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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.

INCI Name: Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O), Emulsifier (W/Si)

Labeling Claims: Plant-Based, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

HLB Value: 4.0 - 4.0

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Product 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
Key Benefits
     
  • Designed to make W/Si or W/O emulsions as well as co-emulsifier for Si/W or O/W emulsions
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  • Provides medium to high viscosity emulsions with rich feel
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Applications & Uses

Formulation Guidelines
  • 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

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Typical Odor
Appearance
Hazy To Clear Liquid, Straw, clear liquid 
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven)95.00–100wt%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)80–350cPs-
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
HLB4--

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

18kg pail and 180kg drum