Emulsifiers & Surfactants

JBLS RESOURCES is a surfactants supplier Malaysia offering a selected range of surfactants, emulsifiers and specialty formulation ingredients for manufacturers across the detergent, household cleaning, personal care, cosmetics and industrial sectors.

Our product portfolio includes anionic, nonionic and amphoteric surfactants, together with emulsifiers and specialty ingredients designed to provide effective cleaning, foaming, wetting, emulsification, solubilization and formulation stability.

Products are available in various grades and specifications according to customer requirements, application and market availability.

Emulsifiers

A close-up view of fine sea salt in a wooden spoon, perfect for culinary uses. — **Glycerol Monostearate (GMS)**
Glycerol Monostearate (GMS) is a widely used monoester of glycerol and stearic acid, valued for its emulsifying, stabilizing and texturizing properties. It is commonly used in food, bakery, confectionery, cosmetics, personal care and industrial formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Monoester Content:** ≥40%
**Acid Value:** ≤3 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 145–177 mg KOH/g
**Iodine Value:** ≤3 g I₂/100 g
**Melting Point:** 53–65°C
**Moisture:** ≤1.0%
**Free Glycerine:** ≤2.0%
**Appearance:** White to cream-colored powder or flakes
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Food emulsification, bakery, confectionery, cosmetics, personal care and industrial formulations
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, Cartons, Jumbo Bags or Drums

candle wax — **Glyceryl Stearate**
Glyceryl Stearate is a glycerol ester of stearic acid used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, thickener and consistency agent. It is widely used in cosmetics, skincare, personal care and specialty formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Glyceryl Stearate:** ≥90%
**Acid Value:** ≤5 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 140–180 mg KOH/g
**Iodine Value:** ≤5 g I₂/100 g
**Melting Point:** 55–65°C
**Moisture:** ≤1.0%
**Appearance:** White to off-white flakes or powder
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Cosmetics, creams, lotions, emulsions, personal care and industrial formulations
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, Cartons, Jumbo Bags or Drums

Detailed macro photograph of a white powdered texture, perfect for backgrounds. — **Distilled Monoglycerides (DMG)**
Distilled Monoglycerides are purified fatty-acid glycerides used as effective emulsifiers and stabilizers. They are widely used in bakery, confectionery, margarine, dairy alternatives, food processing and other formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Monoglyceride Content:** ≥90%
**Acid Value:** ≤6 mg KOH/g
**Iodine Value:** ≤5 g I₂/100 g
**Saponification Value:** 145–175 mg KOH/g
**Melting Point:** 55–70°C
**Moisture:** ≤1.0%
**Appearance:** White to cream-colored powder, flakes or beads
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Bakery, confectionery, margarine, dairy products, food emulsification and stabilization
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, Cartons or Jumbo Bags

Detailed view of textured beige wool fabric forming a spiral pattern, ideal for textile and fashion backgrounds. — **Sorbitan Monostearate (Span 60)**
Sorbitan Monostearate is a non-ionic emulsifier used primarily for water-in-oil emulsions and formulation stabilization. It is used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial applications.
**Typical Specification:**
**Purity:** ≥95%
**Acid Value:** ≤10 mg KOH/g
**Saponification Value:** 147–157 mg KOH/g
**Hydroxyl Value:** 235–260 mg KOH/g
**Water:** ≤2.0%
**Congealing Range:** 50–52°C
**Appearance:** Cream to tan beads, flakes or waxy solid
**HLB:** Approximately 4.7
**Application:** Food emulsions, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial formulations
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, Cartons, Drums or Jumbo Bags

creamer powder, creamer, powder, drink, milk tea, hot, cup, milk, delicious, coffee cup, coffee — **Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids**
Sucrose Esters are non-ionic emulsifiers produced from sucrose and fatty acids. They offer excellent emulsification and stabilization properties and are used in food, beverages, bakery, confectionery, cosmetics and specialty formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Total Sucrose Esters:** ≥90%
**Free Sucrose:** According to grade
**Free Fatty Acids:** ≤3.0%
**Moisture:** ≤4.0%
**Acid Value:** According to grade
**HLB:** Approximately 3–16 depending on ester composition
**Appearance:** White to cream-colored powder or flakes
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Food emulsification, beverages, bakery, confectionery, cosmetics and personal care
**Packaging:** 20–25 kg Bags, Cartons or Drums

