Hydriol® PGMO.4

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.

9007-48-1

Features & Benefits

Product Features & Benefits

• HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 is a PEG-free nonionic emulsifier for oil in water emulsions as creams and lotions especially also for essential oils.
• Especially stable emulsions can be retrieved with the combination of HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 and HYDRIOSUL® HRN.100 or HYDRIOL® CLA Pure.
• HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 is non-toxic and non-skin irritating. It is an ideal raw material for the use in palm-free natural cosmetics.

Applications & Uses

Use Level

2.5 - 4.5% (o/w emulsions), 5.0 - 20.0% (cleansing oils)

Note

Nitrogen padding is recommended after partial use.

Properties

Appearance

Clear to slightly cloudy, yellowish to yellow-brown viscous liquid

Odor

Characteristic

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 3.0	mg KOH/g	DGF C-V 2
HLB Value	approx. 8	—	Internal Method
Density (at 20°C)	approx. 1.017	g/cm³	DGF H-II 1a
Glycerol Content	approx. 0.1	%	Internal Method
Water Content	max. 1.0	%	DGF H-III 3a
Saponification Value	115.0 - 135.0	mg KOH/g	DGF C-V 3

Solubility Data

Oil	10% HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 90% Oil	50% HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 50% Oil	90% HYDRIOL® PGMO.4 10% Oil
Almond Oil	Soluble	Soluble, opalescent	Soluble, opalescent
Sunflower Oil	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Sunflower Oil HO	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Olive Oil	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Macadamia Oil	Miscible, opalescent	Miscible, opalescent	Soluble
Sesame Oil	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Jojoba Oil	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Lauryl Oleate	Miscible, opalescent	Miscible, opalescent	Soluble
Orange Terpenes	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Rosemary Oil	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Soluble
Lavender Oil	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Soluble
Eucalyptus Oil	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Soluble
Paraffinum Perliquidum	Soluble	Soluble	Soluble
Isohexadecane	Miscible, opalescent	Miscible, opalescent	Soluble
Octyldodecanol	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, opalescent
Caprylic-/Capric-Triglyceride	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy
Isopropyl Myristate	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, opalescent
Isopropyl Palmitate	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy
Ethylhexyl Palmitate	Insoluble	Miscible, opalescent	Miscible, opalescent
Cyclopentasiloxane	Insoluble	Insoluble	Soluble
Dimethicone	Miscible, creamy	Miscible, cloudy	Miscible, cloudy

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months