Appearance (Colour)
Almost white to pale yellow
Appearance (Form)
Waxy solid
Saponification value
max. 2.0
Unsaponifiable matter
max. 86%
Iodine
max. 3%
Sodium Alkyl Sulphate
min. 8.7%
Water (KF)
max. 4%
Application
Emulsifying wax is created when a wax material is treated with a detergent (typically sodium dodecyl sulfate or polysorbates) to cause it to make oil and water bind together into a smooth emulsion. It is a white waxy solid with a low fatty alcohol odor.
It is used as an important emulsifying agent in cosmetic research applications.
