Emulsifiers, solubilizers and thickeners for cosmetic and daily-chemical formulations.
Creams, lotions, sunscreens and makeup are mostly emulsions — oil and water held together by an emulsifier that keeps the texture stable from the first batch to the last tube. The right emulsifier for cosmetics controls droplet size, viscosity, skin feel and shelf life; the wrong one shows up as separation, graininess or an unstable pH.
Buyers increasingly ask for natural and organic options, so we help formulators compare a natural emulsifier for cosmetics — sorbitan esters and polysorbates — against conventional systems. Because emulsifier performance depends on the full formula, we confirm suitability before sampling.
Texture and skin feel are decisive for repeat purchases, so cosmetic buyers evaluate the emulsifier for cosmetics not only in the lab but in stability and sensory tests. Cold-process and low-energy manufacturing are also growing, and nonionic systems suit these routes better than high-shear options — another reason formulators compare natural emulsifier for cosmetics choices before committing.
Cosmetics & Daily Chemical
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Products from our catalogue used in cosmetic and daily-chemical formulations:
Span-80 (sorbitan oleate, CAS 1338-43-8) is a lipophilic nonionic surfactant that functions as a water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifier. It conforms to HG/T 3508 as an amber viscous grease with hydroxyl value 190-220 mgKOH/g, saponification number 140-160 mgKOH/g, acid value <=8.0 mgKOH/g and water content <=1.5%, and is used in cosmetic, food and industrial W/O systems.
Span-80
Tween-80 (polysorbate 80, CAS 9005-65-6) is a nonionic surfactant that functions as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifier and solubilizer. It conforms to HG/T 3510 as an amber viscous grease with hydroxyl value 65-82 mgKOH/g, saponification number 43-55 mgKOH/g, acid value <=2 mgKOH/g and water content <=2%, and is used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food systems.
Tween-80
Polyethylene Glycol 4000 (PEG-4000) is a high-molecular-weight PEG polymer (MW 3600-4400, hydroxyl value 26-32 mgKOH/g, 1% pH 5.0-7.0) supplied as a white flake (Pt-Co <=50) conforming to Q/320621HA024. It is water-soluble, inert and non-irritating, used as a binder, thickener, lubricant and solubiliser across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and industrial systems.
polyethylene glycol 4000
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There is no single best — the choice depends on your oil phase, desired texture, pH and preservation system. Span-80 / Tween-80 pairs and PEG grades cover most O/W and W/O systems; share your formula outline and our team will shortlist candidates.
Sorbitan esters (Span) and polysorbates (Tween) are plant-derived nonionic emulsifiers widely used in natural and organic skincare. Confirm your target market and formulation rules with our team so we can advise on suitability.
Yes — free 500 g to 1000 g samples are available for evaluation. The buyer covers freight, and the sample value is deducted from a future bulk order.
Share your application, target market and required volume — our team responds with selection and lead time.
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