SURFACTANTS

sles — **SLES 28% — Sodium Laureth Sulfate**
SLES 28% is a widely used anionic surfactant supplied as a concentrated aqueous solution. It provides excellent foaming, detergency and emulsification properties and is commonly used in personal care and household cleaning products.
**Typical Specification:**
**Active Matter:** 27–29%
**Sodium Sulfate:** ≤1.5%
**Unsulfated Matter:** ≤3.5%
**pH (1% Solution):** 7.0–9.0
**Appearance:** Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
**Odor:** Characteristic, free from abnormal odor
**Application:** Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, dishwashing liquid, household detergents and industrial cleaners
**Packaging:** 170–220 kg HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks or Bulk
SLES is widely used because of its foaming, detergency and formulation compatibility, while the 28% and 70% grades primarily differ in concentration and physical handling characteristics.

palm wax — **MES — Methyl Ester Sulfonate**
Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) is an anionic surfactant derived from fatty acid methyl esters. It is widely used in laundry detergents and cleaning formulations and is valued for its detergency and renewable feedstock potential.
**Typical Specification:**
**Active Matter:** ≥85%
**Free Oil:** ≤3.0%
**Water:** ≤5.0%
**Inorganic Salt:** ≤5.0%
**pH (1% Solution):** 6.0–8.0
**Appearance:** White to pale yellow powder or flakes
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Laundry detergents, household cleaners, institutional cleaning and industrial detergents
**Packaging:** 20–25 kg Bags, Jumbo Bags or Bulk

A close-up image of a glass bottle with liquid, showcasing light reflection and shadow on a white surface. — **CAPB — Cocamidopropyl Betaine**
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is an amphoteric surfactant commonly used together with anionic surfactants such as SLES. It helps provide foam, cleansing performance and formulation mildness and is widely used in personal-care products.
**Typical Specification:**
**Active Matter:** 28–32%
**Total Solids:** 35–40%
**Sodium Chloride:** ≤6.0%
**pH:** 4.5–6.5
**Free Amine:** ≤0.5%
**Appearance:** Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
**Odor:** Characteristic, mild
**Application:** Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, facial cleansers, body wash and personal-care products
**Packaging:** 200 kg HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks or Bulk
CAPB and SLES are commonly used together in rinse-off personal-care formulations because of their complementary formulation and foaming properties.

Top view of stacked blue industrial drums forming a geometric pattern. — **Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates**
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates are non-ionic surfactants produced by ethoxylation of fatty alcohols. They provide excellent wetting, emulsification and detergency and are used extensively in household, institutional and industrial cleaning formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Active Matter:** ≥99%
**Moisture:** ≤1.0%
**HLB:** Typically 8–18 depending on EO level
**pH (1% Solution):** 5.0–8.0
**Cloud Point:** Grade dependent
**Appearance:** White waxy solid to clear/pale yellow liquid depending on EO number
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Laundry detergents, industrial cleaners, emulsifiers, wetting agents, textile processing and agricultural formulations
**Packaging:** 25 kg Bags, HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks or Bulk

Close-up of an Erlenmeyer flask with green liquid and a microscope in a science lab. — **Lauryl Betaine**
Lauryl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant with good foaming, wetting and cleansing properties. It is commonly used in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and other personal-care formulations.
**Typical Specification:**
**Active Matter:** 30–35%
**Total Solids:** 35–40%
**Sodium Chloride:** ≤6.0%
**pH:** 5.0–7.0
**Free Amine:** ≤0.5%
**Appearance:** Clear to pale yellow viscous liquid
**Odor:** Mild, characteristic
**Application:** Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, facial cleansers, body wash and personal-care products
**Packaging:** 200 kg HDPE Drums, IBC Tanks or Bulk

Anionic Surfactants

SLES 28%
SLES 70%
SLS
LABSA
AOS
Sodium Laurate

Nonionic Surfactants

Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
Alcohol Ethoxylates
Nonionic Emulsifiers
Specialty Nonionic Surfactants

Amphoteric Surfactants

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Betaine Anhydrous
Other Amphoteric Surfactants

Emulsifiers

GMS
GMO
Sorbitan Esters
Polysorbates
Fatty Acid Esters
Specialty Emulsifiers

Applications

Our Applications

Our emulsifiers and surfactants serve a broad range of industries, including:

Food & Beverage • Cosmetics & Personal Care • Soap & Detergents • Household Cleaning • Industrial Cleaning • Textile Processing • Agricultural Formulations • Oleochemicals

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