Emulsifiers and emulsion stabilizers

In cosmetic products, emulsifiers are used as adjuvants for combining non-miscible fluids into an emulsion. The special molecular structure of the emulsifiers reduces the surface tension between the hydrophilic and lipophilic constituents, thus promoting the formation of finely dispersed mixtures. The emulsion stabilizers improve and help to maintain the stability and shelf-life of dispersions.

You will find we have the right emulsifier for practically any cosmetic formulation.

Overview Emulsifiers/ Emulsion Stabilizers

Fatty acid ester

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
BergaBest GS 40
INCI:
Glyceryl Monostearate
Form at 20 °C:
flakes / beads
Description:
Total monoglycerides > 40 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Glyceryl Monostearate	BergaBest GS 40	flakes / beads	Total monoglycerides > 40 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
BergaBest GS SE
INCI:
Glyceryl Monostearate Self emulsifying
Form at 20 °C:
flakes / beads
Description:
Alpha-Monoglycerides 29-33 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Glyceryl Monostearate Self emulsifying	BergaBest GS SE	flakes / beads	Alpha-Monoglycerides 29-33 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
BergaCare EM-HE7
INCI:
PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Form at 20 °C:
liquid
Description:
Acid Value: max. 5 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value 90-105 mg KOH/g
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Surfactant
PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate	BergaCare EM-HE7	liquid	Acid Value: max. 5 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value 90-105 mg KOH/g	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Surfactant
BergaCare Pearl
INCI:
Glycol Stearate
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C16: 52-58 %, C18: 40-45 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Opacifying Pearling agent
Glycol Stearate	BergaCare Pearl	solid	C16: 52-58 %, C18: 40-45 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Opacifying Pearling agent
BergaCare Pearl 2
INCI:
Glycol Distearate
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C16: 52-58 %, C18: 40-45 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Opacifying Pearling agent Viscosity modifier
Glycol Distearate	BergaCare Pearl 2	solid	C16: 52-58 %, C18: 40-45 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Opacifying Pearling agent Viscosity modifier

Fractionated lecithin

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
BergaSom Soy 50
INCI:
Lecithin
Form at 20 °C:
Paste
Description:
Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 50 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Lecithin	BergaSom Soy 50	Paste	Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 50 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
BergaSom Soy 75
INCI:
Lecithin
Form at 20 °C:
Paste
Description:
Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 73 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Lecithin	BergaSom Soy 75	Paste	Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 73 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
BergaSom Soy 90
INCI:
Lecithin
Form at 20 °C:
Paste
Description:
Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 93 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 3 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Lecithin	BergaSom Soy 90	Paste	Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 93 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 3 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
BergaSom Soy 75H
INCI:
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Form at 20 °C:
Powder
Description:
Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 70 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %, Iodin Value ≤ 3 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin	BergaSom Soy 75H	Powder	Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 70 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 6 %, Iodin Value ≤ 3 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
BergaSom Soy 90H
INCI:
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Form at 20 °C:
Powder
Description:
Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 90 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 3 %, Iodin Value ≤ 3 %
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Hydrogenated Lecithin	BergaSom Soy 90H	Powder	Phosphatidylcholin ≥ 90 %, Lyso-Phosphatidylcholin ≤ 3 %, Iodin Value ≤ 3 %	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier

Surfactants

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
BergaSoft SCG 22
INCI:
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Form at 20 °C:
liquid
Description:
pale yellow liquid, Active matter min. 22 % (w/w)
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Hair conditioning Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate	BergaSoft SCG 22	liquid	pale yellow liquid, Active matter min. 22 % (w/w)	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Hair conditioning Surfactant

Castor oil derivatives

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
Sternoil 12-HSA
INCI:
12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
flakes / powder
Description:
Acid Value: min. 175 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value: min. 180 mg KOH/g
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Surfactant Viscosity modifier
12-Hydroxy Stearic Acid	Sternoil 12-HSA	flakes / powder	Acid Value: min. 175 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value: min. 180 mg KOH/g	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Surfactant Viscosity modifier
Sternoil HCO
INCI:
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Form at 20 °C:
flakes / powder
Description:
Acid Value: max. 3 mg KOH/g, Hydroxylvalue: min. 155 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value: min. 175 mg KOH/g
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Hydrogenated Castor Oil	Sternoil HCO	flakes / powder	Acid Value: max. 3 mg KOH/g, Hydroxylvalue: min. 155 mg KOH/g, Saponification Value: min. 175 mg KOH/g	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier

