Emulsifier Recommendations for Mineral Oil and IPM Formulation

For a formulation containing Mineral Oil and IPM, you will likely need an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsifier to create a stable emulsion with a water phase. Based on your ingredients, here are a couple of suitable oil-in-water emulsifiers:

• Ceteareth-10: This is an oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB of 12-13. It is typically used at a rate of 0.5-30% and should be mixed in the oil phase, heated to 70-80°C to melt.

• C12-15 Pareth-12: This is a non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier with an approximate HLB of 14.4. It is commonly used at a rate of 1-10% and is mixed with the oil phase.

Both of these emulsifiers can help stabilize the oil phase containing Mineral Oil and IPM within the water phase of your formulation.