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"
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
Sodium Laureth SLS
SLS or Sodium Laureth Sulfate is the main active ingredient in baby shampoo. It can be used in liquid soap or as a general mild surfactant. Johnson & Johnson caused quite a stir in the media, when they invented the "No Tears" baby shampoo. This is the non-irritating gentle lathering agent they developed....
$3.00
Magnesium metal powder, 99.9% pure, 1 oz.
Very fine (200- mesh) powder of 99.9% pure magnesium (symbol Mg) metal. Great for camping, recreation, and scientific research. Fresh material. Never been contaminated. Last time we offered this Mg, we sold a few hundred pounds in a hurry. We were out of stock for a while. So we decided to offer it again....
$3.99
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
Dowanol™ PM
Propylene glycol Methyl ether. Also known as PM. This additive makes oil miscible with water and provides fixation for fragrances. 1 lb. Mild characteristic ether odor.
$4.00
PolyVinyl Alcohol PVA
The active ingredient in Elmer s glue. Soak this powder in water and it expands into many times its original volume becoming viscous and sticky. Mix a solution of this with as much solution of borax (available in any supermarket) to make "silly putty" type polymer. 1 lb.
$4.00
