Solution Approach
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Typical Formulation Workflow
1
Concept & Claim Definition
Define the product type, sensory and claim targets, and the regulatory and label framework (INCI, regional cosmetic regulations, certifications).
2
Ingredient Selection
Match emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants, actives, preservatives, or rheology modifiers to the formula, skin-feel, and compatibility window.
3
Bench Formulation
Build and stabilize the emulsion or system at the bench, checking pH, viscosity, preservative efficacy, and aesthetics.
4
Stability & Compliance Validation
Run stability and compatibility testing, confirm preservative efficacy, and finalize the INCI, CoA, and documentation.
Recommended Chemistries (6)
Glyceryl stearate
CAS 31566-31-1
Esters
Self-emulsifying base for creams and lotions
Low-HLB self-emulsifier that builds a lamellar liquid-crystal gel network at the O/W interface, immobilizing droplets so they can't coalesce
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Ceteareth-40 Solid
CAS 68439-49-6
Specialty Additives
Nonionic emulsifier for O/W emulsions
High-HLB (~17) nonionic that pairs with a low-HLB co-emulsifier to hit the required HLB of the oil phase, lowering interfacial tension for a fine, stable O/W droplet population
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
CAS 176429-87-1
Polymers & Resins
Pemulen-type emulsion stabilizer and thickener
Pemulen-type crosspolymer that builds yield value in the water phase, suspending oil droplets in a weak gel so creaming and phase separation are arrested
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Ceto-Stearyl Alcohol
CAS 67762-27-0
Specialty Additives
Waxy emollient and viscosity builder
Fatty-alcohol consistency factor that swells the lamellar network with the primary emulsifier, raising viscosity and locking in the emulsion
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Polysorbate 80 (Tween 80), FCC Food Grade
CAS 9005-65-6
Surfactants
Nonionic emulsifier for oils and lipophilic actives
Nonionic emulsifier (HLB ~15) for lipophilic oils and oil-soluble actives, used to fine-tune the blend HLB toward the oil-phase requirement
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Disodium EDTA (Food Grade)
CAS 139-33-3
Specialty Additives
Metal chelant for formula stability and preservative efficacy
Sequesters trace Ca/Mg/Fe that catalyze rancidity and destabilize anionic emulsifiers, protecting the emulsion through accelerated-stability testing
Physical Description: White odorless solid; White odorless crystals Appearance: White crystalline powder Melting Point: MP: 242 °C /EDTA disodium dihydrate/
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Esters, silicones, and hydrocarbon emollients for spreadability, after-feel, and occlusion in leave-on and rinse-off systems
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Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners
Carbomers, cellulosics, gums, and associative thickeners controlling viscosity, yield value, and flow across emulsion and gel systems
ViscosityGel FormationSuspension
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Emulsifiers & Dispersants
Nonionic, anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for O/W, W/O, and multiple emulsion architectures. Includes pigment dispersants
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Stabilizers & Processing Aids
Chelators, antioxidants, preservative boosters, pH buffers, and UV filters protecting formulation integrity through processing and shelf life
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Chelators & pH Adjusters
Metal-ion chelators and pH-adjusting acids, bases, and buffers that prevent rancidity, stabilize color, and hold formulas at their target pH.
ChelationpH AdjustmentSequestration
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