Emulsifying Wax No. 2
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100% Plant Based
Made in France
Self-emulsifying: forms stable emulsions without the need for co-emulsifiers or stabilisers. Easy to use, allowing very stable emulsions to be achieved with a simple whisk. Offers excellent stability across a wide pH range and produces rich textures, with the option to create foamy effects.
Preparation of face or body creams. Particularly suitable for making:
Moisturising* and nourishing face and body care products
Anti-wrinkle and anti-ageing treatments
Nourishing creams for hands or feet
Refreshing moisturising* mousses and indulgent nourishing mousses
*Provides hydration to the upper layers of the epidermis
General characteristics
Dosage
3 to 5% (of the total weight of your preparation) to be added to the oil phase
Melting temperature
60°C
Insoluble in water
Water soluble
To be dissolved in the oil phase when hot
1 scoop 5 ml (level*) | 2.6 g |
1 scoop 2 ml (level*) | 1.2 g |
1 stainless steel spoon TAD (leveled*) | 0.50 g |
1 stainless steel spoon DASH (leveled*) | 0.20 g |
1 stainless steel spoon PINCH (level*) | 0.14 g |
* leveled: a spoon filled to the brim, with the excess removed using a spatula or the back of a knife
3% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 0.9 g |
5% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 1.5 g |
8% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 2.4 g |
3% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 1.5 g |
5% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 2.5 g |
8% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 4.0 g |
3% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 3.0 g |
5% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 5.0 g |
8% Emulsifying Wax No. 2 | 8.0 g |
Use as the sole emulsifier, at a dosage of 5 to 8%.
In combination with a co-emulsifier/texturing agent, such as cetyl alcohol or stearic acid. These enrich and thicken the texture, while increasing the stability of the emulsion (especially useful at low dosages of Emulsifying Wax No. 2: 3-5%).
In combination with soy lecithin for rich but rather fluid textures with a soft and silky feel.
Combined with a gelling agent, such as xanthan gum (0.2-0.4%) in the aqueous phase. It makes the product very pleasant to apply and gives it a fresh feel, and it helps stabilise fluid emulsions at low doses of Emulsifying Wax No. 2.
Compatibility with preservatives
Grapefruit Seed Extract | 2/3 |
Naticide | 3/3 |
Cosgard | 3/3 |
Benzoate & Sorbate Complex | 3/3 |
Leucidal | 3/3 |
(3/3 no influence on stability, 2/3 a decrease in stability has been observed in some cases at low dosages, or temporary destabilization has been noted when adding the preservative, 1/3 risk of destabilisation of the emulsion)
Production of thick, non-greasy, creamy creams: 10-30% oil phase and 6-8% Emulsifying Wax No. 2
It is also possible to make very rich "water-in-oil" emulsions (with 50% oil) with Emulsifying Wax No. 2 by adding vegetable butter (5%) and vegetable wax (5%) to the oil phase. The emulsion "holds" thanks to the presence of wax and butter.
Find the percentage of Emulsifying Wax No. 2 to use based on the percentage of oil phase.
Find the percentage of Emulsifying Wax No. 2 to use based on the percentage of oil phase.
3-4%
Milk-cream to fluid cream, extra-light, risk of instability, add xanthan gum (0.3%) in the aqueous phase to stabilize a cream with a very watery texture, or use a co-emulsifier: soy lecithin for a silky feel, or cetyl alcohol for a thicker, highly penetrating texture.
5-6%
Extra light fluid cream, good stability, watery feel. The addition of xanthan gum (0.3%) will provide a little more consistency and slip.
7-8%
Light but thick cream, very good stability.
3-4%
Light fluid cream, risk of instability : add xanthan gum (0.3%) in the aqueous phase for a very fresh "jelly" texture, or use a co-emulsifier: soy lecithin for a silky feel or cetyl alcohol for a thicker, highly penetrating texture.
5-6%
A melt-in-the-mouth cream with good stability, a fresh, moisturizing* feel, and a very versatile cream. The addition of xanthan gum (0.3%) will add a little more consistency and slip.
7-8%
A thick but not overly rich creamy texture, very good stability.
3-4%
Rich, fairly fluid emulsion, not very stable without a co-emulsifier. Recommended in combination with soy lecithin for a silky, nourishing milk-cream texture. Give it a try!
5-6%
Our classic product: a superb cream that is wonderfully smooth and penetrating, with good stability. You can give it a smooth texture with a hand whisk, or turn it into a crisp mousse with a foam mixer.
7-8%
For an even more cocooning, rich and thick cream with very good stability. Made with a whisk, it will be a nourishing mousse.