Fatty alcohols

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
Vegarol 16-98
INCI:
Cetyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C12: max. 0.5% C14: max. 1% C16: min. 98% C18: min. 1%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Cetyl Alcohol	Vegarol 16-98	solid	C12: max. 0.5% C14: max. 1% C16: min. 98% C18: min. 1%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 1618 50:50
INCI:
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C14 and lower: max. 3% C16: 45 - 55% C18: 45 - 55% C20 and higher: max. 3%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol	Vegarol 1618 50:50	solid	C14 and lower: max. 3% C16: 45 - 55% C18: 45 - 55% C20 and higher: max. 3%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 1618 PS
INCI:
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
White pastilles
Description:
C12: max. 2% C14: max. 7% C16: 55-65% C18: 35-45%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol	Vegarol 1618 PS	White pastilles	C12: max. 2% C14: max. 7% C16: 55-65% C18: 35-45%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 1618 TA
INCI:
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C12: max. 0,5% C14: max. 1,5% C16: 25 - 35% C18: 65 - 70 % C10 and higher: max. 2%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Ceto Stearyl Alcohol	Vegarol 1618 TA	solid	C12: max. 0,5% C14: max. 1,5% C16: 25 - 35% C18: 65 - 70 % C10 and higher: max. 2%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 18-98
INCI:
Stearyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C14: max. 0.5% C16: max. 1% C18: min. 98% C20: max. 1%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Stearyl Alcohol	Vegarol 18-98	solid	C14: max. 0.5% C16: max. 1% C18: min. 98% C20: max. 1%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Foam boosting Opacifying Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 1822
INCI:
Behenyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
pastilles
Description:
C16: max. 2% C18: 41 - 45% C20: 9 - 13% C22: 42 - 46%
Proberties:
Binding Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Behenyl Alcohol	Vegarol 1822	pastilles	C16: max. 2% C18: 41 - 45% C20: 9 - 13% C22: 42 - 46%	Binding Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Vegarol 2280
INCI:
Behenyl Alcohol
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C16: max. 0.5% C18: max. 5% C20: 10 - 20% C22: 80 - 90% C24: max. 2%
Proberties:
Binding Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier
Behenyl Alcohol	Vegarol 2280	solid	C16: max. 0.5% C18: max. 5% C20: 10 - 20% C22: 80 - 90% C24: max. 2%	Binding Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Hair conditioning Viscosity modifier

Fatty acids

INCI	B+S Name	Form at 20 °C	Description	Properties
Bergazid C12-99
INCI:
Lauric Acid
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C10 and lower: max. 1 % C12: min. 99% C14: max. 1%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Lauric Acid	Bergazid C12-99	solid	C10 and lower: max. 1 % C12: min. 99% C14: max. 1%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Bergazid C14-99
INCI:
Myristic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C12 and lower: max. 1% C14: min. 99% C16: max. 1%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Myristic Acid	Bergazid C14-99	solid	C12 and lower: max. 1% C14: min. 99% C16: max. 1%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Bergazid C16-98
INCI:
Palmitic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C14: max. 2% C16: min. 98% C18: max. 2%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Palmitic Acid	Bergazid C16-98	solid	C14: max. 2% C16: min. 98% C18: max. 2%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier

INCI:
Palmitic and Stearic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
different blends
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Palmitic and Stearic Acid		solid	different blends	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Bergazid C1895
INCI:
Stearic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
solid
Description:
C16 and below: max. 3% C18: min. 95% C18:1: max. 1% C20 and above: max. 3%
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Stearic Acid	Bergazid C1895	solid	C16 and below: max. 3% C18: min. 95% C18:1: max. 1% C20 and above: max. 3%	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying Viscosity modifier
Bergazid 800
INCI:
Oleic Acid
Form at 20 °C:
liquid
Description:
C12 and below: max. 3.5% C14: max. 4% C16: max. 6% C18: max. 2% C18:1: min. 72% C18:2 max. 18% Other: max. 1% Titre: max. 8°C
Proberties:
Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying
Oleic Acid	Bergazid 800	liquid	C12 and below: max. 3.5% C14: max. 4% C16: max. 6% C18: max. 2% C18:1: min. 72% C18:2 max. 18% Other: max. 1% Titre: max. 8°C	Emulsion stabilizing/ emulsifying