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Emulsion type
My formula consists of fatty alcohols, few ester oils, ethoxylated fatty alcohol and glyceryl stearate but self-emulsifying grade which has a small percentage of alkali. I call it non-ionic emulsion as I have no neutralization in this recipe. Am I right in calling this emulsion non-ionic????
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6 Replies
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the GMS SE is anionic so personally I wouldn’t label the emulsion non-ionic.
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That means any ingredient with a charge in emulsion would render the emulsion anionic or cationic depending on the nature of ingredient.
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I think it would depend on the charges of the other ingredients and their function. You mentioned GMS SE which I know is anionic but would be helpful to know the INCI of the other ingredients.
Normally GMS SE is paired up with a high HLB emulsifier for o/w (if your emulsion is o/w). -
It is an o/w emulsion, and its a very poor formula as well. It has cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate SE, mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate, ceteareth-20, colorants, preservative, walnut shells. Do you think it is an anionic emulsion?
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GMS SE, is usually Glyceryl Stearate and Potassium Stearate, so your emulsion will be anionic. pH should be high too, around 7 to 8 else you’ll just end up with Stearic Acid.
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Thanks for listing the INCI of your other ingredients milliachemist. I would still say your emulsion is anionic.
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