S sabistarr Member Joined Jan 28, 2015 Messages 14 Reaction score 10 Feb 8, 2015 #1 Is there a natural additive that will disperse oils in water? I'm tired of seeing them all floating at the top of the bottle!
Is there a natural additive that will disperse oils in water? I'm tired of seeing them all floating at the top of the bottle!
lsg Staff member Admin Moderator Supporting Member Joined Oct 14, 2007 Messages 18,008 Reaction score 8,514 Feb 8, 2015 #2 Polysorbate 20 can be used as a solubilizer for fragrance or essential oils. Polysorbate 80 is used with carrier oils. http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2010/09/esters-using-polysorbates-in-your.html
Polysorbate 20 can be used as a solubilizer for fragrance or essential oils. Polysorbate 80 is used with carrier oils. http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/2010/09/esters-using-polysorbates-in-your.html
The Efficacious Gentleman Supporting Member Joined Nov 19, 2013 Messages 9,328 Reaction score 10,058 Location Austria Feb 8, 2015 #3 So, an emulsifier? I don't think that there are any real 100% natural ones, but many that are proven to be fine to use.
So, an emulsifier? I don't think that there are any real 100% natural ones, but many that are proven to be fine to use.
lsg Staff member Admin Moderator Supporting Member Joined Oct 14, 2007 Messages 18,008 Reaction score 8,514 Feb 8, 2015 #4 "Caprylyl/capryl glucoside (aka octyl/decyl glucoside or C8-10 alkyl polyglucoside) is an Ecocert non-ionic solubilizer." http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/search?q=natural+solubilizer
"Caprylyl/capryl glucoside (aka octyl/decyl glucoside or C8-10 alkyl polyglucoside) is an Ecocert non-ionic solubilizer." http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/search?q=natural+solubilizer
abc Well-Known Member Joined Dec 1, 2014 Messages 136 Reaction score 61 Location PNW Feb 8, 2015 #5 Solubol
The Efficacious Gentleman Supporting Member Joined Nov 19, 2013 Messages 9,328 Reaction score 10,058 Location Austria Feb 9, 2015 #6 Those all look really intriguing. Thanks!