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Develop innovative new formulations to meet application needs, optimize performance and improve the overall environmental profile of final formulations with Croda’s specialty chemical ingredients and performance additives. From consumer products to industrial scale challenges, we can help you formulate cost-effective, powerful and efficient new products for the newest cleaning technologies, while helping you meet the most demanding industry standards and regulations.

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Coltide

Coltide™ Radiance

Coltide™ Radiance is an innovative biopolymer with a modified backbone that provides increased substantivity to fabric and fibres.

Applications: Surface Care, Dish Care, Commercial Laundry, Institutional & Catering, Industrial Cleaning, Laundry & Fabric Care, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Performance Additives, Functional Additives

Chemical Family: Proteins, Peptides & Amino Acid Derivatives, Proteins

End Uses: Fabric Care, Detergents, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Fabric Conditioners, Laundry Detergents

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable, Halal, Bio-based

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Zinador

Zinador™ 35L

Applications: Dish Care, Commercial Laundry, Industrial Cleaning, Air Care, Auto Care, Laundry & Fabric Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Odor Control Agents, Performance Additives, Foam Control Agents, Functional Additives

Chemical Family: Zinc Salts

End Uses: Fabric Care, Detergents, Fabric Cleaners, Multisurface Polishes, Polishes, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Wax Polishes, Hard Surface Cleaners

Labeling Claims: Sustainable, Bio-based

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Crosolv

Crosolv™ 30 (EBC Crosolv™ 30)

Crosolv 30 are readily biodegradable, safe, VOC exempt green solvents targeted for household and I&I aqueous cleaning formulations.

Applications: Industrial Cleaning, Commercial Laundry, Laundry & Fabric Care, Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Solvents & Carriers, Other Functional Additives, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids

End Uses: Sludge Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners, Degreasers, Hard Surface Cleaners

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, Non-Irritant, Low VOC, Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly, VOC-free, Biodegradable, Bio-based

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Crosolv

Crosolv™ 50 (EBC Crosolv™ 50)

Crosolv 50 is a low VOC environmentally friendly solvents. It is readily biodegradable, safe, VOC exempt solvent targeted for household and I&I aqueous cleaning formulations.

Applications: Industrial Cleaning, Commercial Laundry, Laundry & Fabric Care, Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Solvents & Carriers, Other Functional Additives, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids

End Uses: Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners, Sludge Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Degreasers, Hard Surface Cleaners

Labeling Claims: 1,4-Dioxane-free, Non-Irritant, Low VOC, Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly, VOC-free, Biodegradable, Bio-based

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Evogen

Evogen™ GP 50x

Evogen™ GP 50x is an ideal way for formulators to meet the growing interest in safe and sustainable cleaning products.

Applications: Food Facility Cleaning & Sanitization, Industrial Cleaning, Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Performance Additives, Functional Additives

End Uses: Degreasers, Bathroom Cleaners, Toilet Cleaners, Floor Cleaners, Tile Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners

Labeling Claims: Organic, Odor-free, Non-Hazardous, Sustainable, Bio-based

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Evogen

Evogen™ ON 50x

Evogen™ ON 50x is an ideal way for formulators to meet the growing interest in safe and sustainable cleaning products.

Applications: Carpet & Upholstery, Industrial Cleaning, Air Care, Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care

Product Families: Odor Control Agents, Performance Additives, Functional Additives

End Uses: Carpet Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Odor Control Products, Industrial Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners

Labeling Claims: Non-Hazardous, Sustainable, Bio-based

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NatraSense™ AG-810

CAS Number:68515-73-1
Functions:Surfactant, Detergent, Foaming Agent, Hydrotrope, Surfactant (Nonionic), Wetting Agent
Chemical Family:Alkyl Polyglucosides
Labeling Claims:Sustainable, Naturally Derived, Bio-based
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, Safer Choice, Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List)
Synonyms:D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, decyl octyl glycosides

NatraSense™ AG-810 is a 100% bio-based surfactant designed to provide multiple benefits to a formulation. With good tolerance to salts, builders, and extremes of pH, NatraSense™ AG-810 can be easily incorporated into a variety of cleaning formulations. NatraSense™ AG-810 has been proven not to cause stress-cracking of plastics, a common issue with conventional nonionic surfactants, while at the same time providing gloss retention and streak-free cleaning.