*hydration of the upper layers of the epidermis
Manual whisk
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 6%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 30%
Eau : 63.4%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 4/5 |
Softness after application | 3/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 4/5 |
Creaminess | 4/5 |
Rapid penetration | 4/5 |
Fresh feel | 4/5 |
Manual whisk
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 8%
Huile végétale Sésame : 30%
Eau : 61.4%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 3/5 |
Softness after application | 4/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 4/5 |
Creaminess | 4/5 |
Richness | 4/5 |
Rapid penetration | 3/5 |
Electric mixer/defrocker
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 6%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 30%
Eau : 63.4%
Coservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 4/5 |
Softness after application | 4/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 4/5 |
Creaminess | 4/5 |
Richness | 4/5 |
Rapid penetration | 3/5 |
Electric mixer/defrocker
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 5%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 10%
Eau : 84.4%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 4/5 |
Softness after application | 4/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 2/5 |
Creaminess | 3/5 |
Fresh feel | 4/5 |
Rapid penetration | 4/5 |
Manual whisk
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 5%
Huile végétale Sésame : 20%
Eau : 74.4%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 3/5 |
Softness after application | 3/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 3/5 |
Creaminess | 4/5 |
Fresh feel | 4/5 |
Rapid penetration | 4/5 |
Manual whisk
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 3%
Lécithine de soja : 3%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 30%
Eau : 63.4%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 5/5 |
Softness after application | 5/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 4/5 |
Creaminess | 1/5 |
Richness | 3/5 |
Rapid penetration | 3/5 |
Electric mixer/defrocker
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 3.5%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 48.5%
Beurre de Mangue : 4.4%
Cire de Mimosa : 4.5%
Eau : 38.5%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 3/5 |
Softness after application | 4/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 5/5 |
Creaminess | 4/5 |
Richness | 5/5 |
Rapid penetration | 1/5 |
Electric mixer/defrocker
Cire émulsifiante n°2 : 3%
Lécithine de soja : 3%
Huile végétale Macadamia : 47.5%
Beurre de Mangue : 4%
Cire de Mimosa : 4%
Eau : 37.6%
Conservateur Cosgard : 0.6%
Sensory profile:
Spreadability/slipperiness | 3/5 |
Softness after application | 5/5 |
Film-forming, protective effect. | 5/5 |
Creaminess | 5/5 |
Richness | 5/5 |
Rapid penetration | 1/5 |
Precautions
Precautions and allergens
Precautions for use
Allergens
Allergen-free
Hot emulsification at approximately 70°C.
Utensil: Hand whisk (for smooth textures) or electric mixer
Dissolve Emulsifying Wax No. 2 in the oil phase at approximately 70°C.
Heat the aqueous phase in another container to approximately 70°C.
Mix the two phases together, stirring vigorously.
For more details, please refer to our know-how sheet no. 9: undefined.
Aroma-Zone tip
To create a "mousse" texture, you can use the Aroma-Zone emulsifying frother or whisk, moving it up and down to incorporate air into the emulsion. The "mousse" texture will generally appear after about 24 hours of resting at room temperature.
Quality
Plant-based (wheat straw, rapeseed oil, and palm oil)
Method of production
Combination of vegetable-based fatty alcohol (cetearyl alcohol) and sugar derivatives (xylose) derived from wheat straw.
Function
Emulsifier, allows the formation and maintenance of an emulsion (creamy or milky mixture of an aqueous phase and an oily phase) over time.
Country of origin
Emulsifier manufactured in France.
INCI designation
Cetearyl wheat straw glycosides, cetearyl alcohol
Presentation
Waxy solid in pale yellow flakes, packaged in zip-lock bags.
Type
Self-emulsifying oil-in-water, non-ionic, non-ethoxylated
Storage
Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. Close the bag tightly after use.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children, do not swallow, avoid contact with eyes.
Focus on Sustainable Development
For Emulsifying Wax No. 2, we selected a laboratory committed to a sustainable development approach. Emulsifying Wax No. 2 is made in France from wheat straw, a renewable plant material not suitable for food, allowing the entire plant to be utilised. Supplies are sourced from local agricultural cooperatives, organised and regulated according to Good Agricultural Practices, ensuring full traceability of batches and promoting sustainable, integrated agriculture that reduces environmental impact while making use of plant co-products not intended for human consumption.
The lipophilic component of the emulsifier is derived from rapeseed and palm oils, with the latter sourced from RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) supply chains, an initiative that encourages responsible and sustainable palm oil production. The manufacturing process for this emulsifier does not use any toxic catalysts. In addition, the waxes used are vegetable-based, derived from rapeseed oil. Emulsifying Wax No. 2 is approved by Ecocert for use in organic cosmetics.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
04230 - Emulsifying wax No. 2 100 g
Main packaging material
DOY_C
Recyclability
Most of the packaging for this product can be recycled.
Aroma-Zone – Recycling instructions
Supplier documentation
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very good
My favorite emulsifying wax, I've tried others, but I always come back to this one. Easy to use, doesn't separate.
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