MT-Phase-Translating Emulsifier – The Smart Emulsifier for Lightweight Feel & Waterproof Long-Wear
Model No. : MT-Phase-Translating Emulsifier
Brand Name: NIKOOCHEM
Place of Origin: Guangdong, China
INCI: CETEARYL ALCOHOL、C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE、PEG-100 STEARATE、GLYCERYL STEARATE、POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE、ISONONYL ISONONANOATE
Appearance: White to off-white solid
Odour: Characteristic
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Melting Point： 60 – 65°C
Recommended dosage: 3 – 5.0%
Storage ：Room temperature, sealed, dry
Shelf Life：24 months (under recommended conditions)
MOQ : 25 kg
Packaging : 25 kg/drum
Product Characteristics
A single O/W emulsifier that intelligently switches to a W/O Pickering emulsion upon application – delivering the lightweight, non-greasy feel of O/W systems with the water resistance and long-wear performance of W/O formulas. The breakthrough solution for foundations, sunscreens, primers, and BB/CC creams.
For decades, formulators have faced an impossible choice: lightweight feel or waterproof performance – but never both.
- Traditional O/W emulsions feel light and non-greasy but lack water resistance and long-wear durability
- Traditional W/O emulsions offer excellent waterproofing but require high emulsifier levels (around 3% of EM90, 6017, 6038), feel heavy, become sticky with film-formers, and have higher oil-phase costs
- Traditional blended emulsifier systems (O/W + W/O together) often conflict with each other, leading to poor stability, difficult scale-up, and emulsion breakdown during shelf life
MT-Phase-Translating Emulsifier breaks this deadlock. It is a single O/W emulsifier that intelligently transforms upon application – from an O/W emulsion pre-application to a W/O Pickering emulsion post-application.
How It Works: The Smart Phase-Translation Mechanism
| Phase | State | Mechanism |
| Before Application | O/W (Water-in-Oil) | Lightweight, non-sticky, spreads easily |
| During Application | Transition Phase | Water evaporates; porous powder particles migrate to the oil-water interface |
| After Application | W/O Pickering Emulsion | Emulsifier adsorbs at the interface, forming stable Pickering emulsion – locks in moisture, resists water, holds makeup |
This intelligent phase-translation is driven by the polymethylsilsesquioxane component, which acts as a Pickering emulsification “switch” upon application
Key Ingredient Composition
|
Component |
INCI Name |
Function |
| C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate | C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE | Primary emulsifying backbone |
| Cetearyl Alcohol / Glyceryl Stearate / PEG-100 Stearate | CETEARYL ALCOHOL / GLYCERYL STEARATE / PEG-100 STEARATE | Co-stabilisers |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE | Phase-translation “switch” – induces Pickering emulsification upon application |
| Isononyl Isononanoate | ISONONYL ISONONANOATE | Skin-feel regulating oil |
Recommended dosage: 3 – 5%
Key Benefits
| Benefit | Description |
| 🧴 Lightweight Feel | Solid wax-powder emulsifier – virtually no tackiness or greasy residue |
| 💧 Waterproof Long-Wear | Transforms to W/O Pickering emulsion post-application – resists water, sweat, and transfer |
| 🔄 Single Emulsifier System | No need for both O/W and W/O emulsifiers – eliminates compatibility conflicts |
| 📦 Excellent Stability | Dramatically reduced risk of emulsion breakdown; longer shelf life |
| 💰 Cost-Effective | Lower oil-phase ratio – water replaces volatile oils as the majority phase |
| 🏭 Production-Friendly | Simple process with good reproducibility; O/W system is easier to manufacture consistently |
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
| Odour | Characteristic |
| Melting Point | 60 – 65°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water |
| Total Bacterial Count | <10 CFU/ml |
| Mould & Yeast | <10 CFU/ml |
| Pathogens | Not detected |
| Recommended Dosage | 3-5% |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
| Storage | Room temperature, sealed, dry |
| Packaging | 25 kg / drum |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
Product Application
Why Choose Our MT-Phase-Translating Emulsifier?
✅ One emulsifier, two-phase performance – O/W lightness + W/O waterproofing
✅ Stable & production-friendly – single emulsifier system, no compatibility conflicts
✅ Cost-effective – lower oil ratio, simpler manufacturing process
✅ Elegant skin feel – solid wax-powder base, virtually no tackiness
✅ Versatile – suitable for foundations, sunscreens, primers, and colour cosmetics
Formulation Guidelines
- Foundations：Liquid foundations, cushion foundations, BB/CC creams
- Colour Cosmetics：Primers, concealers, makeup bases
- Sunscreens：Sunscreen lotions, UV protection creams
- Long-Wear Products：Waterproof makeup, transfer-resistant formulas
Packaging
25kg/drum according to customers' requirements
For samples, it is shipped by express , such as FedEx,DHL,TNT& UPS, it takes around 3-7 days. For bulk order, we will recommend to ship by sea. If you have cooperated shipping agent in China , we can ship to their warehouse for you.
1, the addition amount of 3%-5.0% or so, it is recommended that the product is added in the formulation of low temperature (below 55 ℃ when) stage;
2、It is recommended that its package is light-avoidance closed package to reduce contact with air and light sources, sealed storage, and pay attention to reasonable sun protection.
Storage: room temperature (5-25 ℃) to save sealed, shaded cool place to save, 4-5 ℃ refrigeration is preferred. After opening, wipe the bottle clean and store it in airtight refrigerated storage, it is recommended to use it up within 1 month after opening.
Shelf life: the product can remain stable for at least two years when stored in closed containers under the recommended conditions.
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