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  • Eumulgent to Fragances

    Posted by Gonzalez on February 9, 2017 at 9:59 pm

    Hello:

    We had a fragance that is formulated with 24% de aroma, 69% de alcohol, 1% fijador y c.s.p agua.  The product obtained is too oily. What emulgent are used in perfumery for decreace these problem?

    Gonzalez replied 8 years, 1 month ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • johnb

    Member
    February 10, 2017 at 8:06 am

    I understand the problem as being the separation into two phases.

    That being so:

    1. the perfume (aroma) level is very high. 10 - 15% is nearer the norm for what is usually called an “extrait” perfume. Perfume compounds are normally completely soluble in alcohol (ethanol) of sufficient concentration.

    2. I assume the missing 6% of the formulation is water. The strength of the alcohol is not stated. I think that is is simply a case of there being an excess of water in the mix.

    It is rare/unknown to use solubilisers in perfumes of this high concentration of perfume compound (aroma).

  • Gonzalez

    Member
    February 10, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Hello Johnb. Thank you. I´m going to decreace the % of water.

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