Emulsifier ERCAMULS AE V 1 kg

Getting a Firm, Split-Resistant Cream Texture with a Self-Emulsifying Wax

Emulsifier ERCAMULS AE V in a 1 kg pack belongs to the group of nonionic self-emulsifying components listed in the Emulsifiers section and is used to build stable oil-in-water systems. This pack size suits studio laboratories, small cosmetic workshops and manufacturers that have already moved beyond single test batches toward regular production runs of creams, lotions or balms, where predictable raw material behavior from batch to batch really matters.

The main field of use for this emulsifier is skin and body care - facial and hand creams, body lotions, emulsion bases carrying pigments or active ingredients, as well as topical pharmaceutical ointments and liniments where a firm yet non-greasy texture is required. In household chemistry, similar emulsifiers are used for cream-type cleaning products and polishes, while the fragrance industry relies on them to stabilize aromatic emulsions within cream bases. Less commonly, but still notably, such emulsifiers appear in food manufacturing for cream fillings and sauces where the fat phase must stay held within the water phase without separating during storage.

The emulsifier is introduced into the oil phase during the heating stage, typically at 70 to 75 degrees Celsius, together with other lipid components such as oils, waxes and fatty alcohols. Once fully melted, the oil phase is combined with the water phase preheated to the same temperature, under constant stirring. This method ensures even distribution of the emulsifier and forms a fine, separation-resistant structure. The recommended dosage usually ranges from 3 to 8 percent of the total formula weight, depending on the desired thickness and oil content.

ERCAMULS AE V pairs well with other stabilizing and thickening components. Formulators comparing textures or looking for alternatives often turn to Emulsifier XYLIANCE, which gives a lighter, more slip-like finish, or Emulsifier Emulpharma V, commonly used in pharmaceutical and dermatological formulas. For plant oil-based recipes, many add Emulsifier Olivoil Avenate Emulsifier, which lends the emulsion a softer, more nourishing structure.

Store the emulsifier in a tightly closed container, in a dry place at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture sources. Under proper storage conditions the product keeps its emulsifying performance stable throughout the stated shelf life. This 1 kg pack size is intended for serial laboratory batches and small production runs where cost efficiency and consistent results from one batch to the next are essential.

Rich Body Lotion with Sweet Almond Oil

Distilled water 650 ml

ERCAMULS AE V 40 g

Sweet almond oil 55 g

Jojoba oil 25 g

Cetyl alcohol 12 g

Glycerin 25 g

Preservative 7 g

Fragrance 3 g

Heat the water phase to 75 degrees and keep it over a water bath. Separately melt the emulsifier together with the cetyl alcohol and oils at the same temperature until fully homogeneous. Pour the oil phase into the water phase in a thin stream while mixing continuously with a hand blender for 5 to 7 minutes until a firm emulsion forms, then cool the mixture to 40 degrees, add glycerin, preservative and fragrance, blend for another 2 to 3 minutes and fill into jars.