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STEPANBLEND® FF40 is a surfactant blend that can be utilized for mild cleansing formulations. This blend is free from sulfated surfactants, diethanolamine (dea), ethylene oxide (eo), and preservatives. It exhibits ample foam volume and an efficient viscosity response to salt. It is preservative-free and sulfate-free.

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.

Sulfochem™ ES-701US surfactant is a naturally derived, 70% active, 1 mole surfactant known for its versatility and cost-effectiveness. It is highly flowable and easy to use, enabling efficient batching of personal care formulations containing surfactants. This surfactant is bio-based and offers excellent flowability, making it convenient for processing formulations with high levels of active surfactant.

Chembetaine™ CGF surfactant is a glycerin-free surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It is a high purity, low color ingredient that exhibits excellent foam and viscosity-building properties. Similar to Chembetaine™ CAD, it also synergistically provides mildness. This surfactant is well-suited for use in shampoos, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and bath gels.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Actiphyte™ Coneflower (GL80NP) 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 and water solvent mixture that is self-preserved.

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.

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer is an exceptional self-wetting rheology modifier renowned for its remarkable electrolyte tolerance and clarity. It is a white powder comprising a hydrophobically modified crosslinked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers a multitude of advantages for formulators and marketers of personal care products. It is incredibly user-friendly as it self-wets and disperses rapidly. Alongside its rheology-modifying and stabilizing properties, it demonstrates excellent tolerance to electrolytes and imparts unique sensory benefits to formulations. It is suitable for use in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it ideal for applications like shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.

Glucam™ E-10 humectant is a naturally-derived, mild ingredient that provides moisture to the skin while reducing the tacky feel commonly associated with moisturizing skin creams. It is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether and is 100% active. Its low irritation potential makes it suitable for both rinse-off and leave-on skin care systems such as lotions, creams, and body cleansing formulations.

Amidex™ C-CM surfactant is a concentrated and self-preserving liquid version of Cocamide MEA. It combines the foam-boosting and foam stabilizing properties of betaine in a single, easy-to-handle blend. This surfactant offers excellent viscosity-building properties when used with anionics and is particularly well-suited for bath and shower products where stable foam, good wetting, and gentle cleansing are desired. The ratio of amides to betaines is approximately 1:4 on a % solids basis.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chembetaine™ CAD surfactant is a high purity, low color, and low odor surfactant that exhibits excellent foaming, lathering, and viscosity building characteristics. It is derived from stripped fatty acids, which contribute to its superior performance. This surfactant synergistically provides mildness and is recommended for use in shampoos, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and shower gels. It offers exceptional clarity and remains stable across a wide pH range.

Amidex™ CME surfactant is a naturally derived viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It can be used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products when a tight, dense, luxurious foam is desired. It is 100% coconut oil-derived.

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.

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.

Actiphyte™ Gotu Kola (GL80NP) 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 and water solvent mixture that is self-preserving.

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.

Chemoryl™ SFB-10SSB surfactant is an alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate-free, DEA and MEA amide-free, mild, multipurpose surfactant concentrate formulated to yield a mild cleansing system with the addition of fragrance, preservative, water, and thickener. It is an excellent choice for providing very mild cleansing and gentle foaming in shampoos, baby care products, body washes, and other mild cleansing products.

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® 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™ Pomegranate (GL80NP) 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 and water solvent mixture that is self-preserving.

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.

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.

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.

Novethix™ L-10 polymer is a highly efficient, hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer specifically designed for structuring a wide range of cleansing formulations containing anionic, nonionic, and zwitterionic surfactants. This polymer works synergistically with electrolytes and is an easy-to-use, cold-processable liquid. It does not require heat and has a short mixing time, simplifying the formulation process. Novethix™ L-10 polymer offers the convenience of being in liquid form, further enhancing its usability.

Plantaren® 818 UP is a unique class of non-ionic surfactants obtained from renewable, plant-derived raw materials. It boasts excellent environmental and skin compatibility profiles, creating a perfect synergy of mildness, foaming performance, and effective cleansing. It is made from 100% natural, renewable, plant-derived feedstocks.

Plantaren® 2000 N UP is an alkyl polyglucoside (APG®) surfactant that is in a unique class of non-ionic surfactants obtained from renewable, plant-derived raw materials. It is made from natural, renewable, plant-derived feedstocks and is readily biodegradable. Applications for this product include body wash, face wash, liquid hand soap, shampoo, sensitive skin care, and wipes. This product has a liquid appearance, with an active substance content of 48-55%.