Products in Hand Hygiene

Arbalon® R-50 cellulose liquid is a unique form of pre-activated cellulose solution known for its ability to impart a true yield stress and suspend insoluble particles in personal care formulations. It has minimal negative impact on the final viscosity of the formulation. Arbalon™ R-50 cellulose liquid is derived from a microbial fermentation process and is considered an eco-friendly alternative. It is used to enhance the stability and texture of personal care products.

Schercemol™ 318 ester is a highly emollient ester that is commonly used in bath oils, creams, lotions, and lipsticks. It has a low freeze point and provides lubricity without oiliness. This ester offers good spreadability and slip in various types of formulations.

Sulfochem™ ES-703US surfactant is a naturally derived, 70% active, 3-mole surfactant known for its versatility and cost-effectiveness. It is highly flowable and easy to use, enabling efficient batching of personal care formulations containing surfactants. This surfactant is bio-based and offers excellent flowability, making it ideal for processing formulations with high levels of active surfactant.

Merquat™ 550PR polymer is a low-acrylamide, non-paraben, aqueous, cationic copolymer that enhances compatibility and clarity in anionic surfactant systems. It is highly substantive and recommended for improving the wet and dry properties of hair care products, as well as enhancing the sensory feel of skin care, bath, and shower products. It provides superior conditioning within the PQ-7 family.

Chembetaine™ ACB surfactant is a 100% coconut-derived, amphoteric surfactant that is compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. It acts as a naturally derived foam booster and reduces irritation when formulated with anionic surfactants. Additionally, it functions as a good lime soap dispersant and exhibits good electrolyte tolerance.

Glucam™ E-10 humectant is a naturally-derived, mild ingredient that provides moisture to the skin while reducing the tacky feel commonly associated with moisturizing skin creams. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on skin care systems such as lotions, creams, and body cleansing formulations.

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer is an exceptional self-wetting rheology modifier renowned for its remarkable electrolyte tolerance and clarity. It is a white powder comprising a hydrophobically modified crosslinked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers a multitude of advantages for formulators and marketers of personal care products. It is incredibly user-friendly as it self-wets and disperses rapidly. Alongside its rheology-modifying and stabilizing properties, it demonstrates excellent tolerance to electrolytes and imparts unique sensory benefits to formulations. It is suitable for use in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it ideal for applications like shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.

Merquat™ 2001 polymer is a proprietary, ampholytic terpolymer primarily used in hair care products for its superior wet hair combing and detangling properties. It is recommended for use in shampoos and conditioning rinses where excellent wet and dry conditioning properties are desired.

Carbopol® Polymers® SC-800 Polymer is a hydrophobically modified cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymer processed in a toxicologically preferred cosolvent system. It has been balanced with crosslinker levels, hydrophobic content, and surface modification to provide the best efficiency and ease of processing for challenging surfactant systems. The INCI name has been CFDA-listed.

Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer is an outstanding self-wetting rheology modifier known for its impressive electrolyte tolerance and high clarity. It is a white powder composed of a crosslinked copolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. Its self-wetting properties make it remarkably easy to use and process efficiently. As a highly efficient rheology modifier, it is capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.

Merquat™ PLUS 3331 polymer is an ampholytic terpolymer with a slightly higher molecular weight than Merquat™ PLUS 3330 polymer. It is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants and is ideal for use in liquid cleansing products. It provides silky skin feel and moisturization in skin care, bath, and shower formulations, as well as excellent wet and dry combing properties in hair care formulations.

Actiphyte™ Meadowsweet (GL100NP) is a single botanical extract with multiple benefits designed to meet customer needs with the versatility to be used across a wide array of applications. It is a single extract in a glycerin solvent that is self-preserving.

Glucam™ E-20 humectant is a naturally-derived, multi-functional, mild ingredient that delivers a light, satin-like emollient feel in moisturizing systems. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it ideal for sensitive skin formulations. Additionally, Glucam™ E-20 humectant helps prevent soap bars from cracking and acts as a process aid in soap bar extrusion.

