Products in Cosmetic Actives: Viscosity Modifier

AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is a cocamidopropyl amine oxide employed in personal care, household and industrial cleaning, and specialty foaming applications. AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is an amphoteric surfactant stable under peroxide bleach conditions, serving as a foam booster and textile antistat agent.

AMPHOSOL® LB-HP is a lauramidopropyl betaine used in a variety of applications for personal care, home care, and institutional and industrial cleaning. This amphoteric surfactant can be used to boost foam and build viscosity in formulations. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

AMPHOSOL® CG is a 30% active cocamidopropyl betaine derived from coconut oil. This mild amphoteric surfactant is used as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care, hard surface care, vehicle care, and foaming specialties. This product is bio-based, naturally derived, plant-derived, and sulfate-free.

AMPHOSOL® LB is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from narrow-cut methyl esters. This lauramidopropyl betaine is known for its capabilities in foam boosting and viscosity building, finding applications across personal care, home care, and industrial products. Its versatility spans uses such as 2-in-1 shampoo, baby care, body scrubs, body wash, carwash automatic, and carwash hand.

AMPHOSOL® DM-X is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from C12–14 alkyl dimethyl amine, serving as a primary or secondary surfactant. It boosts foam, builds viscosity, and acts as an antistatic agent. Compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic systems, it finds use in various personal care applications.

AMPHOSOL® CDB-HP is an enhanced amphoteric surfactant designed for cold processing and easy handling. It functions as a secondary surfactant, contributing to viscosity building and foam boosting across an array of personal care applications. Its flexibility in preservation choice is a valuable feature for formulators.

AMPHOSOL® CG-50 is a 37% active form of cocamidopropyl betaine derived from coconut oil. This high-active, mild amphoteric surfactant functions as a secondary surfactant, foam booster, and viscosity builder across personal care products, hard surface cleaning, vehicle care, and specialty foaming applications. It aligns with the surfactant screen of the u.S. Epa safer choice program and is listed on cleangredients.

AMPHOSOL® CA is a cocamidopropyl betaine derived from coco-methyl esters. This mild amphoteric surfactant AMPHOSOL® CA serves as a foam booster and viscosity builder in various personal care applications, as well as specialty foamer applications, hard surface cleaning, and vehicle care.

AMPHOSOL® HCA-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coco methyl esters, providing foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer applications. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

ESAFLOR® PLUS is a highly charged cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Ideal for thick, ethnic or damaged hair. It ensures excellent conditioning properties and high deposition of water-insoluble actives. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, hair treatments and conditioners, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-X is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 5 is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning rpoperties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 4 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 3 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® PFT is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, specifically developed for clear formulations. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-XB is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® LIGHT is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning properties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® HC 56 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. It is suitabble for hazy or opaque formulations. Physical form: powder, 100%

Amaze XT is a 100% renewable, natural, multifunctional polymeric rheology modifier with exceptional thickening performance, superior suspension capabilities and esthetic properties for use in a wide range of personal care applications. Insoluble functional materials can provide visual appeal, deliver active ingredients and exfoliate. Incorporating and stabilizing these materials requires extra performance on the part of the rheology modifier. Amaze XT polymer provides the required performance. In addition to its thickening abilities, Amaze XT polymer has a high elastic/storage modulus (G’), indicating good suspending ability. Systems formulated with Amaze XT polymer show stable longterm suspension, even at elevated temperatures.

MASCID® 1802 stearic acid is derived from sustainable palm oil and is COSMOS-approved, vegan, non-GMO, and non-allergenic. Applications include emollients, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and conditioners (in creams, lotions, shampoos, and body washes). With excellent refatting, smoothing, and anti-irritating properties, it makes perfect applications in skin, sun, hair, and lip care. Other applications include a rheology modifier for high-quality formulation creations.

MASCID® 1892 is a versatile ingredient offering an array of functions, including stabilizing, cleansing, emollience, emulsification, and more. It boasts the benefits of moisturizing and softening. operating within personal care, specifically skin care, as well as the industrial sector, particularly chemical manufacturing, MASCID 1892 is a dynamic choice for enhancing formulations.

