HLBs

EMULSIFIER & SOLUBILIZERS
Defoamers
Dispersants of solids in oil

Wetting agent
O/W emulsifier
W/O Emulsifier
O/W and W/O co-emulsifier
Function
HLB
Trade Name
INCI Name
Properties
1,0
SURFHOPE C-2101
Sucrose erucate
Very stable W/O emulsions, can be used to obtain

HLB.
1,0
SURFHOPE C-1201
Sucrose laurate
Can modify the crystalline structure of solid

triglycerides with useful benefits to the physical
properties of the product.
1,0
SURFHOPE C-1701
Sucrose oleate
W/O co-emulsifier.
1,0
SURFHOPE C-1601
Sucrose palmitate
Forms exceptionally heat stable emulsions.
1,0
SURFHOPE C-1800
Sucrose stearate
Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.
1,0
SURFHOPE C-1801
Sucrose stearate
2,0
SURFHOPE C-2102
Sucrose erucate
Very stable water in oil emulsions, can be used to

obtain HLB.
2,0
SURFHOPE C-1802
Sucrose stearate
3,0
RYOTO B-70D
Decaglycerol behenate
Rich skin feel emulsifier.
3,0
SURFHOPE C-2203
Sucrose behenate
Very mild, non-ionic emulsifier.
3,0
SURFHOPE C-1803
Sucrose stearate
4,0
RYOTO B-100D
Decaglycerol behenate
4,7
SORBITAN STEARATE
Sorbitan stearate
Co-stabilizer for Inutec SP1, Neocare SC15, Neocare

CG90, Polysorbate-60.
4,9
STEARETH-2
Steareth-2
Used in combination with steareth-21 for milk or

cream emulsions. Salt, acid and alkaline stable.
5,0
RYOTO ER-60D
Decaglycerol erucate
W/O emulsifier.
5,0
SURFHOPE C-1205
Sucrose laurate
Modifies the crystalline structure of solid triglycerides

with useful benefits to the physical properties of the
product
5,0
SURFHOPE C-1805
Sucrose stearate
5,3
CETEARETH-2
Ceteareth-2
Combined with ceteareth-12, or ceteareth-12 and -20

to form spray, milks and creams.
5,5
NEOCARE PHS
PEG-30
Dipolyhydroxystearate
Stable W/O milks and creams
5,5
NEOCARE PHSL
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,

PEG-30
Dipolyhydroxystearate
Cold processable; W/O milks and creams.
6,5
LAURETH-2
Laureth-2
For bath oils (to disperse non-polar oils, with blooming

effect), for shampoos (thickener, foam reducer).
6,5
OLETH-2
Oleth-2
Co-emulsifier for micro-emulsions,

powders dispersion.
6,7
SORBITAN PALMITATE
Sorbitan palmitate
Co-stabilizer for
Polysorbate-40.
7,0
RYOTO O-50D
Decaglycerol oleate
For bath oils.
7,0
SURFHOPE C-1807
Sucrose stearate
Inutec
SP1,
allows
Neocare
bath
CG90,
8,0
INUTEC SP1
Inulin lauryl carbamate
Emulsify up to 60% oils with different nature in O/W

stable emulsions. Cold processable; electrolites
tolerant; gives nice light skin feel of the final products,
no viscosity build-up (for spray, milks, creams and
butters emulsions).
8,0
LAURETH-3
Laureth-3
For bath oils (to disperse medium oils as vegetable

oils, with blooming effect), thickener for hair-and
skincare products.
8,3
SORBITAN OLEATE
Sorbitan oleate
W/O co-emulsifier.
8,5
PEG-4 STEARATE
PEG-4 Stearate
Forms very stable emulsion for difficult application

with salts, acids.
8,6
SORBITAN LAURATE
Sorbitan laurate
Co-stabilizer for acrylates (avoids oil separation).
9,0
RYOTO ER-30D
Decaglycerol erucate
For bath oils.
Product list Oct2006
Emulsifiers & Solubilizers
Detergent
Solubilizer
O/W emulsifier
Wetting agent
Function
HLB
Trade Name
INCI Name
Properties
9,0
RYOTO S-28D
Decaglycerol stearate
Natural O/W emulsifier.
9,0
SURFHOPE C-1809
Sucrose stearate
9,4
LAURETH-4
Laureth-4
For bath oils (to disperse polar oils as castor oil, PPG-15
stearyl ether, with blooming effect).
9,8
PEG-6 STEARATE
PEG-6 Stearate

with salts, acids.
9,8
NEOCARE SLPL
Sorbitan Laurate,
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Cold processable; O/W milks
10,0
SABOWAX CS 6
Ceteareth-6, Stearyl
alcohol
Combined with ceteareth-25.
10,0
RYOTO S-24D
Natural O/W emulsifier.
10,0
OLETH-5
Oleth-5
Produces ultrafine dispersed emulsions, solubilizer for

essential oils and active infredients .
11,0
RYOTO SWA-20D
Prevents creaming.
11,0
NEOWAX FL 65
Glyceryl stearate,
PEG-100 Stearate
Non-polar systems compatible; increases stability,

gives substantive touch. Universal emulsifier.
11,0
PEG-8 STEARATE
PEG-8 Stearate
O/W nonionic emulsifier, suitable for creams and

lotion
11,0
NEOCARE CG90
Cetearyl glucoside
Natural emulsifier for creams and lotions.
11,0
SURFHOPE C-1811
Sucrose stearate
12,5
LAURETH-8
Laureth-8
Allows adding the hydrophilic substance

lipophilic medium (water soluble colorant in oil).
12,8
LAURETH-9
Laureth-9
Allows adding the hydrophilic substance into

Anaesthetic effect.
13,0
CETEARETH-12
Ceteareth-12
Combined with ceteareth-2, or ceteareth-2 and -20

to form spray, milks and creams.
13,0
RYOTO O-15D
Decaglycerol oleate
Natural HLB corrector.
13,0
RYOTO SWA-15D
Co-emulsifier.
13,0
LAURETH-10
Laureth-10
Allows adding the hydrophilic substance into

Anaesthetic effect.
13,0
OLETH-10
Oleth-10
HLB corrector.
14,0
RYOTO SWA-10D
Co-emulsifier. Prevents creaming.
14,0
NEOWAX EL 40
PEG-40 Castor oil
Solubilizer.
14,0
NEOWAX ELH 40
PEG-40 Hydrogenated
castor oil
Available in liquid or paste types. Solubilizer, does not

become rancid.
14,8
POLYSORBATE-60
Polysorbate-60
Solubilizer.
15,0
RYOTO M-10D
Decaglycerol myristate
Co-emulsifier.
15,0
POLYSORBATE-80
Polysorbate-80
Solubilizer.
15,0
SURFHOPE C-1215L
Sucrose laurate
Natural O/W emulsifier. Solubilizer.
15,0
SURFHOPE C-1715
Sucrose oleate
HLB corrector.
15,0
SURFHOPE C-1615
Sucrose palmitate
15,0
SURFHOPE C-1815
Sucrose stearate
15,3
CETEARETH-20
Ceteareth-20
Used in combination with other ceteareth, or alone

(with cetearyl alcohol) for body milks.
15,5
ISOCETETH-20
Isoceteth-20
Solubilizer for micro-emulsions.
15,5
PEG-20 STEARATE
PEG-20 Stearate

with salts, acids.
15,5
STEARETH-21
Steareth-21
Used in combination with steareth-2 for milk or cream

emulsions, or alone for O/W emulsion with up to 70%
oil phase. Salt, acid and alkaline stable.
15,6
OLETH-20
Oleth-20
Powerful solubilizer in addition with oleth-30.
15,7
POLYSORBATE 40
Polysorbate 40
Solubilizer.
into
Solubilizer
O/W emulsifier
Function
HLB
Trade Name
INCI Name
Properties
16,0
CETEARETH-25
Ceteareth-25
Used in combination with other ceteareth, or alone

