White Emulsifying Wax / سفید ایمولسیفائنگ ویکس

White Emulsifying Wax, commonly sold as E-Wax or Emulsifying Wax NF, is a nonionic self-emulsifying blend of Cetearyl Alcohol and Polysorbate 60. It has been a foundational ingredient in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulation for decades, appearing in skin creams, pharmaceutical topicals, and personal care products worldwide. It is available in white to off-white pellet or flake form, making it easy to weigh, melt, and incorporate into both small-batch and large-scale production.

What makes White Emulsifying Wax particularly valuable is its self-emulsifying character. The Polysorbate 60 component acts as the primary emulsifier while Cetearyl Alcohol functions simultaneously as a co-emulsifier, thickener, and emollient — all in a single raw material. This eliminates the need to source and balance multiple emulsifying agents, streamlining the formulation process considerably. The result is a stable, creamy emulsion with a smooth application and a soft, pleasant finish on skin and hair.

Usage & Guidlines

Skincare (Creams, Serums, Lotions)

White Emulsifying Wax is the backbone of most O/W skin creams and body lotions, delivering reliable stability and a smooth application finish. Use at 4–6% with a balanced oil phase of 15–25% for a classic moisturizing cream.

Haircare (Shampoo, Conditioner, Masks)

It performs well in leave-in conditioning creams and hair milks where an O/W emulsion with light hold is required. Use at 3–5% for a fluid, non-greasy hair conditioning cream.

Soap Making (Cold Process, Melt and Pour)

White Emulsifying Wax is not suited to traditional cold process or melt-and-pour soap bases and offers negligible benefit in saponified formulas. It can be incorporated at low levels in syndet bars or emulsified scrub bases where an O/W emulsifier is needed.

Body Care (Scrubs, Butters, Balms)

Excellent for emulsified body butters and self-rinsing scrub bases where oil and water phases must be combined into a stable, pourable product. Use at 4–6% to stabilize emulsified scrub and body butter formulas effectively.

Functional Cosmetics (Deodorants, Sunscreen, Baby Care) 

Performs reliably in sunscreen emulsion bases and gentle baby lotion formulas where a stable, mild O/W base is required. Confirm compatibility with UV filter actives and conduct freeze-thaw stability testing before commercial use.