Development formulation

Protective Water in Oil Baby Cream with Zinc Oxide C545

The principal role of a baby cream is to protect the baby from nappy rash and chafing. Zinc
oxide is often used in such preparations at levels of 7-14% due to its protective and antiphlogistic properties. This water in oil barrier cream is emulsified by a combination of Corona
Pure New Lanolin, a pharmaceutical grade lanolin, and Super Hartolan. Also a
pharmaceutical grade raw material, Super Hartolan contains in excess of 30% cholesterol
and 20% related sterols which are responsible for its highly efficient emulsifying, moisturising
and conditioning properties. Croderol GV9000, a humectant, provides additional skin
moisturisation.
% by wt
Mineral Oil 70cS at 25C (Paraffinum Liquidum)
White Petroleum Jelly Continental Grade No 3 (Petrolatum)
CORONA PURE NEW LANOLIN EP/USP (Lanolin)
SUPER HARTOLAN EP (Lanolin Alcohol)
BHT

Meade, King &

Robinson
Croda
Croda
-

Water Deionised (Aqua)

CRODEROL GV9000 (Glycerin)
Zinc Oxide BP

Croda
-

Perfume, Preservative, Colour

17.1
13.4
4.3
2.1
0.01
to 100
4.8
7.1
qs

Method
Heat oil phase and water phase separately to 65-70C. Add water phase to oil phase with
stirring. Add zinc oxide at 55-60C and continue stirring. Add perfume at 40-45C. At 3035C homogenise using a triple roller mill.

Non-warranty
This formulation has been subjected to limited stability tests and has been shown to perform well. However formulators adopting this approach should ensure to
their own satisfaction long term stability and functionality. It is good practice to conduct safety tests on all final formulations prior to marketing. Suggested uses should
not be taken as an inducement to infringe any existing patents.

Croda Chemicals Europe Ltd Personal Care Cowick Hall Snaith Goole DN14 9AA United Kingdom
Tel +44 (0) 1405 860551 Fax +44 (0)1405 860205 Website www.croda.co.uk
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