This vegetable emulsifying wax is PEG-free, SLS-free and gluten-free, and is approved by Ecocert for use as an ingredient in natural and organic cosmetics.

Self-emulsifying wax N flakes are anionic, composed of 90% Cetyl Stearyl Alcohol and 10% Sodium Cetylstearyl Sulphate derived from vegetable oils (coconut/palm kernel).

Sold by the gram, $0.1237/g. Please bring or order a bag

500+ g = DISCOUNT 10% OFF
1000 +g - DISCOUNT 20% OFF

MINIMUM ORDER IS 100g OR $5 WORTH and buy a bag or other suitable container (search JAR or BOTTLE on our website).

You can bring your own container if you are picking up. Please make sure that you bring bottles for liquids and wide-mouthed jars or bags for solids. Please make sure that the containers you bring are the right size. To use your container for oils, the bottle must be exactly the right size because I will be filling your order by volume. A 1000mL J jar, not a quart jar. In case of shorting due to metric versus imperial measures, I may fill your container right to the top, your measure might be short, or I may ask you to buy an extra container.

INCI: Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Cetearyl Sulphate.

Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Cetearyl Sulphate (EU, CTFA) is a combination of Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate to make an ionic self-emulsifying base specifically for oil and water cosmetic lotions and creams

Appearance: Solid white flakes or pellets with little to no odour.

Uses: Self-emulsifying Wax N is best suited for viscosity regulation in cosmetic oil/water emulsions. Examples include creams, lotions, body butters, conditioners, face cleansers and baby products.

Directions for Use: Approximately 25-30% of the total oil phase (please run test batches when formulating).

The ideal melting point for Emulsifying Wax NF is between 50°C and 54°C (122°F to 129°F). It is best practice to heat your oil phase (including the wax) to 70°C to 75°C (158°F to 167°F) to ensure the wax and other ingredients are fully melted and ready to emulsify.

Guidelines for Melting and Emulsifying: To get a perfect, stable emulsion, you should follow these formulation tips:
1. Melt in the Oil Phase: Emulsifying Wax NF should be added to your heated oil phase (along with butters and carrier oils).
2. Temperature Matching: Heat both your oil phase and your water phase to the same temperature (ideally around 70°C / 158°F) before combining them.
3. Use Level: Use 3% to 5% of the total volume of ingredients for a standard lotion, and 5% to 10% for a thicker, richer cream.

Compatibility: It is compatible with most animal, vegetable and mineral waxes and a large variety of natural and synthetic resins.