MASCID 1698 palmitic acid is a powerhouse ingredient. From cleansing and stabilizing to emollience, conditioning, viscosity modification and beyond, it excels across the spectrum. Operating as an emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer, it also offers anti-static, anti-irritant, and re-fatting benefits. It has many personal care applications, including bath and shower, beauty and care, skin care, and sun care.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Feverfew Herb is a product under the plant family Asteraceae, with the Latin name Tanacetum parthenium. It contains key chemical constituents like sesquiterpene lactones, essential oils, and flavonoids. This product is designed for the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of immune support and nervous system support. Additionally, it can be used in the cosmetic/personal care functional category for oral health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Calendula Flower Marigold is a product belonging to the plant family Asteraceae. Its Latin name is Tagetes erecta. The key chemical constituents include limonene, terpinolene, (z)-myroxide, piperitone, piperitenone, piperitenone oxide, and β-caryophyllene. This product falls into the functional categories of food, beverage, and dietary supplements, with a focus on digestive health and women's health. It is also relevant in the cosmetic and personal care functional category, specifically for skin and immune support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Dong Quai Root Chinese Angelica is a product belonging to the plant family Apiaceae. Its Latin name is Angelica sinensis. The key chemical constituents include coumarins, volatile oil, including butylidenephthalide, ligustilide, vitamin B12, and beta-sitosterol. This product falls into the functional categories of women's health, digestive health, bone and joint support, and cardiovascular health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Ginkgo Leaf is a product derived from the plant family Ginkgoaceae, scientifically known as Ginkgo biloba. Key chemical constituents found in Ginkgo Leaf include terpene lactones, ginkgo flavone glycosides, ginkgetin, bilobetin, and sciadopitysin. This product serves various functions within the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industry, primarily contributing to mood and stress management, cognitive support, respiratory health, and cardiovascular well-being.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Juniper Berry is a product from the Cupressaceae plant family, with the Latin name Juniperus communis. Key chemical constituents include volatile oil (1-2%) consisting of over 60 compounds, which include myrcene, sabinene, alpha- and beta-pinene, and cineole. It also contains tannins, diterpenes, sugars, resin, and vitamin C. This product falls into the functional categories of bone and joint support, digestive health, and immune support within the food, beverage, and dietary supplement industry.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Barberry Root is a product from the plant family Berberidaceae, known by its Latin name Berberis vulgaris. It contains key chemical constituents, including the alkaloid berberine (BBR), B-vitamin thiamine, vitamin C, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, as well as trace minerals like chromium, cobalt, and zinc. This product is categorized for use in food, beverages, and dietary supplements, with a focus on supporting digestive health, weight management, and energy. It also serves a functional role in cosmetic and personal care products related to skin health.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Hawthorn Berry is a product under the plant family Rosaceae, with the Latin name Crataegus oxyacantha. Its key chemical constituents include polyphenols, flavonoids, epicatechin, hyperoside, quercetin, rutin, and isoquercitrin. This product serves the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of digestive support, mood & stress support, cardiovascular support, and detox support.

Blue Cohosh Root Zea Botanicals™ is a liquid blend of Blue Cohosh Root extract and Zemea® USP Propane-1,3-diol. Zemea®, a multi-purpose product developed by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, is a biobased product that acts as an all-natural solvent with many added benefits. Zea Botanicals™ offer benefits and functionalities such as improved emollience, enhanced viscosity, non-irritating properties, exceptional sensory characteristics, clarity, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, among many more.

Devil's Claw Root Zea Botanicals™ is a liquid blend of Devil's Claw Root extract and Zemea® USP Propane-1,3-diol. Zemea®, a multi-purpose product developed by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, is a biobased product that acts as an all-natural solvent with many added benefits. Zea Botanicals™ offer benefits and functionalities such as improved emollience, enhanced viscosity, non-irritating properties, exceptional sensory characteristics, clarity, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, among many more.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Uva Ursi Leaf Bearberry is a product in the plant family Ericaceae, with the Latin name Arctostaphylos uva-ursi. Its key chemical constituents include hydroquinones, arbutin, tannins, phenolic glycosides, and flavonoids. This product falls under the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of detox support.

Myrrh Gum Resin Zea Botanicals™ is a liquid blend of Myrrh Gum Resin extract and Zemea® USP Propane-1,3-diol. Zemea®, a multi-purpose product developed by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, is a biobased product that acts as an all-natural solvent with many added benefits. Zea Botanicals™ offer benefits and functionalities such as improved emollience, enhanced viscosity, non-irritating properties, exceptional sensory characteristics, clarity, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, among many more.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Lobelia Herb is a product in the plant family Campanulaceae, with the Latin name Lobelia inflata. Its key chemical constituents include piperidine alkaloids, principally lobeline, carboxylic acids, essential oil, and amphoteric compounds. This product is intended for the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of respiratory support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Elderberry is a product in the plant family Adoxaceae, with the Latin name Sambucus. Its key chemical constituents include rutin, anthocyanins, and agglutinins. It falls under the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional category of immune support.

Bio-Botanica, Inc. Artichoke Leaf is a product under the plant family Asteraceae, with the Latin name Cynara cardunculus. It contains sesquiterpene lactones, including cynaropicrin, inulin, minerals, vitamins B1, B2, and C, and cynarin. This product is used in the food/beverage/dietary supplement functional categories of digestive support and cardiovascular support. It also has applications in the cosmetic/personal care functional category for skin care.