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A Guide to Cold Processing | Unleash Your Cold Process Potential

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Do you spend a lot of energy on your formulations?

 

Now that the need to save energy and money is more important than ever, it's time to talk about cold processing  and its advantages.

Cold processing refers to a production or manufacturing approach that avoids the use of high temperatures during processing stages.
 

Its main advantages are:

Surfachem's cold processing solutions

Product Supplier Description
Dermofeel easymuls plus Evonik Natural, anionic PEG-free O/W emulsifier suitable for low-viscous and sprayable products which shows excellent cold process emulsifying capacities and can be used without a co-emulsifier. It provides a light and non-tacky skin feel and can stabilise formulations containing 5 to 30% oil content.
Isolan 17 MB Evonik Natural, cold processable W/O emulsifier with outstanding stabilisation properties for even challenging systems such as aerosols and quick-breaking emulsions. It’s suitable for a wide range of textures from sprays to butters and is compatible with all types of ingredients, eg. UV filters, pigments, electrolytes and actives.
Pemulen EZ-4U Lubrizol Very easy-to-disperse polymeric emulsifier with excellent aesthetics and smooth glossy appearance. Forms low viscosity emulsions that are sprayable. Viscosity can be enhanced with Carbopol® polymers.
Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer Lubrizol Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Extremely efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity. Its short flow, non-drip properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.
Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer Lubrizol Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in gels and emulsions. Ideal rheology modifier for thickening low-moderate surfactant level shampoos and non-sulfate systems.
Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer Lubrizol Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in gels and emulsions. Efficient rheology modifier in hair gels, excellent compatibility with hair fixatives.
Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer Lubrizol Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Allows the formulator to achieve desired rheological and aesthetic properties in the presence of electrolytes or acidic actives required for consumer products. Its high electrolyte tolerance and broad pH compatibility make it ideal for formulating products with botanical extracts or water-soluble salts, as well as acidic ingredients

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To discover more information on our range of cold process emulsification products please contact us or send us an email at info@surfachem.com

Thursday, 01 February 2024

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