ISOLAN® 17 MB is a fully vegetable based , W/O all-rounder emulsifier, from Evonik. It provides a broad range of textures and sensory characteristics making it suitable for a wide range of applications
| Description | What's unique? | HLB | Viscosity | Further Details | INCI |
| Polyglyceryl-based W/O emulsifier | High molecular weight enables superior performance compared to other non-silicone emulsifiers | Approx. 5 | Easy-to-handle, liquid product (viscosity approx. 2000 mPas at 25°C) | 70% active matter, 30% Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/ Sebacate; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride; Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate; Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate |
Key Benefits
- Provides access to new types of natural cosmetics
- Based on cold-cold process
- CFDA
- Offers a broad texture profile for e.g., sprays, lotions, creams, balms or butters
- Enables variable sensory characteristics
- Shows outstanding formulation flexibility with regard to emulsion viscosity, oil phase content, difficult ingredients (e.g., UV filters, natural preservatives, urea, electrolytes) and stabilisation of challenging systems (e.g., aerosols, natural quick-breaking systems)
Trends supporting ISOLAN ®
Sensory and Textures
Inclusion of ISOLAN® 17 MB allows formulators to experiment with new innovative textures, with pleasurable and surprising sensory effects. From
Versatility
ISOLAN® 17 MB also provides exceptional stabilisation performance and a variety of application possibilities. Within Personal Care, it is suitable for all types of viscosities from low-viscous systems like lotions and sprays up to high viscous systems such as body butters.
Application Areas
- Face care – transforming face care creams, natural based cosmetics, facial masks, moisturisers, pigmented day care
- Body care – natural based body care, hand creams for dry skin, hand masks, nightly hand care, body butters, AP/Deo spray
- Sun care – sun care formulations with high SPF, sun care for kids, sun care aerosol sprays
- Baby – diaper rash creams, wind & weather cream
Natural and Sustainable
Over the last year, we’ve seen consumers shift towards cosmetics products and brands that have a strong alignment to health and wellness, signifying that natural claims are expected to stay prominent within the market. Beyond the term ‘natural’, consumers are more educated and therefore want to know more about ingredient safety, where ingredients are sourced, etc.
ISOLAN® 17 MB, from Evonik, is fully based on renewable feedstocks. It also enables lower energy input, reduced processing time, and low usage concentration.
Registrations and Certifications
- Based on renewable resources – ISO 16128 Natural Origin Index = 1.00
- RSPO MB1 certified
- Cosmos approved
- Halal certified
- Vegan
Find out more
For further information on ISOLAN® 17 MB from Evonik, contact us at sales@surfachem.de
