TEGINACID® C

Emulsifier for the formulation of cosmetic and pharmaceutical O/W creams

• Low usage concentration of 2.0 %

• Formulations with all kinds of cosmetic oils

• High compatibility with active ingredients

• Stable creams from pH 4.5 up to 8.5

• Emulsions with high heat and freeze stability

Personal Care
INCI name (CTFA name)
name) Preparation
Preparation
Ceteareth-25 We recommend for the preparation of creams to heat
oil phase and water phase separately to
Chemical and physical properties approx. 65 °C.
(not part of specifications)
Furthermore we recommend adding the hot oil phase
Form powder stirring The coarsely
to the hot water phase while stirring.
Colour ivory dispersed pre-emulsion is then homogenized.
HLB value approx. 16 If the above mentioned processing is not possible,
we recommend to combine the hot water and oil
phase without stirring (to avoid the building of the
Properties
water-in-oil form) and start afterwards with the
• TEGINACID® C is a non-ionic emulsifier which is homogenisation.
suitable for the preparation of cosmetic o/w
During cooling, a constant horizontal and vertical
emulsions.
movement of the emulsion has to be ensured. The
• Regarding its composition, TEGINACID® C meets
viscosity of the liquid emulsion increases to a creamy
the requirements of the US-Pharmakopoeia.
consistency, as the hydrated consistency promoters
• TEGINACID® C fulfils optimally the necessary
solidify.
double function, i.e. emulsification of lipoid
ingredients, and - together with the consistency Perfume, temperature-sensitive substances or
promoters - formation of viscosity-increasing electrolyte containing ingredients are added at 35 -
structures in the water phase. 45 °C.
• The amount used, referred to the emulsion, is
0.5 - 2.0 % depending on the field of application. The particle size of the dispersed oil droplets of
In O/W emulsions the concentration of long-term stable emulsions is approx. 1 - 2 •m.
TEGINACID® C is 2 %. If the product is used as a More coarsely dispersed emulsions tend to separate.
co-emulsifier or in a conditioner formulation the
amount used is 0.5 – 1.0 %. Application
• Creams based on TEGINACID® C show good TEGINACID® C is especially suitable for
application and stability properties, if they O/W creams for
contain 20 - 40 % of oil phase.
In addition to the lipoid ingredients, emulsifiers • Skin Care: Facial and Body Care
and consistency promoters are included as parts
of the oil phase. and can be used for
• TEGINACID® C forms stable emulsions with all • Hair Care: Conditioner and Rinses
common oils and fats used for skin care
products, including polar oils.
• For the preparation of creams, depending on the Recommended usage concentration
formulation, additional 4 - 7 % of consistency- 0.5 - 2.0 % TEGINACID® C
providing substances may be needed for the
formation of viscosity-enhancing gel structures Packaging
in the external water phase. Blends of 7 parts
TEGIN® M (glycerol stearate) and 3 parts of cetyl- 600 kg pallet (24 x 25 kg bag)
and/or stearyl alcohol have proved most
effective. Hazardous goods classification
• Substances with specific properties, such as UV
Information concerning
filters, plant extracts, protein derivatives and
moisturisers are well tolerated by the emulsion. • classification and labelling according to
• The creams are distinguished by high stability regulations for transport and for dangerous
towards heat and freezing stress; stability substances
between -25 °C and +45 °C is attainable. • protective measures for storage and handling
• measures in accidents and fires
• toxicity and ecological effects
is given in our material safety data sheets.
Guide Line Formulations

O/W
O/W Antiperspirant Cream O/W Cream with TEGO® Derm
Derm CBS
F 3/95
/95 WR 3/
3/06-
06-1
Phase A Phase A
TEGINACID® C 2.0 % TEGINACID® C 0.5 %
TEGIN® M Pellets 4.5 % ABIL® Care 85 1.5 %
TEGO® Alkanol 18 (Stearyl Alcohol) 1.5 % (Bis-PEG/PPG-16/16 PEG/PPG 16/16
Dimethicone; Caprylic/Capric
TEGOSOFT® OS 10.0 %
Triglyceride)
(Ethylhexyl Stearate)
TEGIN® M Pellets 2.0 %
ABIL® Wax 2434 (Cetyl Dimethicone) 2.0 %
TEGO® Alkanol 18 (Stearyl Alcohol) 2.0 %
Phase B
Stearic Acid 1.0 %
Glycerin 3.0 %
TEGOSOFT® CT 3.0 %
Water 43.0 %
(Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)
Phase C
TEGOSOFT® TN 6.0 %
Aluminium Chlorohydrate 17.0 % (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
Water 17.0 % TEGOSOFT® DO (Decyl Oleate) 1.5 %
Phase Z TEGO® Derm CBS 3.0 %
Preservative, Parfum q.s. (PPG-3 Myristyl Ether; Salicyloyl
Phytosphingosine)
Preparation:
Tocopheryl Acetate 0.5 %
1. Heat phase A and B separately to approx.
Phase B
70 - 75 °C.
TEGO® Cosmo C 100 (Creatine) 0.5 %
2. Add phase A to phase B with stirring. 1)
3. Homogenise. Glycerin 3.0 %
4. Cool with gentle stirring. Allantion 0.1 %
5. Add phase C below 40 °C. Panthenol 0.2 %
Water 74.5 %
1) Important information: Phase C
If phase A has to be charged into the vessel first,
TEGO® Carbomer 134 (Carbomer) 0.1 %
phase B must be added without stirring.
stirring
TEGOSOFT® TN 0.4 %
(C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
Phase D
Sodium Hydroxide (10 % in water) 0.2 %
Phase Z
Preservative, Parfum q.s.

Preparation:
1. Heat phase A and B separately to
approx. 80 °C.
2. Add phase A to phase B with stirring. 1)
3. Homogenise.
4. Cool with gentle stirring to approx. 60 °C and
add phase C.
5. Homogenise for a short time.
6. Cool with gentle stirring and add phase D
below 40 °C.

1) Important information:
If phase A has to be charged into the vessel first,
phase B must be added without stirring.
stirring
Eco-
Eco-friendly Conditioning Rinse
AK 75/4
TEGINACID® C 0.5 %
VARISOFT® EQ 65 3.1 %
(Distearylethyl Dimonium Chloride;
Cetearyl Alcohol)
TEGO® Alkanol 1618 4.4 %
(Cetearyl Alcohol)
Glycerin 2.0 %
Water 90.0 %
Preservative, Parfum q.s.

Preparation:
1. Add all ingredients in water and heat to 85 °C
with adequate mixing until all ingredients are
dissolved.
2. Homogenise.
3. Cool with gentle stirring. Add preservative
and perfume below 40 °C.

C 05/08