{"product_id":"emulsifying-wax","title":"Emulsifying Wax","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003eEmulsifying Wax  (Ceteostearyl Alcohol \u0026amp; Sorbitan Monostearate) | Abbey Essentials\u003c\/title\u003e\n\n\n\n  \u003ch1\u003eCeteostearyl Alcohol \u0026amp; Sorbitan Monostearate (Emulsifying Wax)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Facts 🔎\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003ctable\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeteostearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Monostearate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmulsifier · Co-emulsifier · Thickener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Use Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.3–0.4 % for stable emulsions; up to 5 % as thickener\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaxy white flakes or beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolubility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmphiphilic; dispersible in water when heated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCeteostearyl Alcohol from coconut oil; Sorbitan Monostearate from corn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis Emulsifying Wax combines ceteostearyl alcohol with sorbitan monostearate to reliably bind oil and water phases in creams and lotions, ensuring a smooth, homogeneous texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Abbey Essentials Emulsifying Wax?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOur vegan-friendly blend uses plant-derived coconut and corn sources. It forms stable emulsions at low levels and provides extra body when used at higher concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreates stable oil-in-water emulsions at 0.3–0.4 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eActs as thickener above 1 % for richer textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEnhances viscosity and product stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVegan and sustainably sourced\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCompatible across a wide pH range (4–10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFormulation Guidelines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHeat oil and wax to 70 °C to fully melt\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd to oil phase, then combine with heated water phase under shear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse 0.3–0.4 % for emulsification; increase to up to 5 % for thickening\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCool under gentle stirring to avoid graininess\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSafety \u0026amp; Regulatory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eApproved under EC 1223\/2009. Non-irritant at recommended levels. MSDS available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eStore in a cool, dry place. Shelf life: 24 months unopened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eExplore our complete \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raw-materials\"\u003eRaw Materials\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Abbey Essentials","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":56209453810039,"sku":"1404","price":10.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":56209453842807,"sku":"1405","price":18.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":56209453875575,"sku":"1406","price":62.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 kg","offer_id":56209453908343,"sku":"1407","price":112.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3427\/1896\/files\/emulsifying-waxcosmetic-ingredients-3039005.webp?v=1769433009","url":"https:\/\/www.herbalshire.com\/products\/emulsifying-wax","provider":"Herbalshire Handmade Herbal Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}