Emulsifier Liqua

Versatile, high performance O/W emulsifier, particularly suitable for low viscosity emulsions such as serums, lotions and fluid creams with a low oil content. Provides flexibility in formulation, a wide variety of sensory profiles can be achieved. 

BENEFITS

• versatile PEG-free, non-ionic O/W emulsifier for a broad formulation flexibility
• based on fully renewable sources
• ideal for challenging fluid emulsions
• suitable for formulating low-viscous emulsions like lotions and sprays
• provides outstanding moisturization properties proven in-vivo

USE RECOMMENDATIONS 

• cosmetic ingredient
• suitable for daily face and body moisturizers, light serums, booster type serums, body milks, liquid deodorants, sun care emulsions, after-sun lotions, hand moisturizers, foundations
• has a neutral skin feel, so a wide variety of sensory profiles can be achieved

FORMULATION GUIDE

• Allows production of O/W emulsions based on standard hot processing and one-pot method.
• Suitable for difficult to incorporate ingredients like urea, ethanol, natural preservatives, electrolytes, UV-filters. Stable at pH 4.0-8.5

Use level

• Serums, sprayable emulsions: Liqua 2.5-4.0%, oil phase 10-20%, co-emulsifier* 0-1.2%, xanthan gum 0.1-0.3%
• Lotions, light emulsions: Liqua 2.5-4.0%, oil phase 10-30%, co-emulsifier* 0-3%, xanthan gum 0.2-0.5%
• Creams: Liqua 2.5-4.0%, oil phase 20-35%, co-emulsifier* 1.5-2.5%, xanthan gum 0.5-0.7% * co-emulsifier: Glycemul, Cetearyl alcohol

Processing: heat oil and water phase separately to approx. 75°C; add oil phase to water phase with stirring and homogenize; add xanthan gum and homogenize, cool down with gentle stirring, add next phases.

SAFETY DATA

• cosmetic use only
• for details refer to safety datasheet