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Ivory-white Symbiomuls GC MB emulsifier granules in a clear glass Petri dish on white

Symbio®muls GC MB – Natural Emulsifier

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£5.00 - £250.00
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£5.00 - £250.00
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INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate Citrate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Glyceryl Caprylate

CAS Number: 91744-39-7; 67762-27-0 (and) 26402-26-6

Description

Symbio®muls GC MB is a naturally derived, PEG-free O/W emulsifier blend for emulsions from light lotions to rich creams and butters. Its synergistic composition emulsifies powerfully even at lower temperatures, from 50°C, and gives excellent stability.

The glyceryl caprylate in the blend also supports the formulation's preservative system, which can allow lower preservative levels. HLB 10–12.

Key Properties

  • 100% naturally derived, PEG-free
  • Anionic emulsifier blend
  • Works from 50°C
  • Supports the preservative system
  • Neutral skin feel

Applications

  • Lotions and milks
  • Creams and butters
  • Natural skin care

How to Use

  • Add to the oil phase
  • Emulsifies from 50°C, so it suits lower-energy processing

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Technical Details

Appearance

  • White to off-white pellets

HLB Value

HLB value of approx. 11.

Storage information

  • Store dry and tightly closed.

* Further documentation available with purchase

Formulation Guide

Suggested usage concentration

  • 3.0 – 6.0% as main-emulsifier

Processing

  • The use of gelling agents in the water phase is
    recommended.
  • The emulsifier can tolerate lower processing
    temperatures down to 50°C. In this case, longer
    homogenization time is required to ensure
    proper oil droplet size.
  • symbio®muls GC MB is compatible with many
    kinds of emollients and oils. It can be used for
    oil phases from 15 - 40%.
  • Emulsions over a pH range of 5.0 – 7.5 can be
    formulated.
  • The emulsifier is compatible with typical
    amounts of ethanol and electrolytes. It can
    also be used in combination with organic or
    physical UV filters, pigments and active ingredients.
  • It is incompatible with cationic substances.
Found In
  • ESPA Tri-active™ Regenerating Bio-retinol Sleeping Serum
  • Dr Barbara Stürm Darker Skin Tones Face Cream Rich
  • Esse Sensitive Nourish Moisturiser

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