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Emulsifiers

Emulsifying systems for stable, elegant creams, lotions and emulsions across leave-on and rinse-off formats.

Polysorbate 80
Salicare 80
Non-ionic hydrophilic emulsifier and solubiliser for oils, fragrances, and fat-soluble actives, enhancing spreadability and water-dispersibility.
Liquid

Pale yellow – yellow clear Liquid

Soluble in water and alcohols

Non-ionic hydrophilic emulsifier and solubiliser for oils, fragrances, and fat-soluble actives, enhancing spreadability and water-dispersibility.

9005-65-6

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Cocamide DEA
Salicare DC
Coconut-derived surfactant supplied as a pale-yellow solution, valued for its wetting, thickening, cleaning, and foam-stabilizing properties.
Liquid

Clear yellow Liquid

Soluble in water

Coconut-derived surfactant supplied as a pale-yellow solution, valued for its wetting, thickening, cleaning, and foam-stabilizing properties.

68603-42-9

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Ethylene Glycol Monostearate
Salicare MSE
Opacifying and pearlescent agent in white flake form, imparting a smooth, rich texture with minimal effect on foam profile.
Solid

Creamy-white to off-white Flakes

Soluble in alcohol, acetone and ethyl ether

Opacifying and pearlescent agent in white flake form, imparting a smooth, rich texture with minimal effect on foam profile.

111-60-4

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Ethylhexyl Stearate
Salicare 26S
Stable lipophilic emollient ester improving lubrication, spreadability, and after-feel, and acting as a solvent for lipophilic actives and pigments.
Liquid

Clear Liquid / Paste

Soluble in oils

Stable lipophilic emollient ester improving lubrication, spreadability, and after-feel, and acting as a solvent for lipophilic actives and pigments.

22047-49-0

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Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Salicare 2616
Fatty acid ester emollient that imparts richness and a smooth feel to formulations, widely used as an effective replacement for mineral oil.
Liquid

Clear colorless Liquid

Soluble in vegetable oils on warming and emulsifies readily into the oil phase

Fatty acid ester emollient that imparts richness and a smooth feel to formulations, widely used as an effective replacement for mineral oil.

29806-73-3

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Sorbitan Monolaurate
Salicare MUL20
Non-ionic lipophilic co-emulsifier for water-in-oil and oil-in-water systems, with strong coupling properties for immiscible liquids.
Liquid

Clear yellow Liquid

Dispersible in water and soluble in many vegetable and mineral oils

Non-ionic lipophilic co-emulsifier for water-in-oil and oil-in-water systems, with strong coupling properties for immiscible liquids.

1338-39-2

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Sorbitan Oleate
Salicare 8070
Low-HLB non-ionic liquid emulsifier favouring water-in-oil systems, supporting prolonged emulsion stability and cold-process manufacturing.
Liquid

Yellow - Amber colour Liquid

Dispersible in water and soluble in organic solvents and mineral oils

Low-HLB non-ionic liquid emulsifier favouring water-in-oil systems, supporting prolonged emulsion stability and cold-process manufacturing.

1338-43-8

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Ceteareth 20
Salicare CTH 20
Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water cosmetic systems, valued for its inert nature, excellent safety profile, and widespread use in classic cream formulations.
Solid

White to off-white Flakes

Soluble in water and ethanol and dispersible in mineral oils

Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water cosmetic systems, valued for its inert nature, excellent safety profile, and widespread use in classic cream formulations.

68439-49-6

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Polysorbate 60
Salicare 60
Versatile non-ionic emulsifier widely recognised for its ability to stabilize formulations containing vegetable oils, silicones, mineral oils, and other hydrophobic actives.
Liquid

Pale yellow clear Viscous Liquid

Soluble in water and ethanol, and partially in oils and other organic solvents

Versatile non-ionic emulsifier widely recognised for its ability to stabilize formulations containing vegetable oils, silicones, mineral oils, and other hydrophobic actives.

9005-67-8

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Polysorbate 20
Salicare SURF 20
Versatile, non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier and solubilizer designed for use in creams, liquid emulsions, and essential oil-based formulations.
Liquid

Clear yellow Liquid

Soluble in water

Versatile, non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier and solubilizer designed for use in creams, liquid emulsions, and essential oil-based formulations.

9005-64-5

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Glyceryl Oleate
Salicare OM
Mono-glyceride-based emulsifier that functions as a skin-identical lipid and effective re-fatting agent with excellent moisture-retention properties.
Liquid

Light yellowish Liquid

Soluble in alcohol

Mono-glyceride-based emulsifier that functions as a skin-identical lipid and effective re-fatting agent with excellent moisture-retention properties.

68424-61-3

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Salicare CAPB
Amphoteric surfactant derived from the reaction of coconut oil fatty acids with dimethylaminopropylamine, known for excellent foaming, wetting, and cleansing with high mildness.
Liquid

Clear yellow Liquid

Soluble in water

Amphoteric surfactant derived from the reaction of coconut oil fatty acids with dimethylaminopropylamine, known for excellent foaming, wetting, and cleansing with high mildness.

61789-40-0

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Sorbitan Trioleate
Salicare 85
Sorbitan triester widely used as a high-performance water-in-oil emulsifier, mild, biodegradable, and non-ionic with a strong affinity for oil phases.
Liquid

Yellow - Amber Liquid

Soluble in edible oils, mineral oils, and other lipid systems

Sorbitan triester widely used as a high-performance water-in-oil emulsifier, mild, biodegradable, and non-ionic with a strong affinity for oil phases.

