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Aecosoft® ARGAN

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AECOSOFT® ARGAN is sulfate-free, cost-effective glucoside surfactant derived from virgin Argan oil.

INCI Name: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Lauryl Glucoside

Functions: Cosurfactant, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Non-Carcinogenic, Non-GMO, Non-Irritant, Non-Mutagenic, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: IECIC (China), REACH (Europe)

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

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

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
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeast and Moldsmax. 100cfu/g
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Active Substances30 - 40%
pH (at 25ºC)6.0 – 8.0
Water Content40 - 60%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bacteriamax. 100cfu/g

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance