Gransurf™ W9
Gransurf™ W9 has various functions, including SPF boosting, serving as a nonionic surfactant, emulsifier, surfactant, co-emulsifier, and emulsifier (W/Si) product. It belongs to the product family of emulsifiers, solubilizers, and dispersants. In the presence of sun filters, it enhances SPF. It's ideal for cold-processed water-in-oil emulsions with both high and low viscosity and provides enhanced stability to formulations, even in the presence of heat.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Identification
Product families
Applications
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Gransurf
- Functions
Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), Emulsifier (W/Si)
- HLB Value
- 4.0 - 4.0
- Labeling Claims
- Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Plant-Based
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Odor
- Typical Odor
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Hazy To Clear Liquid, Straw, clear liquid
- Key Benefits
Designed to make W/Si or W/O emulsions as well as co-emulsifier for Si/W or O/W emulsions; Provides medium to high viscosity emulsions with rich feel
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Emulsifying
- High Viscosity
- Rich Feel
- HIGHLIGHTS
Water-in-oil (W/O) and water-in-silicone (W/Si) emulsifier with HLB~5; Non-ionic silicone surfactant; Optimal blend with polyglycerol fatty acid enhances emulsification; In the presence of sun filters it acts as SPF enhancer; Ideal for cold processed water-in-oil emulsions with high and low viscosity; Provides enhanced stability to formulations even in the presence of heat
- Packaging Information
- 18kg pail and 180kg drum
- Formulation Guideline
Designed be formulated for water-in-oil and water-in-silicone emulsions; Suggested use level is 4-6%. For a cream, suggested oil use level is 2-25%; For a lotion, suggested oil use level is 25-35%; Must be mixed before use; Add to the oil phase of all emulsion types
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Co-Emulsifier
- Emulsifier
- Emulsifier (W/O)
- Emulsifier (W/Si)
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 95.00–100 | wt% | AP-38 Grant Industries, Inc. |
| Refractive Index (at 25°C) | 1.445–1.452 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.89–0.93 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle LV2, 30rpm) | 80–350 | cPs | — |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HLB | 4 |
