Montanov L

Price range: $6.00 through $42.00 USD

INCI: C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Use: 1.0-5.0%

pH Stability: pH 3 – 11

MONTANOV™ L is an versatile O/W alkylpolyglucoside emulsifier of natural origin with a light feel, for all types of application and texture: spray to butter. As a promoter of liquid crystals which biomimic the lipid bilayer of cellular membrane, it helps to stabilize the emulsion, provides the restructuring effect (reduction of TEWL) and the moisturizing effect. 100% Natural Origin Content, COSMOS & Natrue approved, covered by a Mass Balance RSPO certificate

Lotions made with Montanov™ L are described as being ultra-soft with a light texture.  It make ultra-white emulsions.  Creams and lotions made with it, even when used in high-viscosity products, will be easy to apply due to its shear thinning profile with moderate thixotropy. They are lighter and more moisturizing than those made with non-liquid crystal emulsifiers, like Polawax™ or Emulsifying Wax NF.

  • Ultra-white emulsions with soft, light texture
  • Compatible with all kinds of active ingredients: anionic, cationic, etc.
  • Stable in wide range of pH in formulations (pH = 3 – 11)
  • Excellent dermo-compatibility
  • Environmentally friendly – biodegradable
  • Sustainable green synthesis
  • 100% vegetable origin (GMO-free)
  • ECOCert listed

Montanov™ L is effective from 1% (plant oils, minerals, esters, silicones) and up to 5%.  It will emulsify at up to 60% fatty phase.  It can be used as a stand alone emulsifier or used as a co-emulsifier with other emulsifiers.

 

To make a lotion with Montanov™ L, heat the emulsifier in a separate container with the oil phase to 75°C (168°F).  Pour the heated water phase into the heated oil phase and mix with a stick blender until the emulsion forms. Switch to a low shear mixer like a hand mixer or hand whisk once the emulsion forms. Add any cool down phase ingredients at 40°C (104°F) while continuing to mix with gentle to moderate stirring.

 

Recommended usage level: 1.0 – 5.0%

Appearance: Off white pastilles

pH Stability: Stable between pH 3 – 11

INCI: C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside

Use: 1.0 – 5.0%

Function: oil in water waxy emulsifier

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