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Emollient Cream

SKU B-EMOL-691010

Emollient Cream — Heavy O/W Cream Base

Emollient Cream is a heavy oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion base formulated for a wide range of pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Its smooth, non-irritating texture delivers excellent slip with no sticky residue, making it a versatile vehicle for topical, vaginal, and rectal preparations. Emollient Cream supports API loads of up to 20%, giving compounders flexibility across a broad range of formulations.

  • Paraben-free
  • Fragrance-free
  • Dye-free

Product Highlights

  • Versatile Application — Suitable for topical, vaginal, or rectal use, making it a flexible base for a wide variety of compounded preparations.
  • Water Washable — Rinses cleanly from skin and fabric without leaving behind a heavy or tacky film.
  • Non-Occlusive — Allows the skin to breathe naturally, making it well suited for everyday and long-term use.
  • Non-Greasy Finish — Absorbs smoothly with a light, comfortable after-feel and no sticky residue.
  • Mid-Level API Load — Accommodates active pharmaceutical ingredient loading of up to 20%, supporting a broad range of compounding needs.

Applications

  • Dermatology
  • Cosmetic
  • HRT

API Load

Mid: up to 20%

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Water activity: greater than 0.6.

Passes Antimicrobial Effectiveness Testing (AET) as defined by USP<51> — this base is considered to have an effective preservative system. 

Vegan-friendly

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    Specifications

    Emollient Cream is an unscented, white, homogeneous heavy cream.

    • pH: 6.5-9.0
    • Specific Gravity: 0.84 – 0.92 g/cm3
    • Viscosity: 400,000 – 600,000 cPs
    • Water activity: greater than 0.6

    Ingredients 

    Purified Water, White Petrolatum, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate 

    Compatible Solvents

    Alcohol, Dimethyl Sulfoxide