26266-58-0

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PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Salicare P7GC
Water-soluble polyol fatty acid ester functioning as a mild, non-ionic surfactant with a rich super-fattening profile and extremely low skin and eye irritation potential.
Liquid

Colourless to Pale yellow Liquid

Soluble in water and oils

Water-soluble polyol fatty acid ester functioning as a mild, non-ionic surfactant with a rich super-fattening profile and extremely low skin and eye irritation potential.

68201-46-7

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Steareth 21
Salicare STH-21
Non-ionic surfactant produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, offering excellent emulsification performance and strong foam-stabilizing properties.
Solid

White to off-white Flakes

Soluble in water

Non-ionic surfactant produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide with stearyl alcohol, offering excellent emulsification performance and strong foam-stabilizing properties.

9005-00-9

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Steareth 2
Salicare STH 2
Polyethylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol serving as an effective emulsifier and co-emulsifier for stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions.
Solid

White to off-white Waxy solid

Soluble in lipids, ethers

Polyethylene glycol ether of stearyl alcohol serving as an effective emulsifier and co-emulsifier for stable oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions.

9005-00-9

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PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Salicare RH40
PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil derivative used as a surfactant, solubilizer, emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
Liquid

Yellowish Liquid

Soluble in oil and water

PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil derivative used as a surfactant, solubilizer, emulsifier, emollient, and cleansing agent in cosmetics and personal care products.

61788-85-0

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Glyceryl Stearate, PEG - 100 Stearate
Salicare 165
Primary emulsifier ideal for creating a wide range of oil-in-water creams and lotions with robust emulsion stability, even in formulations with high electrolyte levels.
Solid

Off-white Flakes

Soluble in mineral oils, vegetable oils, lower alcohols, and fatty esters

Primary emulsifier ideal for creating a wide range of oil-in-water creams and lotions with robust emulsion stability, even in formulations with high electrolyte levels.

Glyceryl Stearate: 31566-31-1; PEG - 100 Stearate: 9004-99-3

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Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth - 20
Salicare EW
Non-ionic emulsifying wax composed of Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20, offering excellent emulsifying and stabilizing performance across a broad pH range.
Solid

White to off-white Flakes

Water soluble

Non-ionic emulsifying wax composed of Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20, offering excellent emulsifying and stabilizing performance across a broad pH range.

Cetearyl Alcohol: 67762-27-0; Ceteareth - 20: 68439-49-6

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Ceteareth-25
Salicare CTH 25
Non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser composed of polyoxyethylene ethers of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, forming stable oil-in-water emulsions with liquid crystal structures.
Solid

White to off-white Flakes

Soluble in water and ethanol, and dispersible in mineral oils

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser composed of polyoxyethylene ethers of cetyl and stearyl alcohol, forming stable oil-in-water emulsions with liquid crystal structures.

68439-49-6

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Ethylene Glycol Distearate
Salicare DSE
Diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid, functioning as a pearlizing agent and opacifier that imparts a smooth pearlescent sheen in personal care formulations.
Solid

White to creamish solid flakes

Soluble in Alcohol, Acetone and Ethyl Ether

Diester of ethylene glycol and stearic acid, functioning as a pearlizing agent and opacifier that imparts a smooth pearlescent sheen in personal care formulations.

627-83-8

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Glyceryl Stearate SE
Salicare SE
Mono-glyceride-based emulsifier used alongside other emulsifiers to stabilize polar and non-polar oil phases, with excellent opacifying and pearlizing properties.
Solid

White to off-white or cream white Flakes

Soluble in Alcohol, Acetone and Ethyl Ether

Mono-glyceride-based emulsifier used alongside other emulsifiers to stabilize polar and non-polar oil phases, with excellent opacifying and pearlizing properties.

31566-31-1

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Glycolipids
Salicare GL6
Low-foaming sophorolipid biosurfactant produced by yeast fermentation, 100% natural origin (ISO 16128 compliant), suitable for non-sulphate and non-palm oil formulations.
Liquid

Amber / Yellow Clear Liquid

Water soluble

Low-foaming sophorolipid biosurfactant produced by yeast fermentation, 100% natural origin (ISO 16128 compliant), suitable for non-sulphate and non-palm oil formulations.

2821849-04-9

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Glycolipids
Salicare GL13
High-foam sophorolipid biosurfactant produced by yeast fermentation, 100% natural origin (ISO 16128 compliant), generating and stabilising high foam in non-sulphate formulations.
Liquid

Amber / yellow Clear liquid

Water soluble

High-foam sophorolipid biosurfactant produced by yeast fermentation, 100% natural origin (ISO 16128 compliant), generating and stabilising high foam in non-sulphate formulations.

2102535-74-8

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Glycolipids, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE
Salicare GE
Versatile, nature-derived emulsifier blend that produces ultra-white, stable emulsions with superior emulsification, smooth texture, and a soft, lightweight sensory profile.
Solid

White to off-white Flakes / Wax

Dispersible in water and soluble in oil

Versatile, nature-derived emulsifier blend that produces ultra-white, stable emulsions with superior emulsification, smooth texture, and a soft, lightweight sensory profile.

Glycolipids: 2102535-74-8; Cetyl Alcohol: 36653-82-4; Glyceryl Stearate SE: 11099-07-3

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