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"
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
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
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
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
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
Oleic Acid
Common additive found in many soap formulas. Makes soap bubbles stronger. The fatty component in most soaps. 1 lb.
$5.00
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
Miconazole Nitrate
Biologically safe, odorless fungicide. Always use in small amounts. Sold as powder. Sold in pharmacies under the name MonistatTM in a 2% and 5% solution for the treatment of athletes foot and other fungal treatments. Available in 1-ounce (30ml) container. Pure 99%. Dilute in carrier oil to use. Mix it...
$88.00
