Essentially Natural Montanov 68 MB

• INCI Name: Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Glucoside
• Type: Non-ionic oil-in-water emulsifier
• Form: Pellets
• Recommended Usage Rate: 2-8%
• Working pH Range: 3-10
• Melting Point: 60-65°C
• HLB: 10
• Certification: ECOCERT and COSMOS approved, Natrue approved
• Mass Balance And RSPO Certified: Yes
• Profile: Natural-style emulsifier for rich, spreadable emulsions
• Suitable For: Creams, Lotions, Milks, Rich Emulsions And Heated Oil-In-Water Formulations
• Storage: Store sealed, away from heat and moisture

• Oil-in-water emulsions such as lotions, creams and milks
• Richer emulsions with good spreadability
• Natural-style formulations needing a cushioned skin feel
• Cream and lotion systems where a non-ionic emulsifier is preferred
• Lamellar-style emulsion structures
• Heated formulation work
• Repeat-batch cream and lotion making

This Product Is For:

• DIY formulators making stable creams and lotions
• Makers who want non-ionic emulsification with broad compatibility
• Natural-style formulations using approved emulsifier systems
• Formulators seeking a richer emulsion texture
• Cream, lotion and milk projects that can be heated and emulsified properly

This Product Is Not For:

• Anhydrous products with no water phase
• Very cold-process methods with no heating or emulsification
• Finished skincare use without formulation
• Oil-only blends
• Formulas where final stability has not been tested

• As an Emulsifier in Creams and Lotions: Melt into the heated oil phase at about 75°C, then combine with the heated water phase and emulsify.
• As a Milk or Lotion Base: Use within the recommended range for lighter textures.
• As a Butter-Style Emulsion: Increase within the recommended range and pair with structuring oils and butters.
• Processing Tip: Add preservative in the cool down phase.
• Viscosity Tip: Allow the emulsion to fully cool before judging final thickness.
• Testing Tip: Check stability, pH, viscosity and skin feel before scaling up.

• For cosmetic formulation use only
• For external use only in properly formulated products
• Do not ingest
• Avoid inhaling dust if pellets are crushed
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store sealed, away from heat and moisture
• Test final formulations for stability and suitability before use or sale

Q: Is Montanov 68 MB suitable for natural-style formulations?
A: Yes, the source confirms ECOCERT, COSMOS and Natrue approval.

Q: Does Montanov 68 MB need heating?
A: Yes, it is typically melted into the heated oil phase before emulsification.

Q: Will an emulsion thicken immediately?
A: Final viscosity is often better judged after the emulsion has cooled fully.

Q: Can Montanov 68 MB be used in oil-only products?
A: No, it is an oil-in-water emulsifier and is intended for emulsions with both oil and water phases.