White Palm Oil
Soapmaking Oil
Plant fat that adds hardness and creaminess to soap.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil
Classification Emollient / Oil base
Appearance Yellow liquid, free of off-odors and off-flavors (rancid, vegetable, metallic, etc.)
Thermal behavior Becomes cloudy and may separate into two phases as the temperature drops
Solubility Soluble in oil
FUNCTION
Adds hardnessCreates abundant latherAdds softness to solid formulasHas antioxidant properties
APPLICATIONS
Handmade soapsCandlesCreamsMassage candlesHomemade creams
DESCRIPTION
Emollient / Oil base
The deodorizing process uses temperatures up to 230 °C/446 °F, which ensures the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms. Since moisture is also removed, there is no medium for microbial growth within the oil or fat.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline usage level: 2–10 % in creams and lotions; 1–5 % in shampoo and conditioner; 5–30 % in balms; up to 100 % in body oils, massage oils and makeup removers.
How to use and incorporate: Add to the oil phase of the formula. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) are heat-sensitive: add them during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) or heat them as briefly as possible. In anhydrous products (body oils, balms) blend cold or warm.
Formulation tips:
- Add an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E) at 0.05–0.5 % to delay rancidity and extend shelf life.
- Combine light, fast-absorbing oils with heavier oils to adjust the skin feel; dry oils work well in facial serums and heavier oils in balms and products for dry skin.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Storage: Keep in its closed container, protected from light.
Precautions: Low-hazard product. Avoid contact with eyes. Spills make surfaces slippery.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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