EMULGATOR SX 500 g

Emulgator SX is an emulsifier used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It is a typical cold emulsifier that allows the formation of stable emulsions, either oil-in-water (O/W) or water-in-oil (W/O), and is suitable for preparing various cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, ointments, and other forms.

Composition:

Emulgator SX is a mixture of cetyl alcohol and stearic alcohol (sometimes referred to as cetylstearyl alcohol), which is used as an emulsifier to stabilize the mixture of oil and water in formulations.

Function:

• Emulsifier: Emulgator SX allows oil and water to connect into a homogeneous mixture, acting as a binding element that reduces the surface tension between the different phases (water and oil). This is essential for the stability of emulsions, where without the emulsifier, these phases would separate.
• Stabilization: Due to its composition, it helps stabilize the mixture so that it does not separate into individual components.

Instructions for use:

Emulgator SX is primarily used in the production of cosmetic products. Follow these steps for use in formulations:

1. Melting: Emulgator SX should be heated to a temperature between 70-80 °C to completely melt and become liquid. This is important to ensure a uniform emulsion.
2. Mixing: Once Emulgator SX is melted, mix it with the oils and fats you wish to include in the emulsion.
3. Adding water: When the mixture of oil and emulsifier is homogeneous, gradually add water, which should also be heated to an appropriate temperature (approximately 70 °C), and mix to form an emulsion.
4. Cooling: After the emulsion is stable, gradually cool it down while continuing to mix to prevent phase separation.

Advantages:

• Stability: Emulgator SX provides emulsions with good structure and stability.
• Beneficial effect on the skin: Due to its composition, Emulgator SX is often included in products intended for skin care, as it helps retain moisture and improves the moisturizing properties of the product.
• Easy to use: As Emulgator SX is a cold emulsifier, its use is straightforward and suitable for a wide range of formulations.

Concentration in formulations:

• It is typically used in concentrations between 3-10 %, depending on the desired viscosity and stability of the final product.