Kolliphor® CS 20

Description

A non-ionic emulsifier with good sensory properties; stable with acidic, basic and ionic excipients

Kolliphor^® CS 20 is a white, wax-like, non-ionic emulsifier with mild odor; prepared by the ethoxylation of cetyl (C16) and stearyl (C18) alcohols. Delivered in pellet form, it is used widely for pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions and delivers good sensory properties during product application. The final product has 20 ethoxy groups which form the hydrophilic portion of the surfactant structure. Kolliphor^® CS 20 is suitable for emulsions & creams as well as foams. It can be formulated in hot processes and phase inversion technology (PIT) and is stable with a broad pH range.

• Shows good sensory properties when formulated into creams and lotions
• Suitable for hot processes and phase inversion technology
• Stable with acidic, basic, and ionic excipients
• Widely used as a mild, non-ionic emulsifier for pharmaceutical oil-in-water emulsions