{"product_id":"emulsifying-wax-nf-cream-lotion-emulsifier-byc-lab","title":"Emulsifying Wax NF | Cream \u0026 Lotion Emulsifier | BYC Lab","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmulsifying Wax NF – Self-Emulsifying Wax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmulsifying Wax NF is a versatile, easy-to-use emulsifying ingredient designed to help bring oil and water together in cosmetic formulations, creating smooth, creamy and stable emulsions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade from a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCetearyl Alcohol and Polysorbate 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this non-ionic emulsifying wax is particularly suitable for making moisturising creams, body lotions, facial moisturisers and other oil-in-water (O\/W) formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts self-emulsifying properties make it a practical choice for both beginners and experienced formulators. It helps create products with a pleasant skin feel while contributing to the consistency, texture and stability of the finished formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplied as white to off-white waxy flakes, Emulsifying Wax NF melts easily into the heated oil phase and can be used as the main emulsifier in many conventional cream and lotion formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective emulsification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps combine oil and water into smooth, uniform creams and lotions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports emulsion stability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helps reduce separation when used in a properly developed formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproves texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contributes to a creamy consistency and pleasant application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-emulsifying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Can function as the main emulsifier in many oil-in-water formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile formulation ingredient:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for lightweight lotions, rich creams and a variety of skincare products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to incorporate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Supplied in convenient waxy flakes that melt into the heated oil phase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-ionic emulsifier:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compatible with a wide range of commonly used cosmetic ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmulsifying Wax NF is suitable for formulating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFacial moisturisers and daily face creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich night creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody lotions and body creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight moisturising lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleansing creams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisturising facial masks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter-sun lotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBB and CC cream bases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunscreen bases, subject to appropriate formulation development and efficacy testing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormulation Guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Usage Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following percentages refer to Emulsifying Wax NF as supplied, based on the type and desired consistency of the finished formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Creams \u0026amp; Lotions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5–8%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich, Heavy Creams:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–10%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight Body Milks \u0026amp; Serum Lotions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3–5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCleansing Balms \u0026amp; Moisturising Masks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6–9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ideal amount will depend on the oil phase, other ingredients and desired texture. Additional stabilisers or thickening ingredients may be used where necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolubility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Insoluble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeated Water:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hydrates and emulsifies when heated with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Oils \u0026amp; Fatty Alcohols:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soluble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Incorporate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd Emulsifying Wax NF to the oil phase alongside your chosen oils, butters and other oil-soluble ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat the oil phase to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70–75°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, stirring until the wax has completely melted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeat the water phase separately to a similar temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombine the two phases while mixing to form an emulsion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContinue stirring as the mixture cools. Add suitable heat-sensitive ingredients, preservatives and fragrance during the cool-down stage, generally below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where appropriate for those ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Processing Temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 70–75°C. Avoid prolonged heating above 85°C and repeated melting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Formulation pH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.0–7.0, with a reported stability range of 4.5–8.0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Works with many cosmetic oils, fatty acids, humectants, preservatives and common formulation ingredients. High concentrations of electrolytes or certain cationic ingredients may affect emulsion stability, so compatibility testing is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Formulation Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emulsifying Wax NF contains Polysorbate 60, an ethoxylated ingredient. It is therefore not suitable for formulations marketed as non-ethoxylated or PEG-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis ingredient is intended primarily for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoil-in-water emulsions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is not recommended as the sole emulsifier for water-in-oil systems or anhydrous formulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmulsifying Wax NF is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for use in the formulation and manufacture of finished cosmetic products. It is not intended for direct application as a finished skincare product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCAS Numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 67762-27-0 (Cetearyl Alcohol); 9005-67-8 (Polysorbate 60)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White to off-white waxy flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelting Point:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50–55°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cosmetic Grade \/ NF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stability, safety and performance of finished cosmetic products depend on the complete formulation, manufacturing process and appropriate testing. Customers are responsible for ensuring that their finished products meet applicable cosmetic regulatory requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Shelf Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, away from direct sunlight, moisture and excessive heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 2 years from the manufacturing date when stored under recommended conditions. Refer to the product label or batch documentation for the applicable expiry date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor external cosmetic use only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCertificate of Analysis (COA)                      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_COA_Emulsifying_Wax_NF_BYC-2026-028_PDF.pdf?v=1791808403\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVIEW DOCUMENT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety Data Sheet (SDS)                              \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYC_Lab_SDS_Emulsifying_Wax_NF_SDS-EMWX-001_PDF.pdf?v=1791808404\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVIEW DOCUMENT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BYC Lab","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":59460219666780,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":59460219699548,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 g","offer_id":59460219732316,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":59460219765084,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":59460219797852,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/2086\/7420\/files\/BYCLABCosmeticWaxFlakesimageforOlivem1000_cef749a8-fb76-4793-a33d-f2d242193c93.png?v=1791806130","url":"https:\/\/byclab.co.uk\/products\/emulsifying-wax-nf-cream-lotion-emulsifier-byc-lab","provider":"BYC Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}