Inst’a Emuls™
Price range: $4.25 through $68.00 USD
INCI: Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate
CAS: 31566-31-1;
9004-99-3
NOI (Natural Origin Index): Naturally Derived
Charge: Nonionic
Origin: Brazil
Inst’a™ Emuls is a self-emulsifying, non-ionic emulsifier designed to make emulsions easier, more reliable, and more consistent. Based on the proven pairing of Glyceryl Stearate and PEG-100 Stearate, Inst’a™ Emuls helps oil and water come together smoothly to create elegant creams, lotions, moisturizers, conditioners, and other emulsified personal care products.
This is an excellent emulsifier for formulators who want straightforward processing and dependable results. It functions as a primary emulsifier and can eliminate the need for additional emulsifying agents in many systems. The result is a formulator-friendly emulsifier that feels close to foolproof when used with good formulation practice.
Inst’a™ Emuls supports stable, polished emulsions with a smooth, pleasant skin feel, making it especially useful in formulas where both performance and sensory elegance matter.
Product Benefits
- Easy-to-use oil-in-water emulsifying system
- Low mechanical energy and shear requirements
- Helps streamline laboratory and production processing
- Supports reliable, reproducible emulsion stability
- Produces smooth, uniform creams and lotions
- Suitable for a wide range of skin care and hair care applications
- Nonionic emulsifier with flexible formulation potential
Formulation Notes
Solubility: Oil phase
Primary Emulsion Type: Oil-in-water / O/W
Processing: Heated phase
pH Compatibility: 4.5–9.0
Electrolyte Compatibility: High tolerance to electrolytes
Equipment: High-Shear Not Required for a stable emulsion; however, homogenization is still possible to achieve a micro-emulsion.Â
- Functions as a primary emulsifier.
- Designed for stable O/W emulsions.
- Suitable for formulas across pH 4.5–9.0.
- Compatible with electrolyte-containing systems.
- Offers excellent compatibility with a broad range of cosmetic actives.
- Supports elegant emulsion appearance and a smooth skin feel.
| Product Type | Suggested Starting Range |
|---|---|
| Light facial lotions | 1–3% |
| Daily moisturizers | 3–5% |
| Medium-weight creams | 4–6% |
| Rich body creams | 5–7% |
| Hair conditioners | 2–5% |
| Cream cleansers | 3–6% |
| Masks and spa creams | 3–6% |
Applications
Good for creating stable emulsions in a broad range of formats such as: Facial creams, body lotions, moisturizers, hand creams, facial masks, cleansing creams, hair conditioners, and treatment creams.
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Jennifer says…
“Inst’a™ Emuls is a fantastic option when you are looking for an easy-to-use, reliable solution that can consistently produce elegant, stable results without requiring expensive equipment”
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