Description

What is Green Crystal Emulsifier?

INCI: Sucrose Stearate/Glyceryl Stearate/Sorbitan Stearate/Butylene Glycol/Sorbitol+Aqua; CAS: 25168-73-4/123-94-4/1338-41-6 / 107-88-0 /50-70-4 /7732-18-5.

Green Crystal/Lamellar Liquid Crystal Emulsifier (product code YLLCEG) is a ready-to-use, all-in-one emulsifying system built from a balanced blend of Sucrose Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate and Sorbitan Stearate, together with Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol and Aqua. When dispersed in formulation, the blend self-assembles into ordered lamellar (layered) liquid crystal structures that resemble the arrangement of lipids in the skin’s barrier. The system delivers a stable emulsion with uniform particle size distribution and shows the characteristic Maltese cross birefringence under polarized light. Supplied in 5–20 kg packaging, it allows formulators to create elegant, stable creams and lotions with a velvet skin feel at a low use level of just 0.5–5%.

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Key Benefits

• Stable emulsion system: the pre-balanced blend gives reliable, reproducible emulsions with excellent stability over temperature and time.
• Lamellar liquid crystal structure: ordered, lipid-like layers support the skin barrier, improve moisture retention and enable controlled release of actives.
• Uniform particle size distribution: fine, even droplets produce a smooth, elegant texture and consistent viscosity.
• Pronounced Maltese cross birefringence: a clear, verifiable sign of well-formed lamellar liquid crystals under polarized light.
• Velvet, cushiony skin feel: rich yet comfortable after-feel with reduced greasiness.
• Easy to use: one integrated system replaces several separate emulsifiers, simplifying inventory and production.
• Low dosage, flexible formats: effective at 0.5–5%, suitable from light lotions to rich creams.

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Applications

• Face care: moisturizing creams, night creams, essences, lotions and balms.
• Body care: body lotions and butters, hand creams and sensitive-skin products.
• Baby and sensitive care: mild barrier creams and gentle emulsions.
• Functional and treatment products: formulations carrying actives that benefit from controlled release and enhanced hydration.

Process guidance: add at 0.5–5% of the formulation and follow a standard hot oil-in-water process with controlled cooling to best develop the lamellar structure. Exact process parameters should be validated against the product TDS.

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FAQ

Q1: What does the Maltese cross indicate? A1: It is the characteristic birefringent pattern of lamellar liquid crystal droplets under a polarizing microscope, confirming the ordered layered structure.

Q2: Is this a single ingredient or a blend? A2: It is a ready-to-use emulsifying system containing sucrose stearate, glyceryl stearate, sorbitan stearate, humectants and water, balanced for immediate use.

Q3: What use level is recommended? A3: Typically 0.5–5%, depending on the oil phase and desired viscosity; richer creams use the higher end.