This water-soluble emulsifier is a must-have product for DIY bath bombs and bath oil. It helps oil and color mix into the water rather than pooling on top. It can also be used as a co-emulsifier in lotion.
It's best for mixing heavier carrier oils.
Usage Instructions:
Bath bombs 1 to 6 percent.
Lotion 1 to 5 percent.
Bath oil up to 50 percent.
Description: Emulsifying agent consisting of sorbitol, ethylene oxide & oleic acid (polyoxyethylene-80 sorbitan monooleate), oleic acid is derived from vegetable oil. Purity > 95%. Amber, viscous liquid, odorless. Saponification value 45-55. Soluble in water & alcohols, insoluble in oils. HLB value 15 (gives oil-in-water emulsions).
- Non-ionic, multi-purpose emulsifier (enables water and oil to mix)
- Emulsifying efficacy is increased when combined with cetyl alcohol or sorbitan stearate
- Acts as dispersing agent and anti-static thickener
- Very useful as solubilizer and stabilizer of essential oils
- May be useful as hair growth supplement
Use: Can be added to formulas as is. Typical use level is 1 - 10%. For external use only.
Applications: Body washes, hair shampoos, hair loss treatments, lotions, creams, bath oils, solubilizates.
Raw material source: Sorbitol, vegetable oils