Chemoxide™ CAW surfactant is an excellent choice for mild, low-irritation formulations such as shampoos, facial cleansers, and bath products. It is a surfactant derived from coconut oil. This surfactant helps build viscosity and boost foam over a broad pH range.

Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is a highly efficient viscosity builder designed for use with various anionic and amphoteric surfactant systems commonly found in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps. It is a flaked solid derived from methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is non-irritating to the eyes, making it ideal for baby shampoos.

Amidex™ LIPA surfactant is a naturally derived ingredient that serves as a viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It is commonly used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products to achieve a tight, dense, and luxurious foam. Amidex™ LIPA surfactant can be used as a replacement for DEA amides and MEA amides at a 75% use level, providing an effective alternative for formulators.

Actiphyte™ Coneflower (GL80NP) is a single botanical extract with multiple benefits designed to meet customer needs with the versatility to be used across a wide array of applications. It is a single extract in a glycerin and water solvent mixture that is self-preserved.

Merquat™ 295 polymer is a highly charged, aqueous, cationic copolymer with ampholytic characteristics and no preservatives. It offers excellent stability in extreme pH applications, making it suitable for high pH products and shampoos. It is recommended for use in ethnic hair care, hair color products, and depilatories.

Sulfochem™ EA-2SB Surfactant is a food-grade, preserved, vegetable-based surfactant for high foam in low pH systems. It is a 2-mole, naturally derived ether sulfate surfactant for use in a variety of personal cleansing products. It is recommended for use in shampoos, cleansers, and bath and shower products where high foam is desired.

Hydramol™ PGDS ester is a water-soluble emollient that provides moisturization and humectant properties without leaving a greasy residue. It can be used in skin care emulsions, where it delivers emolliency from the water phase upon contact. In hair treatments, its large, branched polymer structure adds body and manageability. Hydramol™ PGDS ester can replace alkanolamides in cleansing systems, providing conditioning, emolliency, viscosity building, and enhanced lather. It is recommended for use in cleansing systems, including hand sanitizer gels, as well as antiperspirant and deodorant applications.

Lubrizol Life Science - Beauty Potassium Cocoate is a coconut oil-derived potassium salt. It contains glycerin, which serves as a natural moisturizer in personal care formulations. Potassium Cocoate soap is often used as a base for natural shampoo formulations, liquid soaps, and body washes due to its excellent foaming capabilities and soft feel.

Glucamate™ VLT thickener is a nonionic, highly efficient associative thickener known for its mildness and anti-irritant properties. It is a 70% active liquid derived from methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. This versatile ingredient is compatible with most liquid surfactant systems and helps maintain lather and a light afterfeel. It is recommended for use in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Merquat™ 3331PR polymer stands out as a non-paraben, ampholytic terpolymer celebrated for its compatibility with anionic and amphoteric surfactants. Holding the highest charge density within the Merquat 3330 polymer family, it finds its niche in liquid cleansing products. This versatile polymer creates a luxurious and moisturizing skin sensation in skincare, bath, and shower formulations. Meanwhile, it excels in hair care formulas, offering exceptional wet and dry combing properties.

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation, specifically designed for use in cosmetics and personal care applications. It exhibits exceptional thermal stability and is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is readily biodegradable and offers innovative technology for formulating personal care products.

Amidex™ CME surfactant is a naturally derived viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It can be used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products when a tight, dense, luxurious foam is desired. It is 100% coconut oil-derived.

Glucam™ P-10 humectant is a propoxylated methyl glucose ether derived from natural sources. It is a 100% active ingredient that enhances the luxurious feel of shampoos and other surfactant-based products. Its mildness makes it suitable for makeup products used around the eye area or formulations designed for sensitive skin. Glucam™ P-10 humectant is recommended for use in lotions, creams, cleansing formulations, hair conditioners, styling gels, and mousses.

