Products in Skin Care: Viscosity Modifier

AMPHOSOL® LB is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from narrow-cut methyl esters. This lauramidopropyl betaine is known for its capabilities in foam boosting and viscosity building, finding applications across personal care, home care, and industrial products. Its versatility spans uses such as 2-in-1 shampoo, baby care, body scrubs, body wash, carwash automatic, and carwash hand.

AMPHOSOL® DM-X is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from C12–14 alkyl dimethyl amine, serving as a primary or secondary surfactant. It boosts foam, builds viscosity, and acts as an antistatic agent. Compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems, it finds use in various personal care applications.

STEPAN® 745 GC is a nonionic liquid emollient that's 100% active. It serves as a versatile ingredient in bath and body washes, shampoos, and facial cleansers. Being naturally derived with a high hlb (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance), it's suitable for clear surfactant systems and can be easily incorporated via cold mix methods.

NINOL® COMF-N is available in a flaked form of coconut MEA amide, providing properties such as foam boosting, stabilization, and viscosity enhancement. This nonionic surfactant holds value in personal care applications such as shampoos, personal cleansers, liquid dish detergents, and laundry detergents.

AMPHOSOL® CG-50 is a 37% active form of cocamidopropyl betaine derived from coconut oil. This high-active, mild amphoteric surfactant functions as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder across personal care products, hard surface cleaning, vehicle care, and specialty foaming applications. It aligns with the surfactant screen of the u.S. Epa safer choice program and is listed on cleangredients.

AMPHOSOL® 1C is a mild amphoteric surfactant, specifically sodium cocoamphoacetate. Its roles encompass functioning as a foam booster and viscosity builder in various personal care applications, including 2 in 1 shampoo, baby care, body scrubs, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps, makeup removers, and more. It carries attributes such as being bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, sulfate-free, and free of eo and po.

AMPHOSOL® CDB-HP is an enhanced amphoteric surfactant designed for cold processing and easy handling. It functions as a secondary surfactant, contributing to viscosity building and foam boosting across an array of personal care applications. Its flexibility in preservation choice is a valuable feature for formulators.

AMPHOSOL® HCA-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coco methyl esters, providing foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer applications. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

STEPAN-MILD® GCC-FL/MB is a mass balance-certified compound resulting from the esterification of glycerin derived from vegetable oil sources and medium-chain fatty acids sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil. It's augmented with 1,3-propanediol. Its roles encompass acting as a foam booster and texturizer while also functioning as a viscosity builder and skin feel enhancer.

NINOL® CAA stands for a naturally derived esthetic enhancer and fragrance solubilizer. Its large hansen solubility sphere enables the solubilization of fragrances and other organic materials at room temperature. Despite its capacity for dissolving, it maintains viscosity and foaming performance. As a dea-free nonionic surfactant, it offers viscosity-building performance and foam stabilization similar to traditional amides and betaines, presenting an effective solution that meets both performance and esthetic needs.

NINOL® 30-LL is a high-active lauramide produced through a 1:1 reaction between the ester of lauric acid and diethanolamine. It functions as a lauryl dea amide, providing foam and viscosity building in various formulations, including shampoos, bubble baths, bath products, and detergents. Its liquid form at room temperature contributes to its ease of use.

AMPHOSOL® HCG-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil that provides foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer products. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

AMMONYX® LMDO is a lauryl/myristyl amidoamine oxide with widespread application in hi&i (household, industrial, and institutional) contexts. It contributes to foam and viscosity enhancement and demonstrates stability in the presence of peroxide bleach. It aligns with the surfactant screen of the u.S. Epa safer choice program and is listed on cleangredients.

AMPHOSOL® CG is a 30% active cocamidopropyl betaine derived from coconut oil. This mild amphoteric surfactant is used as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care, hard surface care, vehicle care, and foaming specialties. This product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, and sulfate-free.

NINOL® 49-CE is a whole coco methyl ester-based dea amide providing viscosity and foam-boosting properties. This liquid nonionic surfactant is used in shampoos, bath products, hand soaps, and light-duty liquids. It is bio-based, kosher certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, and sulfate-free.

AMMONYX® LO-A is an amphoteric surfactant with applications in personal care and hi&i as a foam enhancer, viscosity builder, and emulsifier. It can also act as a lubricant in textile applications. It is produced and available for use in the asia-pacific region.

NINOL® 96-SL is a lauryl methyl ester-based dea amide providing excellent foaming and viscosity building. This solid nonionic surfactant is used in shampoos, bath products, detergents, and light-duty liquids. The product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, preservative-free, and sulfate-free. It is kosher certified.

AMPHOSOL® CS-50 E is a cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine that is compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants and is stable over a wide ph range. It exhibits high foaming even in high electrolyte solutions and is stable in extreme alkaline solutions. This amphoteric surfactant exhibits foam synergies with common anionics and can be used in place of cocamidopropyl betaine to boost flash foam.

STEPAN® SLL-FB is a naturally derived sodium lauroyl lactylate that enhances and modifies foam and viscosity in personal care applications. Serving as a sulfate-free surfactant, it excels as a foam booster and skin-feel enhancer. It is also biodegradable. Its primary application is in the personal care market.

NINOL® CMP is a prilled nonionic surfactant based on coconut mea amide, providing foam-boosting, stabilization, and viscosity-building properties. Its applications span personal care products like shampoos, bath products, and liquid dish soaps, as well as laundry detergents, metalworking fluids, cutting fluids, and drawing compounds.

