Solubilizers help dissolve poorly soluble substances in a solvent, such as hydrophobic compounds in aqueous formulations.
These include vegetable or mineral oils or silicone oils, esters, organic sunscreens and vitamins. But also active ingredients , lipo-amino acids and their derivatives can be solubilised with it. Furthermore, solubilizers can be used in pigments, dyes, inorganic sunscreens or antiperspirants and can improve the clarity of aqueous gels.
- February 26, 2021
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Green solubilizers for your formulations
Challenge: Dissolving hydrophobic compounds with natural solubilizers
It is often tricky to incorporate oily substances into the water phase without using polysorbates or ethoxylated ingredients.
Thanks to Seppic's expertise in green chemistry, we offer two plant-based, natural solubilizers. Both types are liquid, cold processable and therefore easy to use and energy efficient.
SEPICLEAR™ G7
SEPICLEAR™ G7 is a powerful, non-ionic solubilizer derived from sugar and castor seeds.
Unlike other natural solubilizers, it does not produce foam, which is an essential point when formulating cosmetic products such as toners, facial waters or aqueous gels.
INCI: Heptyl Glucoside

Main properties:
- Excellent solubilizer*.
- Non-foaming surfactant (CMC 8.2 g/l)
- Not noticeable by smell
Other properties: GMO free, COSMOS & Natrue certified, biodegradable, EO and PEG free, NOC 100% according to ISO 16128
Here you can find a frame formulation:
EU07358 - Velvet freshness gelled makeup-remover
ORAMIX™ CG110
ORAMIX™ CG110 is an ultra gentle solvent and cleanser with high foaming power and stability. It is a non-ionic surfactant derived from sugar.
INCI: Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Main properties:
- Solubiliser for perfume and essential oils*.
- Gentle surfactant for cleansing
- Produces a fine and rich foam (from ≈2 %, CMC 1.7 g/l)
Other properties: GMO free, COSMOS & Natrue certified, RSPO MB certified, biodegradable, EO and PEG free, NOC 100% according to ISO 16128, China listed.
Here you can find sample formulations:
EU07447 - natural shower gel with essential oils
EU07502 - Multi benefits marine serum
EU07600 - Ecofriendly, silky shower cream
*Solubility of SEPICLEAR™ G7 & ORAMIX™ CG 110 for essential oils and fragrances available on request!