O/W emulsifier for cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. High efficiency with HLB value of 14. Can be used in formulations containing polar oils and UV filters, giving your emulsions high stability and excellent hand feel.

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate is a high performance O/W emulsifier for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. It has a HLB value of 14 and can be used in formulations containing polar oils and UV filters, giving your emulsions high stability and excellent hand feel.

Main functions and features

Anionic surfactant and O/W emulsifier (Oil-in-Water emulsifier)

Solubility aid (Solubilizer & dispersant)

Provides viscosity and gloss to emulsions even at low dosages.

Ready for use at room temperature (cold-processable) without further pH adjustment.

High HLB value, helps to combine oil and UV filter well.

Soluble in water and organic solvents, wide pH range.

General use

Skincare: Lotion, Cream, Milk

Sunscreen products: Supports UV filtering

Shampoo & Conditioner and Hair Styling Gel

Wet wipes & deodorant roll-on

Makeup: Foundation, BB cream, remover

Usage Rates & Formula Adjustment Guidelines

Recommended concentration:

1–3 wt % in common emulsions.

Up to 5 wt % in systems requiring extra stability.

Cold-process formula adjustment steps:

Dissolve Trilaureth-4 Phosphate in water (room temperature or warm ~40 °C).

The lipid phase (oil, ester, UV filter) was prepared at ~60 °C.

The fat phase is added to the aqueous phase under high-shear agitation.

Reduce the temperature to ≤40 °C and check the pH to ~5.5–7.0.

Use: As an emulsifier or a coagulant in lotions or creams.

Mixing method: Mix in oil-phase or water.

Usage rate: 1-5%

Product characteristics: Light-colored clear liquid

Solubility: Soluble in oil.

Storage: Can be stored at room temperature, but close the bottle tightly and keep away from sunlight or heat. The product has a shelf life of at least 2 years.

INCI Name : Trilaureth-4 Phosphate