ERCAWAX CE V 1 kg

Building Stable Cream Formulations With a Self-Emulsifying Wax

ERCAWAX CE V in a 1 kg pack belongs to the Emulsifiers category and functions as a self-emulsifying wax used to form stable oil-in-water systems across the personal care industry, including creams, lotions, body milks and balms. The primary demand for this ingredient comes from skincare manufacturing, where formulators need a consistent texture that resists separation during storage and temperature fluctuations. A 1 kg pack is well suited for studio-scale and small-batch production, allowing workshops or growing brands to produce batches ranging from several dozen to a few hundred finished units without frequent reordering of raw materials.

The wax works by linking the oil and water phases into a single homogeneous system, preventing them from splitting apart over time. It combines well with vegetable and mineral oils, silicones, and thickeners based on cellulose or acrylic polymers. Typical dosage ranges from 3 to 8 percent of the total formula weight depending on the desired thickness and stability of the emulsion. The ingredient is added to the oil phase and heated together with the oils to around 70-75 degrees Celsius, then combined with a water phase heated to the same temperature. Matching the temperature of both phases is essential for achieving a smooth structure free of lumps or separation.

In industrial formulations, ERCAWAX CE V is frequently paired with other emulsifiers to achieve a lighter texture or improved stability under demanding storage conditions. For a lighter finish, formulators often add Emulpharma 1000, which improves spreadability and reduces a greasy after-feel on skin. For formulas that must remain stable at elevated storage temperatures, combining with ErcaWax BM1 adds extra body and viscosity to the system. Complex formulations can also include ERCAMULS NF V as a co-emulsifier for finer control over the final texture.

Beyond cosmetics, this class of emulsifying wax is used in technical-grade creams, certain household chemical products, and occasionally in candle formulations that include emulsified additives. The wax should be stored in a dry area at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture sources, in a tightly sealed container to prevent oxidation and preserve emulsifying performance. Under proper storage conditions, shelf life typically ranges from two to three years.

Nourishing Body Lotion With ERCAWAX CE V

Distilled water 650 ml

ERCAWAX CE V 35 g

Sweet almond oil 45 g

Coconut oil 30 g

Vegetable glycerin 25 g

Broad spectrum preservative 7 g

Fragrance oil 6 g