Coltide™ Radiance

Functions:Color Retention Aid, Fabric Softener, Surface Protectant, Fabric Conditioning Agent
Certifications & Compliance:Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified
Labeling Claims:Naturally Derived, Halal, Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable, Bio-based
End Uses:Fabric Cleaners, Detergents, Laundry Detergents, Fabric Conditioners, Fabric Care, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners

Coltide™ Radiance is an innovative biopolymer with a modified backbone that provides increased substantivity to fabric and fibres. The product is designed to protect garments and fabrics from damage, color loss, and greying in both concentrated and diluted fabric conditioners. Halal-certified grades are available.

Zinador™ 22L

Functions:Surface Protectant, Anti-Foaming Agent, Odor Neutralizing Agent
CAS Number:1662663-05-9
Chemical Family:Zinc Salts, Potassium Salts, Zinc & Zinc Compounds, Sodium Salts
Features:Good Compatibility, Non-Foaming, No Surface Residues, Thermal Stability, Excellent Solubility, Boost Stain Removal, Fiber Protection, High Stability, Improving Comfort In-Use., Odor Neutralizing, Odor Masking, Acid Stable, Low Foaming, Hard Water Tolerance, pH Stable, Water Soluble For Easy Cleaning, Temperature Resistant, Cost Effective, Pet & Urine Odor Removal, Garment And Fiber Protection, Non-Staining, Alkaline Stable, Cold Processable
End Uses:Fabric Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Laundry Detergents, Upholstery Cleaners, Polishes, Multisurface Polishes, Fabric Care, Kitchen Cleaners, Sludge Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Fabric Fresheners, Wax Polishes, Deodorizer, Liquid Laundry Detergents, Bathroom Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Odor Control Products

Zinador™ 22L is a 100% bio-based odor neutralizer that has been proven to effectively combat a wide range of household and industrial odors. Independent testing conducted by trained panelists has demonstrated its effectiveness in eliminating common malodors. With no need for emulsifiers or chelators in formulation, Zinador 22L is cost-effective and easy to use. It is developed and produced using Itaconix polymer technology.

CrystaSense™ Sapphire

Functions:Viscosity Modifier
End Uses:Industrial Cleaners, Glass Cleaners, Kitchen Cleaners, Alkaline Cleaners, Tile Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Bathroom Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners

CrystaSense™ Sapphire enables targeted delivery of thickened surfactant formulations in a sprayable format. The innovative 'Spray & Stick' technology delivers enhanced soil removal due to improved surface contact time with no loss in gloss on treated surfaces. It functions as alkaline stable and rheology modifier.

ModiSurf™ Clarity

Applications:Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering
Product Families:Detergents & Degreasers, Performance Additives, Functional Additives
End Uses:Institutional Cleaners, Window Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners

ModiSurf™ Clarity is an additive for hard surface cleaners that forms a protective layer on glass and polymeric surfaces, repelling limescale and reducing the tendency of surfaces to mist up. It is effective in acid, neutral, and alkaline cleaners. ModiSurf™ Clarity can be formulated into a wide range of products and provides various consumer benefits. Unlike most alternatives, ModiSurf™ Clarity is biodegradable and has a high content of renewable raw materials.

Forestall™

CAS Number:61791-34-2
Functions:Surface Protectant, Surfactant, Detergent, Odor Neutralizing Agent, Surfactant (Cationic)
Labeling Claims:Bio-based, Halal, Sustainable
Certifications & Compliance:Halal
Synonyms:4-Ethyl-4-soya alkylmorpholinium Et sulfates, 4-Soya alkyl-4-ethylmorpholinium ethosulfates, 4-Soya-4-ethylmorpholinium ethosulfate

Forestall™ is a unique cationic surfactant proven to neutralize a wide range of malodors. It is soluble in water, has a low active level, and is commonly used in air and fabric spray applications for deodorization. It effectively combats odors caused by tobacco, vegetable smells, body odor, and cooking fat.

NatraSense™ LF8

Functions:Wetting Agent, Rinse Aid, Anti-Foaming Agent, Foaming Agent
Chemical Family:Esters
Labeling Claims:Organic, Sustainable, Bio-based, Naturally Derived
Certifications & Compliance:Detergent Ingredient Database (DID List), ECOCERT, Safer Choice, Organic Certified, RSPO MassBalance Certified

NatraSense™ LF8 is a 100% bio-based additive that reduces the foaming of high-foam surfactants and provides a rinse aid action in auto dishwashing. NatraSense™ LF8 reduces the contact angle of water on a series of common kitchen surfaces, including glass, ceramic, stainless steel, and plastic, resulting in better wetting of the surface and faster drying with a reduction in residues. NatraSense™ LF8 is Ecocert certified.

