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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Naturally (Plant) Derived
- Contains Organic Argan Oil
- Mild and Non-irritating
- Superior mildness compared to Coco Glucoside
- Suitable for baby & sensitive skin formulations.
- IECIC approved
- Characteristics
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) is a gentle APG surfactant, derived from organically grown, non GMO Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa).
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) utilizes the rich emollient benefits of Argan oil which contains an impressive fatty acid chain particularly Omega 6 and Omega 9.
- Excellent for personal care to promote healthier skin and hair, AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) has good cleansing ability and rich foaming properties.
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) has very good skin feel and rinsability without dryness and irritation.
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) is real a ‘green’ surfactant, naturally derived and completely biodegradable.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Baby Care Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Applications
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) can be used in a wide range of products: shampoos, facial washes, foam baths, liquid soaps, intimate wash, etc.
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) is highly recommended for sensitive skin and baby products. It exhibits excellent compatibility with many surfactants.
- It works as an excellent co-surfactant, moderating the aggressiveness of the primary surfactant and reducing skin irritation potential of formulas.
- User Recommendations
- As a primary or secondary surfactant: 5 - 40%
- AECOSOFT® Argan (neutralized) can also be used as co-emulsifier with other emulsifying agents in creams and lotions at use level of 0.5 - 2%
Properties
- Appearance
- Semi-viscous clear liquid
- Odor
- Odorless to slightly characteristic
- Insoluble in
- Vegetable oils, Mineral oils
- Soluble in
- Water & also at High concentration
- Typical Properties
- Technical Data
- Microbiological Values
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Yeast and Molds | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Active Substances | 30 - 40 | % | — |
pH (at 25ºC) | 6.0 – 8.0 | — | — |
Water Content | 40 - 60 | % | — |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Bacteria | max. 100 | cfu/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance