces
Polysorbate 60/ Sorbitan Stearate Span ISO 16128: 100% Emulsify with stirring for feel HLB range of most
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Lotion to cream
Halal Approved
Span COSMOS Approved
P 15-20 minutes cosmetic oils and waxes
Tween
Versaflex™ V-150 O/W, Non-ionic China IECIC 0.9-2% Light skin feel Stable low viscosity, sprayable and
Steareth-100 (and) Steareth-2 (and) Cold Processable wet wipe, quick structure recovery,
Mannan (and) Xanthan Gum
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P Preblend with glycerin creates no-drip sprays
Spray to cream pH Range: 4.5-9
Crodafos™ MCK O/W, Anionic China IECIC 1-4% Powdery skin feel and Low viscosity sprayable emulsions,
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate ————————
Spray to lotion
ISO 16128: 68%
P pH Range: 4-12
Can be added to water or oil
long skin play, mild to
skin
boosts SPF in inorganic sunscreens

VisCaress™ HPD O/W, Gelling China IECIC 0.2-2% Silky, silicone-like skin Instant thickening at any time,
Polyquaternium-37 (and) Hydrogenated (Rheology modifier) Halal Approved Cold Processable, feel substantive conditioning to hair and
Polydecene (and) Trideceth-6 (and) Aqua ————————
Spray to cream
P No neutralisation required skin

ViscOptima™ LV O/W, Gelling China IECIC 0.5-3% Creamy and thick with Instant thickening, freeze-thaw and
Sodium Polyacrylate (and) Isotridecyl (Rheology modifier) Halal Approved Cold Processable rich feel temperature stability, can suspend
Isononanoate (and) Trideceth-6 ————————
Spray to cream
P Creates low viscosity
pH Range: > 5.5
particles

ViscOptima™ SE O/W, Gelling China IECIC 0.4-3% Smooth with a cooling, Instant thickening, freeze-thaw and
Sodium Polyacrylate (and) Ethylhexyl (Rheology modifier) Halal Approved Cold Processable, moisturised after feel, temperature stability, can suspend
Cocoate (and) PPG-3 Benzyl Ether ————————
Spray to cream
P No neutralisation required
pH Range: 5.5-7.5
silky and silicone-like particles
Myristate (and) Polysorbate 20
Brij™ S20 O/W-LX, Non-ionic China IECIC 0.5-5% Creamy and thick rich Stability to hydrolysis,
Steareth-20 ————————
Lotion to cream
ISO 16128: 100%
Halal Approved
P skin feel combination of Brij™ S2,
forms pH tolerance

Crodafos™ CES O/W-LX, Anionic China IECIC 3-8% Creamy and thick rich DHA, AHA & sun care enhances
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Dicetyl Phosphate
(and) Ceteth-10 Phosphate
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Lotion to cream
ISO 16128: 90%
Halal Approved
P pH Range: 2-12 skin feel resistance to wash off in sun care

Crodafos™ CS20A O/W-LX, Anionic China IECIC 2-8% Slippery smooth Sprayable pourable lotions containing
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteth-20
Phosphate (and) Dicetyl Phosphate
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Spray to cream
ISO 16128: 73%
Halal Approved P pH Range: 2-12 cooling skin feel SPF or pigments

Crodex™ M O/W-LX, Anionic China IECIC 2-7% Powdery skin feel and High temperature stability
Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Potassium Cetyl
Phosphate
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Cream
ISO 16128: 98%
P pH Range: 4-12
One pot process
long skin play, mild to
skin

Incroquat Behenyl™ TMS-50 O/W-LX, Cationic China IECIC 3-8% Rich, mild, creamy Emulsifies high levels of silicones,
Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) ISO 16128: 87% Standard two-step process skin feel substantive to hair and skin,
Cetyl Alcohol (and) Butylene Glycol
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Halal Approved P pH Range: 2-12 detangling and wet-combing
properties
Cream

Arlacel™ 1690 W/O, Non-ionic China IECIC 3-5% Sprays, milks and Versatile, works well with combination
Sorbitan Isostearate (and) Polyglyceryl-3
Polyricinoleate
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Spray to cream
ISO 16128: 100%
COSMOS Approved
P Cold Processable
pH Range: N/A as W/O
creams with lubricious
afterfeel
of organic and inorganic UV filters

Cithrol™ DPHS W/O, Non-ionic China IECIC 1-2.5% Quick breaking Low viscosity, forms HIP emulsions
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate ISO 16128: 65% Cold process use at 35°C with up to 90% water, extreme
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Spray to cream
Halal Approved P pH Range: N/A as W/O
W/O/W multiple emulsions
cold temperature stability with
Cithrol™ PG32IS

Cithrol™ PG32IS W/O, Non-ionic China IECIC 3-5% Rich emulsion with Low viscosity, imparts extreme cold
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate ISO 16128: 100% Cold Processable soft afterfeel temperature stability when combining
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COSMOS Approved
P pH Range: N/A as W/O
Emulsifies up to 85%
Cithrol™ DPHS, pigment wetting
agent/dispersant
Spray to cream water phase

Cithrol™ PGTL W/O, Non-ionic ISO 16128: 100% 1-3% Creates a variety of Compatible with electrolytes,
Tri(Polyglyceryl-3/Lauryl) Hydrogenated Hot and cold processable formulation sensories silicones, urea and many
Trilinoleate
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P pH Range: N/A as W/O and textures, preservatives
Lotion to cream Requires salt 0.7w/w% depending on use level

Span™ 120 W/O, Non-ionic China IECIC 0.5-5% Traditional rich W/O Baby care/general cream, wetting and
Sorbitan Isostearate ISO 16128: 100% Standard two-step process sensory dispersing inorganic sunscreens/ colour
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Cream
P pH Range: N/A as W/O
Requires salt 0.7w/w%
cosmetics, mild to skin

Cithrol™ 10GTIS Micro-Emulsion, China IECIC 2-30% Emollient dependent Ideal for cleansers with proven
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Non-ionic ISO 16128: 48% Cold Processable pollution cleansing efficiacy, mild
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Gel to water-thin
Cithrol™ DPHS & Brij™ S721 & Multiple-Emulsion, China IECIC 3-6% Produces rich creams Produces very stable
Brij™ S2 Non-ionic Halal Approved One step process and lotions W/O/W emulsions
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate (and)
Steareth-21 (and) Steareth-2
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pH Range: 4-10
Brij
Lotion to cream Wide pH tolerance
Brij™ O5/ Crodafos™ O3A Micro-Emulsion, China IECIC 2-10 fold of oil % Varying textures Forms low setting point
Oleth-5/ Oleth-3 phosphate Non-ionic/ anionic Phase inversion process achievable depending O/W microemulsions
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Fluid ringing gel
P @80°C + neutralisation
pH Range: 4.0-10
on ratio of surfactant
and emollients used
including fluid ringing gels
Brij
Procetyl™ AWS/ Crodafos™ O3A Micro-Emulsion, China IECIC 2-10 fold of oil % Varying textures Solubilses high performance oils and
PPG-5 Ceteth-20/ Oleth-3 Phosphate Non-ionic/ anionic Procetyl AWS: Phase inversion process achievable depending lipophilic actives in clear detergent
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Gel to water-thin
Halal Approved P @80°C + neutralisation
pH Range: 6-8
on ratio of surfactant
and emollients used
systems

*Can be considered to be generally suitable for vegan; however, as there is no single agreed definition nor a standard, global certification, if you are interested in making a vegan claim, please request our Vegan Suitability statement
for specifics on this product and compare to the certification(s) you are seeking to meet.
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