NatraGem™ S140

Functions:Wetting Agent, Solubilizer, Hydrotrope
Certifications & Compliance:Regulation (EU) No. 67/548/EEC, RSPO MassBalance Certified, ECOCERT, Organic Certified
HLB Value:14.0 - 14.0
End Uses:Detergents, Polishes, Multisurface Polishes, Hard Surface Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners

NatraGem™ S140 is a naturally derived solubilizer that enables the incorporation of a wide range of lipophilic ingredients into clear formulations. NatraGem™ S140 is an easy-to-handle, cold-processable solution that can be used within gel, alcohol, and aqueous cleaning solutions without adversely affecting foaming properties. NatraGem™ S140 has proven anti-irritancy benefits.

Zinador™ 35L

Functions:Surface Protectant, Odor Neutralizing Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent
CAS Number:1662663-05-9
Chemical Family:Zinc Salts
Features:Garment And Fiber Protection, No Surface Residues, Alkaline Stable, Fiber Protection, Odor Neutralizing, Ease Of Formulation, Odor Control, Acid Stable, Low Odor, Low Foaming, Good Compatibility
End Uses:Fabric Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Detergents, Polishes, Multisurface Polishes, Fabric Care, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Wax Polishes

Zinador™ 35L stands out in fabric care formulations due to its ease of formulation and lower cost compared to other zinc-based odor neutralizers. It is 85% bio-based and exhibits low foam properties. With its wide formulation compatibility, it does not leave any surface residue. Additionally, it is 100% water-soluble.

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Crodafos

Applications:Industrial Cleaning, Auto Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Carpet & Upholstery, Laundry & Fabric Care
Product Families:Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Anionic Surfactants, Performance Additives, Soaps & Surfactants, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids, Stabilizers
Chemical Family:Phosphorous-based Compounds, Organophosphates, Phosphate Esters, Alcohols, Phosphates
End Uses:Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners

Crodafos™ is a phosphate ester that is soluble in both paraffinic and naphthenic oils and when neutralized with alkoanolamine, is readily soluble in water.

Synperonic

Applications:Dish Care, Laundry & Fabric Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Auto Care, Vehicle & Machinery, Carpet & Upholstery, Textile Manufacturing, Industrial Cleaning, Leather & Textiles
Product Families:Detergents & Degreasers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Nonionic Surfactants, Foam Control Agents, Soaps & Surfactants, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Other Functional Additives, Performance Additives, Rheology Modifiers
Chemical Family:Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols, Alcohol Ethoxylates
End Uses:Industrial Cleaners, Hand Dishwash, Automatic Dishwash, Wax Polishes, Hard Surface Cleaners, Kitchen Wipes, Multisurface Cleaners, Glass Cleaners, Oven Cleaners, Bottle Wash, Institutional Cleaners

Synperonic™ is a mild detergent, water-gelling agent, O/W emulsion stabilizer, and solubilizer.

Brij

Applications:Industrial Cleaning, Commercial Laundry, Auto Care, Dish Care, Laundry & Fabric Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Other Home Care Applications, Textile Manufacturing, Leather & Textiles, Air Care
Product Families:Detergents & Degreasers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Performance Additives, Nonionic Surfactants, Foam Control Agents, Soaps & Surfactants, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids, Blends & Other Surfactants, Solvents & Carriers, Other Functional Additives
Chemical Family:Ethoxylated Fatty Alcohols, Alcohol Ethoxylates, Laureth Compounds, Alcohols, Oleth
End Uses:Multisurface Polishes, Polishes, Fabric Conditioners, Fabric Cleaners, Automatic Dishwash, Hand Dishwash, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Automotive Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Shoe Polishes, Furniture Polishes, Laundry Prespotters, Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners, Wax Polishes

Brij™ is an ethoxylated natural fatty alcohol, based on oleyl alcohol chemistry. This naturally derived surfactant offers a number of functional benefits including wetting and high foaming to a variety of applications.