(with cetearyl alcohol) for body milks.
16,0
RYOTO L-10D
Decaglycerol laurate
Natural solubilizer. Stabilizes O/W emulsions.
16,0
SURFHOPE C-1216
Sucrose laurate
Forms elegant O/W emulsions.
16,0
SURFHOPE C-1416
Sucrose myristate
16,0
SURFHOPE C-1616
Sucrose palmitate
16,0
SURFHOPE C-1816
Sucrose stearate
Tends to form liquid crystal structures in aqueous

solutions.
16,7
POLYSORBATE 20
Polysorbate 20
Solubilizer. Decreases the eye irritation of SLES.
16,9
LAURETH-23
Laureth-23
Solubilizer, hair wetting agent (shampoos, shave

products).
16,9
PEG-40 STEARATE
PEG-40 Stearate

with salts, acids.
17,0
CETEARETH-30
Ceteareth-30
Used with very strong oxidative (H2O2) or reductive

(thioglycolates) substances.
17,0
RYOTO L-7D
Decaglycerol laurate
Natural solubilizer. Stabilizes O/W emulsions.
17,0
OLETH-30
Oleth-30
Powerful solubilizer in addition with oleth-20.
17,5
CETEARETH-50
Ceteareth-50
17,8
OLETH-50
Oleth-50
18,8
PEG-100 STEARATE
PEG-100 Stearate
Strong emulsifier, giving very stable systems in

combination with glyceryl stearate. Offers more
versatility than Neowax FL65.
NEOWAX NH
Cetearyl alcohol,
Sodium cetearyl sulfate
Self-emulsifying O/W anionic base, suitable for creams

lotions containing disturbing agents.
NEOCARE OLIVE
Olivoyl hydrolized wheat

protein, Cetearyl
Natural olive based O/W emulsifier for rich lotions and
alcohol, Glyceryl oleate,
creams; foaming emulsions.
Glyceryl stearate,
Potassium hydroxide
NEOCARE PALM
Palmitoyl hydrolized
wheat protein
SABOWAX AE
Glyceryl stearate,
Ceteareth-2, Ceteareth- Self-emulsifying O/W base, suitable for lotions, creams
12, Cetearyl alcohol,
and ointments. Very good stability.
Cetyl palmitate
Natural palm based O/W lipoproteic emulsifier for rich

lotions and creams.

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What are emulsifiers and what are their functions?

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What are some examples of emulsifiers listed and their properties?

EMULSIFIER & SOLUBILIZERS

Dispersants of solids in oil

O/W and W/O co-emulsifier

Very stable W/O emulsions, can be used to obtain

Can modify the crystalline structure of solid

Forms exceptionally heat stable emulsions.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Very stable water in oil emulsions, can be used to

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Rich skin feel emulsifier.

Very mild, non-ionic emulsifier.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Co-stabilizer for Inutec SP1, Neocare SC15, Neocare

Used in combination with steareth-21 for milk or

Modifies the crystalline structure of solid triglycerides

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Combined with ceteareth-12, or ceteareth-12 and -20

Stable W/O milks and creams

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,

Cold processable; W/O milks and creams.

For bath oils (to disperse non-polar oils, with blooming

Co-emulsifier for micro-emulsions,

For bath oils.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Inulin lauryl carbamate

Emulsify up to 60% oils with different nature in O/W

For bath oils (to disperse medium oils as vegetable

Forms very stable emulsion for difficult application

Co-stabilizer for acrylates (avoids oil separation).

For bath oils.

Product list Oct2006

Emulsifiers & Solubilizers

Natural O/W emulsifier.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Forms very stable emulsion for difficult application

Cold processable; O/W milks

Combined with ceteareth-25.

Natural O/W emulsifier.

Produces ultrafine dispersed emulsions, solubilizer for

Non-polar systems compatible; increases stability,

O/W nonionic emulsifier, suitable for creams and

Natural emulsifier for creams and lotions.

Forms liquid crystal structures in aqueous solutions.

Allows adding the hydrophilic substance

Allows adding the hydrophilic substance into

Combined with ceteareth-2, or ceteareth-2 and -20

Natural HLB corrector.

Allows adding the hydrophilic substance into

Co-emulsifier. Prevents creaming.

PEG-40 Castor oil

Available in liquid or paste types. Solubilizer, does not

Natural O/W emulsifier. Solubilizer.

Forms exceptionally heat stable emulsions.