Products in Other Personal Hygiene Applications

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.

Quickpearl™ PSB3 Pearlizing Agent is a high solids, alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate free, special surfactant blend designed to be easily incorporated into products using a cold blend process, imparting best in class pearl effects. With only three ingredients, It provides formulators with greater flexibility. It is flowable, making it easy to handle and easy to disperse in personal care cleansing products.

Merquat™ 7SPR polymer is a high molecular weight, non-paraben, low-acrylamide, cationic copolymer specifically designed for compatibility and clarity in anionic surfactant systems. It is used to improve the wet and dry properties of hair care products and enhance the sensory feel of bath and shower products.

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.

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® 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.

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.

Merquat™ 740 polymer is a low molecular weight, non-paraben, high-solids, aqueous, cationic copolymer. It is designed to improve compatibility and clarity in anionic surfactant systems. This copolymer is highly substantive and enhances the wet and dry properties of hair care products while improving the sensory feel of bath and shower products.

Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer is a white powder consisting of a cross-linked homopolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a toxicologically preferred cosolvent system. It offers good electrolyte tolerance and high thickening performance over a wide pH range. It provides a rich and distinct sensory experience in challenging skin care formulations. Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer enables formulators to achieve desired rheological and esthetic properties even in the presence of electrolytes or acidic actives required for consumer products. Its high electrolyte tolerance and broad pH compatibility make it ideal for formulating products with botanical extracts, water-soluble salts, and acidic ingredients such as alpha-hydroxy acids, salicylic acid, or organic acid preservatives at pH levels as low as 4.0–4.5.

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.

Promulgen™ D nonionic emulsifier is ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol compounded with cetearyl alcohol. It is 100% active and is supplied as a waxy solid. Its excellent stability at pH levels of 3–12 makes it particularly useful in applications such as depilatories. Also, due to its viscosity-building properties, it is recommended for use in hair relaxers and conditioners.

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.

Chemccinate™ DSLS-BA surfactant is a naturally derived anionic surfactant known for its effective yet mild cleansing and gentle foaming properties. It is commonly used in color protection shampoos, baby shampoos, bath and shower gels, and other mild cleansing products. It is recommended for use in finished product formulations with pH ranges from 5 to 7.

Merquat™ 3330PR polymer is a non-paraben, ampholytic terpolymer that is compatible with anionic and amphoteric surfactants. It is well-suited for use in liquid cleansing products, providing silky skin feel and moisturization in skin care, bath, and shower formulations. In hair care formulations, it offers excellent wet and dry combing properties.

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.

Sulfochem™ SLS-PHP surfactant MB is a naturally derived sodium lauryl sulfate surfactant with a pH-preserving formulation. It is low in color and odor and is suitable for use in clear or pearlescent bath or shower products, shampoos, hand soaps, and other personal care cleansers. This surfactant is known for producing copious, rich, and dense foam. It can be formulated with other secondary surfactants to create high-viscosity formulations with excellent foaming characteristics. It is included on the Safer Chemical Ingredient List (SCIL) and certified under the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balance supply chain protocol.

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.

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.

Eutanol® G 16 is a medium-spreading emollient that is suitable for cosmetic preparations requiring a wide pH range, such as anti-perspirants, deodorants, and depilatory formulations. It is composed of C16-guerbet alcohol. It has applications in several areas, including after-sun care, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, face care, face cleansing, personal care wipes, self-tanning, and sun protection.

Eutanol® G is a C20-guerbet alcohol that functions as a medium-spreading emollient. This clear, colorless to pale yellow, and odorless oil is suitable for cosmetic preparations where a wide pH range is needed, such as anti-perspirants, deodorants, and depilatory formulations.

Cetiol® OE is a fast-spreading emollient that gives the skin a light, silky feel. It is ideal for innovative green formulations without silicones. This product has excellent hydrolytic stability, making it suitable for stable emulsions, and a low solubility in water that improves its stability in fine emulsions.

Texapon® SFA UP Powder is an innovative, very mild anionic surfactant suitable for solid, zero-waste rinse-off products and solutions not containing EO. Texapon SFA UP Powder is RSPO mass balanced and 100% natural origin according to ISO 16128. It provides excellent conditioning on hair, great skin compatibility, and a rich and creamy foam.