Polawax

Applications:Surface Care, Home Care, Other Home Care Applications, Auto Care
Product Families:Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Cleaning Aids
Chemical Family:Waxes, Non-Ionics
End Uses:Multisurface Polishes, Polishes, Wax Polishes, Shoe Polishes, Furniture Polishes

Polawax™ is a general-purpose emulsifying wax composed of vegetable-derived emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Crodamol

Applications:Textile Manufacturing, Leather Manufacturing, Industrial Cleaning, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Leather & Textiles, Dish Care, Commercial Laundry, Auto Care, Laundry & Fabric Care, Vehicle & Machinery, Coated Paper & Paperboard, Paper & Pulp, Air Care
Product Families:Performance Additives, Functional Additives, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Other Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids
Chemical Family:Esters, Fatty Acid Esters
End Uses:Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Wax Polishes, Hand Dishwash, Automatic Dishwash, Multisurface Polishes, Polishes, Fabric Conditioners, Fabric Cleaners

Crodamol™ is a high-quality ultrafine emollient monoester, developed specially for personal care and pharmaceutical applications. It is an exceptionally light, non-greasy emollient. It is an excellent solvent and solubilizer, glossing agent, and binder/wetting agent for pressed powders. It reduces the whitening effect of antiperspirants. Its applications include skin care products, sunscreens, antiperspirants/deodorants, clear gels, hair styling aids, conditioners, and conditioning shampoos.

Hypermer

Applications:Laundry & Fabric Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care
Product Families:Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Cleaning Aids
End Uses:Industrial Cleaners, Wax Polishes

Hypermer™ is a polymeric surfactant, developed specifically for water-soluble applications. The high molecular weight of both the hydrophilic and hydrophobic groups results in stronger anchoring and better stabilization of home care formulations.

Tween

Applications:Other Home Care Applications, Industrial Cleaning, Air Care, Auto Care, Dish Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Textile Manufacturing, Leather & Textiles
Product Families:Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Other Functional Additives, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids, Detergents & Degreasers, Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Chemical Family:Polysorbates, Sorbitan Esters, Polyethoxylated Sorbitan Ester
End Uses:Air Freshener, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Polishes, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Kitchen Wipes, Wax Polishes, Shoe Polishes, Odor Control Products, Multisurface Polishes, Multisurface Cleaners, Hard Surface Cleaners, Furniture Polishes, Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners, Hand Dishwash, Automatic Dishwash

Tween™ series surfactants are polyoxyethylene derivatives of the SPAN™ series products. Tween™ surfactants are hydrophilic, generally soluble or dispersible in water, and soluble in varying degrees inorganic liquids. They are used for oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification, dispersion or solubilization of oils, and wetting. Frequently, Tween™ surfactants are combined with similarly numbered SPAN™ surfactants to promote emulsion stability. These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish, HI&I cleaning, crop protection, paints & coatings, adhesives, and other industrial applications.

Span

Applications:Other Home Care Applications, Industrial Cleaning, Air Care, Auto Care, Dish Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care
Product Families:Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers, Other Functional Additives, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids
Chemical Family:Sorbitan Esters
End Uses:Multisurface Cleaners, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Polishes, Institutional Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Wax Polishes, Shoe Polishes, Multisurface Polishes, Hard Surface Cleaners, Furniture Polishes, Heavy Duty Hand Cleaners, Hand Dishwash, Automatic Dishwash

Span™ is a sorbitan ester widely used in personal care and home care products. It is an excellent W/O emulsifier for protective, baby care, and general-purpose emollient creams. It is a wetting and dispersing agent for physical sunscreens and decorative cosmetics. It is based on isostearic acid, a completely saturated branched-chain ester that is not prone to oxidation and associated changes in color or odor. Its low setting point makes it useful in pourable products.

Crodasinic

Applications:Industrial Cleaning, Commercial Laundry, Auto Care, Carpet & Upholstery, Dish Care, Laundry & Fabric Care, Surface Care, Institutional & Catering, Vehicle & Machinery, Home Care, Institutional & Industrial Care, Air Care, Textile Manufacturing, Leather & Textiles
Product Families:Wetting & Dispersion Aids, Detergents & Degreasers, Foam Control Agents, Anionic Surfactants, Soaps & Surfactants, Functional Additives, Cleaning Aids, Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Chemical Family:Sarcosines & Derivatives
End Uses:Sanitizers, Drain Cleaners, Laundry Prespotters, Multipurpose Surface Cleaners, Institutional Cleaners, Fabric Cleaners, Industrial Cleaners, Oven Cleaners, Liquid Soap, Upholstery Cleaners, Multisurface Cleaners, Liquid Laundry Detergents, Hard Surface Cleaners, Hand Dishwash, Glass Cleaners, Carpet Shampoos, Bottle Wash, Bleach, Automatic Dishwash, Alkaline Cleaners, Toilet Cleaners, Bowl Cleaners, Acid Cleaners

Crodasinic™ is a range of biodegradable anionic surfactants consisting of acyl sarcosines and their sodium salts, sarcosinates. Produced from natural fatty acids and the amino acid derivative, sarcosine, the Crodasinic™ offers a number of functional benefits in a wide variety of personal care, home care and I&I applications.

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