ICE Alginate - 17.6oz / 500g

Description: Natural thickener combination with sunflower wax and sodium alginate (alginic acid) to make stable all-round lotions. This ICE product is best combined with an emulsifier, such as polysorbate 20 for example, to get a smooth lotion. Alginate is a natural polysaccharide (sugar from brown algae) that has a large capacity of absorbing water. Hydrophile / lipophile balanced to ensure the highest viscosity. CAS# 57-11-4, 68439-49-6, 67762-27-0, 600-07-7. INCI Name: Sunflower wax, sodium alginate, caprylic/capric triglyceride. Properties: Natural thickener that can make instant emulsions with a light non-greasy feel, when an emulsifier is added. No heating required, leaves a soft, smooth feel on the skin due to the exceptional water-binding capacity of alginate and emollients. Acts also as a thickener/stabilizer when a lotion is too runny. Use: Add 4-10% to either cold, warm or hot water and blend (stick blender) until smooth. By adding an emulsifier the product will have a smoother consistency, without an emulsifier it will be grainy and not uniform. By adding additional oils and active ingredients to the blend the cold emulsion can be easily personalized to your specific needs. Simple Emulsion Formulation: Water 86%, ICE Alginate 6%, Polysorbate 20 2%, Plant Oil 5%, Preservative 1%, Fragrance. Application: Stabilizer for thin lotions, Creams, lotions, "natural" skin care products.