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SasolCOSMACOL ELI

INCI Name:C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Functions:Dispersant, Viscosity Modifier, Emollient, Wetting Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant
Labeling Claims:Antioxidants-free, Preservative-free, Pesticide-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Emolliency, Anti-Irritant, De-Odorizing, Improved Thickness, Dispersing, Good Wetting Properties

COSMACOL ELI is versatile polar emollient suitable for both personal cleansing and skin care formulations. This ester exhibits some peculiar activities of lactic acid derivatives, as moisturizing and mild keratolytic effect, and therefore it is suitable for skin care products targeted for different types of skin, from dry to greasy. COSMACOL ELI shows also thickening effect on SLES-Betaine system as well as anti-irritant properties and can be used for various personal care products, including lines for delicate and atopic skins.

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SEPPIC INCORAMIX™ CG110

INCI Name:Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Functions:Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Solubilizer, Surfactant (Nonionic), Cleansing Agent, Co-Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Sulfate-free, Biodegradable, Natural, Preservative-free, Organic
Certifications & Compliance:NaTrue, RSPO MassBalance Certified, Organic Certified, COSMOS, ECOCERT

ORAMIX™ CG 110, non ionic surfactant derived from sugar, is very respectful of the skin and the environment. It brings a green touch to all foaming formulas.

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SEPPIC INCORAMIX™ NS10

INCI Name:Decyl Glucoside
Functions:Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Sulfate-free, Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Preservative-free, Organic
Certifications & Compliance:RSPO MassBalance Certified, COSMOS, Organic Certified, Quasi-Drug Additive, NaTrue, ECOCERT

ORAMIX™ NS10 is a nonionic surfactant derived from sugar. It brings both cleansing power and high foaming performances, while remaining respectful of skin.

Miwon Commercial Company Ltd.Miconium™ BTAC-80

INCI Name:Behentrimonium Chloride
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant (Cationic), Preservative, Emulsifier, Dispersant
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Certifications & Compliance:IECIC (China), CosIng Annex V Listed, CosIng Listed
Benefit Claims:Dispersing, Static Reduction
Synonyms:1-Docosanaminium,N,N,N-trimethyl-chloride, Behenyltrimethylammonium Chloride, C22-Alkyltrimethylammonium Chloride, Genamin KDMP, Incroquat Behenyl TMC 85, N,N,N-Trimethyl-1-Docosanaminium Chloride, Quartamin AB, Varisoft BT 85

Miconium™ BTAC80 is a quaternary ammonium salt. It offers antistatic and softening properties, which make it suitable for hair conditioners and rinses.

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Sisterna B.V.Sisterna SP70-C

INCI Name:Sucrose Stearate
Functions:Surfactant (Nonionic), Emulsifier (O/W), Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable, Kosher, Non-Irritant, Natural, Organic, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, PEG-free
Certifications & Compliance:NaTrue, RSPO MassBalance Certified, NPA Certified, Organic Certified, Kosher, COSMOS, ECOCERT

Sisterna SP70-C is a non-ionic surfactant sucrose stearate. Being based on sucrose and vegetable fatty acids, Sisterna® sucrose esters are a unique range of natural, PEG-free non-ionic emulsifiers providing an exceptional skin-feel as well as improve smoothness, emolliency and moisture level to te skin. Not only are they used in the personal care industry, they are also approved and widely used in the food industry. In addition, Sisterna® sucrose esters can offer other unique benefits to personal care formulations.

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SEPPIC INCPROTEOL™ APL HEF

INCI Name:Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Functions:Dispersant, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Anionic), Foaming Agent, Cleansing Agent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Preservative-free, Credo Clean Standard, Sulfate-free, Biodegradable

PROTEOL™ APL EF adds extra mildness to all foaming formulas Anionic surfactant derived from amino-acids characteristics of apple juice. It is Sulfate and preservative free.

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SolvayFENTACARE® DHT 21 E 75

INCI Name:Quaternium-18
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Surfactant (Cationic), Conditioner, Surfactant, Softener
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Conditioning, Softening

FENTACARE DHT21 E 75 is used for softener, conditioner, anti-static agent etc. Surfactant used in various oilfield drilling applications, including bentonite modification.

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Kao ChemicalsEMAL® 270D

INCI Name:Sodium Laureth Sulfate
CAS Number:68891-38-3
Functions:Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Foam Booster, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Certifications & Compliance:REACH (Europe), CosIng Listed
Synonyms:Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts

EMAL® 270D is a concentrated sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) with excellent foaming, cleaning and emulsifying properties. Advisable for several applications.

