Emulsifying agent is used to promote and maintain dispersion of finely subdivided particles of liquid in a vehicle in which it is immiscible. End product may be a liquid emulsion or semisolid emulsion (e.g., a cream).
Examples
- Acacia
- Cetomacrogol
- Cetyl alcohol
- Glyceryl monostearate
- Sorbitan monooleate
- Polyoxyethylene 50 stearate
