NatraGem S140 NP MB (Natural Solubiliser & Cleanser, COSMOS Approved) - Essentially Natural

NatraGem S140 NP MB is a 100% natural-origin, COSMOS Approved solubiliser and cleansing ingredient designed to help incorporate lipophilic materials such as essential oils and fragrance into clear water-based and hydroalcoholic formulations. Its plant-derived polyglyceryl ester system offers a natural alternative to conventional solubilising systems such as Polysorbate 20 and PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, while also contributing useful cleansing performance. It is supplied as an easy-to-handle viscous liquid, is water soluble and can be processed cold, making it particularly versatile in modern natural formulation. It can be used in clear gels, aqueous and alcohol/water systems, cleansing solutions and detergent-type formulations without being designed to suppress foam.

♡ Why we love it: It gives natural formulators a genuinely versatile route to clear solubilisation while adding cleansing functionality, cold-process convenience and COSMOS-approved positioning in one ingredient.

Key Properties

• Ingredients: Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate/Caprate, Water
• Product Type: Natural solubiliser and cleansing ingredient
• Natural Origin: 100% natural origin according to ISO 16128
• COSMOS Status: COSMOS Approved raw material
• Raw Material Origin: Plant/vegetable derived
• Form: Viscous liquid
• Colour: Colourless to yellow
• Odour: Sweet
• Water Solubility: Soluble
• Density: Approximately 1.2g/cm³
• pH: 3-8 as supplied
• Processing: Cold processable
• RSPO Status: Mass Balance
• Key Functions: Solubiliser, cleanser and formulation aid for clear aqueous systems
• Best Suited To: Essential oils, fragrance, clear water-based systems, hydroalcoholic systems, cleansing solutions and detergent-type formulations

What It's Used For

• Solubilising small amounts of essential oils into water-based formulations
• Solubilising fragrance and other lipophilic ingredients into clear aqueous systems
• Facial mists, body mists and other clear water-based sprays
• Hydroalcoholic formulations where oil-soluble ingredients need to be dispersed evenly
• Clear cosmetic gels
• Micellar-style and rinse-off cleansing formulations
• Liquid cleansing systems and detergent-type formulations
• Formulations where maintaining foam performance is important
• Cold-process formulations where heat-sensitive ingredients or simplified processing are preferred
• Natural and COSMOS-oriented formulations seeking an alternative to conventional Polysorbate 20 or PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil systems

Who It's For

This Product Is For:

• Natural cosmetic formulators looking for a plant-derived solubiliser
• Formulators developing COSMOS-oriented products
• Makers working with essential oils or fragrance in water-based products
• Formulators making clear mists, sprays, gels and cleansing products
• Those looking for an alternative to conventional Polysorbate 20 and PEG-40 type solubilising systems
• Formulators wanting a cold-processable liquid ingredient
• Makers looking for a multifunctional ingredient that offers both solubilising and cleansing functionality
• Formulators developing mild cleansing systems where maintaining foaming performance is useful

This Product Is Not For:

• Formulas where a fixed one-for-one replacement for another solubiliser is required without testing
• Applications where the exact solubiliser-to-oil ratio has not been established by formulation trials
• Use as a complete emulsifier for high oil-phase creams or lotions
• Use as a complete preservation system

How To Use

• NatraGem S140 NP is cold processable and can be incorporated without a heated emulsification stage.
• Use it when incorporating small amounts of essential oils, fragrance or other lipophilic ingredients into predominantly aqueous systems.
• The ideal use level depends on the oil-soluble material being solubilised, the desired clarity, the final formulation and the complete surfactant system.
• Begin with small bench batches and adjust the solubiliser-to-oil ratio until the desired clarity and stability are achieved.
• Evaluate the finished formula after standing, as some systems can appear clear initially and develop haze or separation over time.
• It can be used in gel, aqueous, hydroalcoholic, cleansing-solution and detergent-type systems.
• Its cleansing contribution can be useful in wash-off and micellar-style formulations, while its solubilising function makes it suitable for leave-on clear systems such as mists and sprays.
• When substituting for Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil or another solubiliser, reformulate and stability-test rather than assuming a direct replacement ratio.

Safety Instructions

• For cosmetic formulation use.
• This is a raw material and should be incorporated into a properly formulated finished product before use.
• Avoid direct contact with eyes and prolonged contact with concentrated raw material.
• Use appropriate formulation and manufacturing hygiene practices.
• Test finished formulations for compatibility, stability and performance before larger-scale manufacture.
• Finished water-containing products still require an appropriate preservation strategy.
• Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a dry and well-ventilated place.

FAQs

Q: Is NatraGem S140 NP natural?
A: Yes. The supplied grade is plant derived and is confirmed as 100% natural origin according to ISO 16128.

Q: Is it COSMOS Approved?
A: Yes. NatraGem S140 NP is a COSMOS Approved raw material, making it especially useful for formulators developing natural and COSMOS-oriented products.

Q: What does it actually do?
A: Its main role is to help disperse lipophilic ingredients such as essential oils and fragrance into clear water-based systems. It also contributes cleansing functionality, making it more multifunctional than a basic solubiliser.

Q: Is it a natural alternative to Polysorbate 20?
A: Yes, it is positioned as a plant-derived natural alternative to conventional solubilising systems such as Polysorbate 20 and PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil. It is not necessarily a one-for-one replacement, so the required ratio should be established through formulation testing.

Q: Is it good for essential oils?
A: Yes. NatraGem S140 NP MB is particularly effective at solubilising essential oils in compatible water-based formulations. The amount required varies with each essential oil or blend, so small formulation trials are recommended to establish the best ratio.

Q: Can I use it for fragrance?
A: Yes. Its strong essential-oil solubilisation performance indicates good suitability for fragrance incorporation in suitable water-based and hydroalcoholic systems.

Q: Can it be used in clear sprays and mists?
A: Yes. It is suitable for clear aqueous and alcohol/water systems and is a useful option for facial mists, body sprays and other light formulations where a small oil-soluble component needs to be evenly dispersed.

Q: Can it be used in cleansers?
A: Yes. NatraGem S140 NP is both a solubiliser and an effective cleansing ingredient, and it can be used in cleansing solutions and detergent-type systems.

Q: Will it reduce foam?
A: It is specifically designed for use in cleansing and detergent systems without being intended to negatively affect foaming performance.

Q: Does it need to be heated?
A: No. One of its practical advantages is that it is cold processable, which can simplify production and make it useful in formulations containing heat-sensitive ingredients.

Q: How much should I use?
A: There is no single fixed ratio that works for every essential oil, fragrance or formulation. Use small bench trials and increase or decrease the amount until the required clarity, stability and sensory profile are achieved.

Q: Is it the same as Symbiosolv Clear Plus MB?
A: No. Both are natural solubilising options, but they are different ingredient systems and should not be assumed to perform identically. NatraGem S140 NP is especially differentiated by its dual solubilising and cleansing functionality, cold-process convenience and strong supplier positioning for essential oils.

Q: Is it an emulsifier?
A: It is primarily a solubiliser and cleansing ingredient rather than a complete emulsifier for high oil-phase creams and lotions. Its best use is incorporating relatively small amounts of lipophilic material into predominantly water-based systems.

Q: Is it RSPO certified?
A: The supplied grade uses an RSPO Mass Balance palm supply chain model.