AMPHOSOL® CG-UN is an amido-type betaine derived from refined coconut oil, providing foam boosting and viscosity building across applications like shampoos, automatic dishwashing detergents, baby care products, bathroom cleaners, body scrubs, and more, in markets like home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, personal care, and vehicle care.

NINOL® PC, an effective DEA amide, plays a crucial role in enhancing viscosity while simultaneously boosting and stabilizing foam. This versatile liquid nonionic surfactant finds widespread use in various applications such as shampoos, bubble baths and metalworking cleaners, offering consistent performance and reliability across diverse formulations and industries.

AMMONYX® LO is a lauramine oxide that finds applications in personal care, hi&i applications as foam enhancers, viscosity builders, and as emulsifiers and lubricants in textile applications. It offers long-lasting foam. This product meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

AMPHOSOL® DM is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from c12–14 alkyl dimethyl amine. It acts as a primary or secondary surfactant, boosting foam, enhancing viscosity, and providing antistatic properties. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems, making it suitable for a range of personal care products, including bubble baths, shampoos, hand soaps, and pet care items. Additionally, it finds application in liquid dishwashing formulations. An rspo mass balance-certified version of this product is also available.

STEPAN-MILD® L3 is a multi-functional ingredient with various roles, including viscosity building, foam boosting, emulsification, and emollience. It's a valuable addition to formulations like shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream or lotion. Moreover, it aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's standards and is listed on cleangredients.

NINOL® 40-CO is a cochin oil-based dea amide generated through a type 1:1 reaction between the ester of a fatty acid and diethanolamine. It contributes to viscosity building, foam boosting, and stabilization. Its uses encompass shampoos, bubble baths, light-duty liquids, cutting fluids, drawing compounds, and metalworking cleaners.

AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is a cocamidopropyl amine oxide employed in personal care, household and industrial cleaning, and specialty foaming applications. AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is an amphoteric surfactant stable under peroxide bleach conditions, serving as a foam booster and textile antistat agent.

AMPHOSOL® 2CSF stands as a mild amphoteric surfactant, specifically disodium cocoamphodipropionate. It contributes as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care, household, and industrial cleaning products. It's versatile, finding its way into contexts such as 2 in 1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, baby care, bathroom cleaners, body scrubs, body wash, degreasers, facial cleansers, hand dishwashing detergents, and more. It's also noteworthy for being bio-based, kosher certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, salt-free, sulfate-free, and eo/po-free.

AMMONYX® M is an amphoteric surfactant produced in europe, functioning as a foam enhancer, wetting agent, detergent, and thickening agent. Its applications span personal care and hi&i cleaning products, including 2-in-1 shampoos, automatic dishwashing detergents, body washes, facial cleansers, hand dishwashing detergents, hand soaps, and various types of hard surface cleaners.

NINOL® 40CO-E is a cochin oil-based dea amide providing viscosity building with foam boosting and stabilization. This liquid nonionic surfactant is used in shampoos, bubble baths, light-duty liquids, cutting fluids, drawing compounds, and metalworking cleaners. The product is bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, and sulfate-free.

Glucamate™ CCO Thickener is an 80% active, naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated liquid viscosity builder for mild surfactant systems. It is ideal for non-ethoxylated surfactant packages, including sulfate and sulfate-free cleansing systems, where properties such as clarity, honey-like flow, and mildness are desired. Enables unprecedented formulation flexibility, allowing for cost-effective systems.

Amidex™ C-CM surfactant is a concentrated and self-preserving liquid version of Cocamide MEA. It combines the foam-boosting and foam stabilizing properties of betaine in a single, easy-to-handle blend. This surfactant offers excellent viscosity-building properties when used with anionics and is particularly well-suited for bath and shower products where stable foam, good wetting, and gentle cleansing are desired. The ratio of amides to betaines is approximately 1:4 on a % solids basis.

Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant is a high-performance dispersing additive specifically designed for pigmented skin care applications. It effectively separates the agglomeration of pigment particles and significantly reduces the viscosity of dispersions. Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant allows for higher pigment loading, enhances uniform coverage, and improves product sensory attributes. It offers convenient handling and improved low-temperature stability to prevent crystallization and settling.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer is a liquid acrylic rheology modifier that is lightly crosslinked. It is designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of surfactant-based personal cleansing products and soap-based cleansing systems. This cost-effective and easy-to-use product offers exceptional clarity around neutral pH and is considered the gold standard for thickening and suspending surfactant systems with high surfactant content.

Carbopol® ETD 2020 polymer is a cross-linked polyacrylic acid copolymer that has been polymerized in a cosolvent system preferred for its low toxicity. It is an easy-to-disperse white powder. This polymer is specifically designed to thicken surfactant systems. It offers excellent thickening efficiency, suspending capability, long viscous flow, and sparkling clarity in gel systems. It is recommended for various applications, including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, surfactant systems (such as specialty shampoos and cleaning products), and high electrolyte systems like aloe gels.

Pemulen™ Polymers™ EZ-4U Polymer is a polymeric emulsifier that minimizes skin care formulation constraints through simpler processing and greater formulation flexibility in a cost-efficient manner while offering robust emulsion stabilization, freedom from HLB constraints, stability over a wide pH range, and flexibility for cold or hot processability, all at low use levels. It allows the development of a wide variety of textures, from a shiny, smooth cream to thin, sprayable lotions. It provides a light sensorial profile and robustness to stabilize sophisticated ingredients, such as challenging oil systems, actives, perfumes, UV absorbers, film formers, and optical and sensory enhancers.