Moisturizing Emollient Properties – SESAMULS® OW
When it comes to formulate creams and emulsions, chemists have to face several issues and amongst them also the selection of the emollients. Either established by commercial or marketing purposes or by economic needs, emollients play an active role in the formulas and especially in their stability and characteristics.
As a natural and non-ethoxylated emulsifier, SESAMULS© OW shows excellent compatibility with a wide range of emollients. However, some of them might affect the stability of the formula and will therefore require the add of further ingredients that will help the stability of the emulsion.
| Emollient | Viscosity, mPas at 25°C | Stability at 25°C | Stability at 40°C | Distinctive note |
| Sunflower Oil | 10.000 | Stable | Stable | |
| Olive Oil | 36.000 | Stable | Stable | Few droplets |
| Jojoba Oil | 40.000 | Stable | Stable |
Viscosity lowered
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| Argan Oil | 15.000 | Stable | Stable | |
| Safflower Oil | 18.000 | Stable | Stable | |
| Avocado Oil | 20.000 | Stable | Stable | Few droplets |
| Shea Butter | 35.000 | Stable | Stable |
Viscosity increased
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| Cocoa Butter | 38.000 | Stable | Unstable |
Viscosity increased
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| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | 20.000 | Stable | Stable | |
| Dimethicone 200 cst | 12.000 | Unstable | Unstable | |
| Squalane | 6.000 | Unstable | Unstable | |
| Mineral Oil | 5.000 | Unstable | Unstable | Separated |
| Cyclopentasiloxane | 7.000 | Stable | Stable |
Although test conditions and origin of the ingredients may vary, nevertheless, SESAMULS© OW, did show very good compatibility and synergy with the tested emollients.