Emulsifying wax is a cosmetic emulsifying ingredient. The ingredient name is often followed by the initials NF, indicating that it conforms to the specifications of the
Emulsifying wax is created when a
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emulsifying wax — [NF] a waxy solid prepared from cetostearyl alcohol, containing a polyoxyethylene derivative of a fatty acid ester of sorbitan; used as an emulsifying and stiffening agent in pharmaceutical preparations … Medical dictionary
wax — 1. A thick, tenacious substance, plastic at room temperature, secreted by bees for building the cells of their honeycomb. SYN: beeswax, cera. 2. Any substance with physical properties similar to those of beeswax, of animal, vegetable … Medical dictionary
Hair wax — is a thick hairstyling product containing wax, used to assist with holding the hair. It does not harden like products such as hair gel, but remains pliable. Hair wax has been used for many years. In fact, a waxy soap like substance was invented… … Wikipedia
Emulsion — A. Two immiscible liquids, not yet emulsified B. An emulsion of Phase II dispersed in Phase I C. The unstable emulsion progressively separates D. The surfactant (purple outline around particles) positions itself on the interfaces between Phase II … Wikipedia
Topical — This article is about topical medications. For other uses, see Topic (disambiguation). In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes such as the vagina, anus, throat, eyes and ears. Many… … Wikipedia
Cetearyl alcohol — (also Cetostearyl Alcohol or Cetylstearyl Alcohol) [http://www.sciencelab.com/page/S/PVAR/23027/SLC4828] [http://www.crodausa.com/product detail.lasso?product section=ph PI code=9] is a mixture of fatty alcohols, consisting predominantly of cetyl … Wikipedia
Epaderm — is an emollient used for the treatment of dry skin, including conditions such as Eczema It contains emulsifying wax and yellow soft parafin.Epaderm is a pale yellow ointment containing two active ingredients, Emulsifying Wax and Yellow Soft… … Wikipedia
Ceteareth — Chemical structure of ceteareth n, where n is variable from 2 to 100 and m is 15 or 17 The INCI names ceteareth n (where n is a number) refer to polyoxyethylene ethers of a mixture of high molecular mass saturated fatty alcohols, mainly cetyl… … Wikipedia
Emulsión — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda A. Dos líquidos inmiscibles, fase I y fase II, no emulsificados; B. Emulsión de fase II disperso en la fase I; C. La emulsión inestable se separa progresivamente; D. Las posiciones surfactantes (borde púrpura) en las … Wikipedia Español
cetostearyl alcohol — A component of the hydrophilic ointment ingredient known as emulsifying wax; a mixture of solid aliphatic alcohols consisting chiefly of stearyl and cetyl alcohols. * * * [NF] a mixture of stearyl alcohol and cetyl alcohol, used as an emulsifier; … Medical dictionary
