HLB Values of Wax and Emulsifiers

Asked by: ruch_joom On: March 27, 2014 Product Type: Cosmetics

Question

What are the HLB values for the following ingredients:

  • White Beeswax
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Glyceryl Stearate SE

Answer

Hello,

According to the information on the HLB values of the ingredients you asked about, they are as follows:

  • Cera Alba (White Beeswax): 12
  • Cetyl Alcohol (Vegetable): 15.5
  • Glyceryl Stearate SE: 5.8

Hope this information is helpful.

Thank you
Staff - MySkinRecipes

Tags

Emulsifier HLB Value Ingredient Suitability Waxes