Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Compatibility

PemuPur™ START polymer is a unique natural-derived polymeric emulsifier that provides excellent stabilization capabilities at low use levels while offering a fresh and quick break sensory. It has 96% Natural origin content (ISO 16128), is readily biodegradable (OECD 301 B), and is vegan.

Schercemol™ DIS ester is a light ester that helps reduce greasiness in oil-based products. It is particularly useful in reducing the greasiness associated with mineral oil or petrolatum. This ester exhibits rapid absorbency and fast spreading. It is compatible with hydro-alcoholic cosmetic formulations and commonly used in electric pre-shave and after-shave lotions, men's grooming aids, and hand lotions.

Chromapol™ ColorPOP polymer is a long-lasting color protection polymer designed for use in permanent, semi-permanent, and temporary hair colors, as well as rinse-off products. It ensures that the hair maintains its true color with vibrant tonality and intensity while offering conditioning and smoothness benefits to the hair fiber. This polymer brings long-lasting color protection to the hair fiber for up to 30 washes and more. It is also easy to disperse and can be processed in cold conditions.

Schercemol™ DIA ester is an excellent solvent and non-volatile carrier for aroma chemicals, without distorting subtle fragrance notes. It is often used in hydro-alcoholic formulations due to its compatibility with such systems. Common applications for Schercemol™ DIA ester include electric pre-shave and after-shave lotions, dry oil sprays, sun care products, deodorants, lipsticks, hand lotions, and men's grooming aids.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-3 polymer is a novel, liquid acrylic rheology modifier designed for high-clarity, water-thin surfactant formulations. It offers elegant flow and the ability to suspend insoluble aqueous insoluble ingredients. Additionally, this rheology modifier demonstrates broad compatibility with packaging dispensers, enhancing its versatility and applicability across various product formulations.

Fixate™ Freestyle polymer is a liquid latex emulsion polymer that, when combined with Carbopol® rheology modifiers, allows for the creation of styling products with customizable hold strength ranging from normal to ultra-high stiffness. It offers a variety of features and benefits, including anti-pollution properties that provide protection against particle adhesion and facilitate easier removal during rinsing. This polymer can be easily removed with shampoo and allows for easy distribution throughout the hair, providing flexibility and versatility in hairstyling.

Carbopol® Clear polymer is a versatile and unique polymer created to provide exclusive wet styling textures. It is a crosslinked homopolymer of acrylic acid polymerized in a preferred cosolvent system. It has been optimized to deliver outstanding performance in wet styling formulations. The ability to build high viscosity at lower polymer solids, extraordinary clarity, and extremely fast dispersion times make it ideal for wet styling applications. The polymer has been specially formulated to create distinctive textures by varying the polymer concentration. It shows good compatibility and synergy with Fixate™ Polymers.

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.

Glucate™ DO emulsifier is a mild, nonionic water-in-oil emulsifier derived from methyl glucose esterified with oleic acid. It is supplied as an amber, viscous liquid and is 100% active. Glucate™ DO emulsifier is commonly used in skin products such as creams, lotions, and makeup. It acts as a non-oily emollient, imparting a satiny feel to the final product.

Carbopol® Polymers® Fusion S20 is an INCI-listed liquid viscosity modifier suitable for rinse-off applications in personal care products. It offers benefits such as excellent flowability, superior suspension, and improved thickness while providing a light and soft feel to the product.

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.

Chemoryl™ LG Surfactant is a naturally derived non-ionic surfactant. It generates exceptional foam for a nonionic surfactant, comparable with foam obtained using conventional anionic surfactants. Used as a co-surfactant, it can reduce the total active ingredient content of foaming formulations without altering their performance and is ideal for a wide variety of personal care applications. It is compatible with all classes of surfactants, including cationics. It can be used in conjunction with difficult-to-thicken surfactants, such as sulfosuccinates, to enhance viscosity buildup and also help increase foam volume in low-foaming formulations. Great for use in alkyl sulfate and alkyl ether sulfate-free formulations as a primary or secondary surfactant. Also ideal for use in shampoos, bath gels, bubble baths, and other cleansing applications.

