Do you need an emulsifier for cosmetic creams?

Types of industrial emulsification system designed by our technicians

As manufacturers of cosmetic machinery, in this post we would like to explain how to choose a cosmetic emulsifier by setting out the differences between the types of industrial emulsification system for cosmetic creams that we manufacture and sell at InoxMIM.

There are three types of emulsification system for manufacturing these products; which one is installed depends on the dimensions of the tank, the characteristics of the product being processed or the production method used.

Emulsifiers for cosmetic creams

• Vertical (EMV)
• Inline (EML), working with recirculation
• Bottom-entry (EMF and its variants)

All of them are usually complemented by a more or less complex agitation system, depending on the characteristics of the tank and of the product to be manufactured.

EMV vertical emulsifier for cosmetic creams

Choosing a vertical emulsifier is highly advisable when there is no space at the bottom of the tank.

This is usually the case with smaller tanks, and also when manufacturing light creams to which no components that tend to settle out are added and which do not require a high degree of additional agitation.

EML inline high-shear mixer for the cosmetics industry

Another option when there is not enough space in the tank is to install an inline high-shear mixer.

This equipment can be used for preparation, working by recirculating the product back to the reactor, or as the final conditioning stage of the product before packing. Its position allows it to work in tandem with a positive displacement pump in the case of more viscous preparations.

It also makes it easier to use multi-tooth heads for a higher degree of shear on the product, together with a considerable reduction in production time.

Cosmetic reactor with an inline high-shear mixer for recirculation and product discharge.

Reactor for the cosmetics industry with a counter-rotating agitator and an EMFLT bottom-entry emulsifier with recirculation and a solids incorporation hopper.

Bottom-entry emulsifiers

Finally, we have bottom-entry emulsifiers; this is equipment used to manufacture cosmetic creams, as its position favours the preparation of products with a high solids content and viscosity.

They also have a smaller surface area to clean, which greatly simplifies sanitisation tasks.

It is worth highlighting that this equipment can be complemented with a pumping body (EMFL), allowing the same unit installed at the bottom to pump the product back into the tank, thus optimising mixing time.

It is important to mention that, in vacuum reactors, a hopper can be fitted to draw the solids directly onto the rotor-stator, making them easier to incorporate.

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As machinery manufacturers and makers of emulsifiers for different industrial sectors, we know that this equipment represents a significant investment and often raises doubts or questions if its applications are not known in depth.

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At InoxMIM we manufacture stainless steel high shear mixers and industrial emulsifiers for the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

Since its beginnings in 1997, INOXMIM has been closely linked to the development and manufacture of industrial machinery. The pumping, agitation, mixing and fluid-handling systems we manufacture have allowed us to meet our customers' needs over the years.

Constant innovation and development enable INOXMIM to provide complete solutions for most processes, thereby meeting the most demanding requirements in industry.

We are professionals with a long track record and the experience to back it up.