Easy-to-use effective solubilizer
Emulsogen HCW 049
Edition Date :
February 06, 2026
Emulsogen HCW 049 is a solubilizer for active, essential and perfume oils and an O/W emulsifier for special emulsions. This ingredient version is an easy-to-use and cold-processable solution for formulators.
Product Information
Benefits
- Nonionic, reliable, and very effective solubilizer
- Flexibility for demanding formulations
- Cold-processable
- Good compatibility with electrolytes
- Very good compatibility with alcohol
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Product details
Chemical Name
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol
Product Function
- Emulsifier
Chemical Type
- Alkoxylated Oil
Applications
- Shower, Liquid Soap
- Shampoo
- Wet Wipe
- Cream, Lotion
- Sun Protection
- Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Performance Claims
- O/W emulsifier
- Cold-processable
- Compatible with electrolytes
- Compatible with alcohol
| HLB | 15 |
| Usage form | solubilizer |
| Usage level | 1-5% |
| pH | 2-10% |
| Liquid crystal formation | yes (in presence of fatty alcohol) |
| Alcohol compatibility | ** |
| Electrolyte compatibility | * |
Alcohol compatibility * < 5% EtOH ** 5% EtOH *** > 5%EtOH | Electrolyte compatibility * ≤ 0.5% NaCl ** ≤ 1,0% NaCl *** ≤ 2,0%NaCl |
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Kosher
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Registration China
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Vegan
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Whole Foods Baseline
- INCI Name:PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol
- Product Function:Emulsifier
- Renewable Carbon Index (RCI):42 %
- Environmental Working Group (EWG) Score:3
- Has No Palm Content
- For details about the Vegan Society label, please contact us.
Documentation
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