Silsense® Copolyol-1 Silicone is a 100% active dimethicone copolyol blend. It is a proprietary blend of personal care-grade polyethylene glycols and dimethicone copolyol (a copolymer of polydi-methylsiloxane and polyoxyalkylene ether). It is recommended for use in skin care lotions and creams, personal wash products, hair care applications, and aloe vera gel formulations.

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.

Sulfochem™ ES-2PSB surfactant is a naturally-derived primary cleansing surfactant that is low in 1,4-dioxane. It is known for its excellent flash foaming properties and is commonly used in clear or pearlescent shampoos, cleansers, and bath and shower products where a high volume of foam is desired. This surfactant is bio-based and compatible with a wide range of other surfactants, enhancing its versatility in formulation development.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Solamer™ GR-8 polymer is a liquid polymer designed to provide broad-spectrum UV protection for hair only in leave-in and rinse-off hair care applications. It is compatible with a wide range of surfactants. Enables alcohol-based formulating and is water-soluble. It works over a broad pH range from 4 to 10.

Chembetaine™ C-PHP surfactant is a high-pH, high-foaming surfactant derived from plant feedstock. It demonstrates excellent foam and viscosity-building characteristics and synergistically provides mildness. Chembetaine™ C-PHP surfactant is recommended for use in shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and bath gels.

Sensomer™ CI-50 Polymer is developed with naturally derived, non-GMO polysaccharides to supply superior conditioning properties and unique benefits to hair care, skin care, bath, and shower formulations. Sensomer CI-50 polymer is a liquid derived from food-grade potato starch that is simple to use. It is easily incorporated into clear formulations.

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.

Sensomer™ 10M Polymer is a polyquaternium-10 conditioning polymer optimized to work in combination with Merquat™ polymers. This highly compatible cationic conditioner is useful in a broad range of hair care, skin care, bath, and shower products. It has a high molecular weight of PQ-10 that improves clarity and compatibility.

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.

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.

Silsense® Q-Plus Silicone is a 100% active, quaternary silicone compound that combines the conditioning benefits of traditional silicones and cationic quaternary compounds in a single molecule. SilSense Q-Plus silicone will add conditioning benefits to personal care products without the stability concerns that may be present with silicones or the irritancy that is often associated with quaternary ammonium compounds. Unlike traditional silicones, this silicone quarternary compound does not defoam and can even enhance foaming when used in hair care products. It is water-soluble, lending to enhanced ease-of-use in a wide range of shampoos, conditioners, and personal cleansers.

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.

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.

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.

BELSIL® RG 90 is an elastomer gel consisting of a crosslinked, high-molecular-weight organosiloxane polymer dispersed in isododecane. It is supplied as a transparent or semitransparent gel. This gel is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, silky feel. As the isododecane evaporates, it leaves behind a non-tacky film, which enhances the transfer and water resistance properties of cosmetic formulations. Additionally, BELSIL® RG 90 exhibits thixotropic behavior, thinning under shear stress and facilitating the easy incorporation of cosmetic ingredients such as pigments.

BELSIL® W 3230 is a blend of dimethicone and stearoxy-modified polydimethylsiloxane. It is a white wax that offers effective protection against aqueous media. In skin care formulations, BELSIL® W 3230 creates a protective barrier, providing moisturizing benefits. It imparts a non-greasy, soft, velvety feel to the skin and exhibits excellent compatibility with a wide range of cosmetic raw materials. In color cosmetic formulations, it enhances gloss and brilliance, contributing to a more lustrous appearance.

BELSIL® OW 2100 DE is a copolymer consisting of polydimethylsiloxane and organic glycol. This product exhibits excellent compatibility with a diverse range of cosmetic ingredients, including water and alcohol, and remains stable in water-based systems. With a calculated HLB of 12, BELSIL® OW 2100 DE can provide exceptional conditioning effects at low dosage levels in formulations.

BELSIL® PF 100 is an aryl- and alkyl-modified silicone fluid of medium viscosity. BELSIL® PF 100 is characterized by having a higher refractive index than standard dimethicone fluids (1.38-1.40). It offers significant improvements in regards to gloss and shine. BELSIL® PF 100 is used in all kinds of cosmetic formulations, but mostly in hair care compositions and color cosmetics due to its shine-enhancing benefits.