Gemlite's selection is superior! We house many chemical additives for use in the Soap, Candle, and even Perfume-making industries. From the basics like "DPG" Dipropylene Glycol -- a fragrance diluting agent, to our many natural carrier oils for use in bath and body applications; Gemlite has what you're looking for and perhaps even a few things you didn't know you needed. Sparkle. Shine. Save.
21 product(s) found for "ADDITIVES & CARRIERS"
Diatomaceous Earth
Used as a filtration medium. Turns murky dirty liquid into a clear one. 5 lb.
$19.00
DiEthyl Phthalate, DEP / DBP
DiEthyl Phthalate (DEP) or DiButyl Phthalate (DBP) are both general purpose odorless carrier oil solvents for perfume-making. Each phthalate provides mild fixation for a more volatile lasting aroma. Our Perfume Phtalates are available in 16oz. (1 lb.) sizes. DiEthyl Phthalate (DEP) has a slightly higher...
$3.00
DiOctyl Adipate DOA
Dioctyl Adipate. A general purpose cutting oil for fragrances. Add to facilitate wax mixing and to get a high-gloss look. Difficult to get candle out of the mold? Try this. 1 lb bottle.
$4.00
Dipropylene Glycol DPG
A general purpose diluting agent for soap fragrances and for making incense. Commonly used to "cut" fragrances for use in a wider variety of products. Our DPG is fragrance grade. It is a water-soluble, colorless, low-odor liquid with low volatility. DPG is a solvent. Available in 1-lb.
$7.00 $4.00
Gum Arabic
Dissolve this in water overnight and to get a gel-like mucilage. This ubiquitous thickener is used in soap, ice cream, jello, pudding, etc. If a fragrance is too "watery" you can use this to make them as thick as you like. A great viscosity enhancer. 1 lb.
$9.00
Lecithin
Natural emulsifier extracted from egg yolks. Oil does not mix with water unless you add an emulsifier. 8 lb.
$29.00
MMB Solvent
MMB a.k.a. 3-Methyl 3-Methoxy Butanol is a versatile fragrance solvent. MMB is miscible with water in all proportions and practically non-flammable. MMB's low oxidation and linear evaporation make it the solvent of choice for air care. Previously used exclusively in the textile industry it's now making...
$16.00
