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emulsifying waxes???
is there any real difference between sorbitan stearate, glyceryl stearate, sorbitan olivate, peg stearate and all these solid low hlb emulsifiers???? can someone educate me on when to use each? I always choose glyceryl stearate bc its the cheapest when I need to emulsify oils
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@natiyo123 as short answer the main difference in hlb value and even in the final texture try to Google it, it is easy to get more details.
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I have read the data sheets, of most of them. They seem very similar to each other, except price. Thats why Im asking.
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As @Fekher mentioned, the main difference should be the HLB value. For instance, if your PEG stearate is PEG-100 stearate, that one has a higher HLB than the rest, and works better for a different type of emulsion (although, it could also be paired with one of the low HLB emulsifiers for improved stability).
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