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.

Schercoteric™ C-2 50LT surfactant is a naturally derived amphoteric surfactant that boasts impressive foam height and stability. Renowned for its excellent detergency, it collaborates seamlessly with other surfactants to minimize irritation, making it an optimal choice for crafting shower gels, shampoos, skin cleansers, and mild industrial cleaners. Notably, this surfactant is free from alkyl and alkyl ether sulfates, aligning with cleaner formulation preferences.

Chemoryl™ SCI surfactant is a gentle surfactant recognized for its remarkable foaming ability, creating a stable and luxurious lather. Perfect for applications ranging from baby care products to shampoos, liquid soaps, and bath gels, it offers a creamy cleansing experience. Presented as white, waxy noodles, this surfactant requires heat for dissolution.

Novethix™ L-10 polymer is a highly efficient, hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer specifically designed for structuring a wide range of cleansing formulations containing anionic, nonionic, and zwitterionic surfactants. This polymer works synergistically with electrolytes and is an easy-to-use, cold-processable liquid. It does not require heat and has a short mixing time, simplifying the formulation process. Novethix™ L-10 polymer offers the convenience of being in liquid form, further enhancing its usability.

Glucam™ P-20 humectant is a naturally-derived, 100% active, propoxylated methyl glucose ether. It is one of the few naturally-derived cosmetic fluids that is miscible with water, alcohols, organic esters, and oils. It delivers humectancy with a lubricious, emollient feel in any product. In alcohol-based systems, Glucam™ P-20 humectant reduces the stinging effect alcohol can have on the skin. Furthermore, it acts as a fixative in fragrance-containing formulations by reducing the volatilization of high notes. The light color and low odor of Glucam™ P-20 humectant do not interfere with the mood the fragrance is trying to convey. It is recommended for use in hair and skin care products.

Carbopol® Aqua CC polymer is a liquid rheology modifier, specifically a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate crosspolymer. It is designed to offer cationic compatibility, smooth flow, shear-thinning rheology, suspension capabilities, and high clarity for low pH applications. This polymer is an excellent option for thickening both surfactant-based and highly active cosmetic aqueous formulations. It is particularly well-suited for facial and body treatments, scrubs, and formulations containing high levels of cosmetic acids.

Glucamate™ LT thickener is a naturally-derived ingredient composed of methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. It is available as a 40% active liquid and serves as a highly efficient associative thickener. This nonionic liquid is gentle on the skin and offers anti-irritant properties. Glucamate™ LT thickener is compatible with most ingredients found in liquid surfactant systems. It contributes to the sensory experience by retaining lather and providing a light afterfeel. It is commonly used in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer is an industry-standard self-wetting rheology modifier known for its excellent short flow and high viscosity performance. It is a white powder composed of crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. This polymer offers self-wetting properties and produces minimal dust, making it incredibly easy to use and process efficiently. It is a highly efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams.

Quickpearl™ EGL Pearlizing Agent is an opaque, performance surfactant concentrate that provides a novel white opaque pearl esthetic in body washes, shampoos, liquid hand soaps, foaming bath gels, and other personal care cleansing products. It can be used in a cold-process manufacturing environment for efficiency and energy savings.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-2 polymer is an acrylates crosspolymer and liquid rheology modifier specifically designed for high-clarity surfactant cleansing formulations with moderately low pH levels ranging from 4 to 6. It provides elegant flow, viscosity enhancement, and the ability to suspend visually appealing insoluble ingredients. This polymer allows formulators to incorporate food-grade preservatives like sodium benzoate. It offers superior suspension and high clarity within the pH range of 4 to 6, enabling the inclusion of colorful beads, sparkling pearls, and exfoliating scrubs. Moreover, it facilitates "preservative-free" and "skin-neutral pH" claims in clear bath gels, shampoos, and cleansers.