Product Type

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60

CAS: 67762-27-0, 9005-67-8

Regulatory Status

Trade Name: Nonionic Emulsifying Wax NF

Nonionic Emulsifying Wax NF conforms to the United States National Formulary Monograph for nonionic emulsifying wax.

Properties
Nonionic emulsifying wax consists of vegetable and mineral derived emulsifiers and stabilizers, it offers formulations quick and reliable solutions to a wide variety of emulsification problems. Nonionic emulsifying wax is considered as one of the most stable emulsifier in a wide pH range (3-14) applications. It is self-emulsifying and is compatible with most of cosmetic and pharmaceutical ingredients. Nonionic emulsifying wax can be used at 5-10% as primary oil-in-water emulsifier and 1-2% as emulsion stabilizer in personal care and pharmaceutical creams and lotions. It promotes the formation of lamellar structure which enhances the skin moisture, skin sensory and emulsion stability.