Pilisoft® LS 9760 is a botanical ingredient that enhances the results of hair removal treatments, providing sensitive skin with longer-lasting smoothness and making shaving easier. This product has shown to be beneficial for hair care, scalp care and hair prevention formulations.

TEGO® Betain 810 MB is a very mild, amphoteric surfactant with very low mucous membrane irritation. It provides high foam volume and pleasant lather properties in presence of anionic surfactants. Free of preservatives.

EUCAROL® AGE/ET MB is an α-hydroxy acid derived, sugar-based, mild anionic surfactant Outstanding mildness towards skin, coupled with good cleansing performances. Suggested for baby and intimate care as well as to reduce the irritation level of liquid soaps, shampoos and skin cleansers. Physical form: liquid, 30% solution

Eucarol® EASY MB is a versatile blend of mild anionic surfactants derived from vegetable raw materials. It is optimized for improved compatibility and easy handling. Exploiting the synergy between sustainable amino acid and glucoside chemistries, Eucarol® EASY MB addresses modern formulation requirements as an excellent alternative to EO- and sulfate-containing surfactants. This product is a concentrated, powdered glucoside-based surfactant with outstanding foam and mildness, along with excellent cleansing properties for skin and hair. It is also characterized by an easy rinse for water-saving use. This product is ideal for waterless formulations such as shampoo bars, solid or powder cleansers, concentrated refills, cleansing milk, and lotions. It is easily thickened in combination with appropriate surfactants and/or natural gums, delivering pleasant rheological properties. Physical form: powder

ESAFLOR® 4W is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent thickening properties, effective at low concentrations, especially in surfactant solutions. Good compatibility with electrolytes. Smooth skin feel. Physical form: powder, 100%

EUCAROL® AGE/EC MB is a sugar based anionic surfactant esterified with citric acid. Outstanding mildness towards skin, eyes and mucosa even at high concentrations. Good foaming power and cleansing properties. Suggested in baby or intimate detergents, make-up removers, bath or shower gels for sensitive skin. Due to its extreme mildness it is used also as detoxifier in traditional formulations. Used to disperse pigments (eg. in mascaras). Physical form: liquid, 30% solution

Eucarol ® P 4L is an EO-free oil-in-water emulsifier. It is suitable for the preparation of low-viscosity emulsions, such as milky and low-viscosity lotions, O/W sprayable emulsions, and impregnating liquids for wet wipes. It can create emulsions with a light feel on the skin.  Physical form:liquid

EUCAROL® B/M is a citric acid-derived, mild, anionic surfactant. Low irritating power and good foaming properties. Suitable for waterless or non-aqueous products. Physical form: liquid, 100%

H-Quest® C 100 sodium glucoheptonate has many industrial uses as a high-performance chelating agent. Its superior performance in the pH range between 9 and 14 is due to its efficiency in forming stable chelates with divalent and trivalent metal ions such as Ca+2, Mg+2, Fe+2, Fe+3, Zn+2, Al+3, etc.

H-Quest® B 105 sodium glucoheptonate has many industrial uses as a high-performance chelating agent. Its superior performance in the pH range between 9 and 14 is due to its efficiency in forming stable chelates with divalent and trivalent metal ions such as Ca+2, Mg+2, Fe+2, Fe+3, Zn+2, Al+3, etc.

CepSinol® 1618 is a blend of fatty alcohols, specifically a mixture of 1-Hexadecanol and 1-Octadecanol. These fatty alcohols, whether in their pure cut or blended forms, serve as essential industrial intermediates that are easily transformed into derivatives found in a multitude of applications. These applications span home and personal care products, fragrances and flavors, the petroleum industry, metalworking, lubricants, and agricultural chemicals.

CepSinol® (MB*) 1618 is a fatty alcohol blend with versatile industrial applications. These blends can be readily converted into derivatives used in a wide array of everyday products and industries. This includes home and personal care products, fragrances, flavors, the petroleum sector, metalworking, lubricants, and agricultural chemicals. These fatty alcohol blends serve as essential components in the manufacturing and formulation of various products across different sectors.

Flytac 105 - P is a glycerol ester of hydrogenated rosin. It has found wide acceptance in chewing gum, hot melt, pressure-sensitive, laminating adhesives, and wax depilatories. In general, it finds use where there is a need for a pale, non-oxidizing, color-stable, and highly tacky liquid resin.