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Lexemul® T MB is a 100% natural self-emulsifying and stabilizing anionic glyceryl monostearate system. It is designed to be the primary emulsifier for O/W emulsion systems, minimizing the need for co-emulsifiers in many formulations.

INCI Name: Glyceryl Stearate SE

Functions: Emollient, Emulsifier, Opacifier, Stabilizer

Ingredient Origin: Non-Animal Origin

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Cruelty-Free, Halal, Kosher, Natural, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, IECIC (China), Kosher, NaTrue, RSPO MassBalance Certified, USDA Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
11099-07-3
EC No.
234-325-6
Primary Feedstocks
  • Palm
  • Cotton
  • Petrochemical

Features & Benefits

Product Features & Benefits
  • Self-emulsifying
  • Stabilizer, opacifier, and emollient
  • For use in neutral to slightly alkaline anionic systems
  • Form lamellar liquid crystalline phases
  • Recommended for O/W emulsion systems
  • Minimizes the need for co-emulsifiers

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 5%
Product Applications
  • Hair Care
  • Color Cosmetics
  • Skincare
  • Body Care
  • Sun Care
  • Sticks & Solids
Instruction for Use
  • Add to oil phase and heat to 75°C
  • pH > 6.5 required when use as primary emulsifier

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Natural Origin Index1.0
Biobased Content100.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Standards & Certifications
  • USDA Certified Biobased Content
  • Readily Biodegradable
  • Clean Beauty Preferred
  • China IECIC Listed
  • Vegan & Cruelty-free
  • Halal Certified
  • RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
  • NATRUE Approved
  • Kosher Compliant
  • ChemFORWARD SAFER