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Stepan CompanyAMMONYX® LO

INCI Name:Lauramine Oxide
Functions:Dispersant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier, Foam Stabilizer, Wetting Agent, Lubricant, Foaming Agent, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Surfactant
Certifications & Compliance:Safer Choice, Kosher
Synonyms:DDAO, DDNO, Dimethylaurylamine oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine oxide, Dimethyllaurylamine oxide, Dodecydimethylamine-N-oxide, Lauramine oxide, Laurylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylammonium oxide, LDAO, N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, n-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine-N-oxide, n-Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-n-dodecylamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine oxide

AMMONYX® LO is a lauramine oxide that finds applications in personal care, hi&i applications as foam enhancers, viscosity builders, and as emulsifiers and lubricants in textile applications. It offers long-lasting foam. This product meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

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Miwon Commercial Company Ltd.Mitaine™ CA(S)

INCI Name:Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Foam Booster, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant (Amphoteric)
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora
Benefit Claims:Foam Enhancement, Cleansing, Good Consistency, Formula Stability

Mitaine™ CA(S) is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers excellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic properties for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and pet shampoos.

Verdant Specialty SolutionsDeTERIC LP Sodium Lauriminodipropionate

INCI Name:Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
CAS Number:26256-79-1
Functions:Surfactant (Amphoteric), Foaming Agent, Surfactant
Chemical Family:Propionates, Sodium Salts

DeTERIC LP Sodium Lauriminodipropionate is a versatile ingredient, finds application in various cleaning formulations. Its acid-stable and alkaline-stable features make it suitable for a range of acid and alkaline cleaners used in industrial and home care settings. It demonstrates effectiveness in aircraft cleaners, asphalt cleaners, automotive cleaners, and bathroom cleaners. The biodegradable nature of this ingredient is highlighted in bowl cleaners, and its color protection feature is beneficial in car wash formulations.

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Stepan CompanyAMMONYX® LO-A

INCI Name:Lauramine Oxide
Functions:Dispersant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier, Foam Stabilizer, Wetting Agent, Lubricant, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Surfactant
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Sulfate-free, Preservative-free
Synonyms:DDAO, DDNO, Dimethylaurylamine oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine oxide, Dimethyllaurylamine oxide, Dodecydimethylamine-N-oxide, Lauramine oxide, Laurylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylammonium oxide, LDAO, N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, n-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine-N-oxide, n-Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-n-dodecylamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine oxide

AMMONYX® LO-A is an amphoteric surfactant with applications in personal care and hi&i as a foam enhancer, viscosity builder, and emulsifier. It can also act as a lubricant in textile applications. It is produced and available for use in the asia-pacific region.

Miwon Commercial Company Ltd.Mitaine™ DLS-50

INCI Name:Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
Functions:Anti-Static Agent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Foam Booster, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant (Amphoteric)
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Foam Enhancement, Cleansing, Good Consistency, Formula Stability

MITAINE DLS-50 is composed of lauryl hydroxysultaine. It is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers excellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic properties for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and pet shampoos.

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SEPPIC INCPROTEOL™ APL HEF

INCI Name:Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Functions:Dispersant, Wetting Agent, Surfactant (Anionic), Foaming Agent, Cleansing Agent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Preservative-free, Credo Clean Standard, Sulfate-free, Biodegradable

PROTEOL™ APL EF adds extra mildness to all foaming formulas Anionic surfactant derived from amino-acids characteristics of apple juice. It is Sulfate and preservative free.

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Kao ChemicalsEMAL® 270D

INCI Name:Sodium Laureth Sulfate
CAS Number:68891-38-3
Functions:Emulsifier, Foaming Agent, Foam Booster, Cleansing Agent, Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant
Ingredient Origin:Synthetic
Certifications & Compliance:REACH (Europe), CosIng Listed
Synonyms:Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), α-sulfo-ω-hydroxy-, C12-14-alkyl ethers, sodium salts

EMAL® 270D is a concentrated sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) with excellent foaming, cleaning and emulsifying properties. Advisable for several applications.

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ALZO International Inc.Dermol™ SLLC-L

INCI Name:Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Functions:Emollient, Protective Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Foaming Agent, Foam Booster, Surfactant (Anionic), Surfactant, Stabilizer
Labeling Claims:Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Stabilizing, Emolliency, Static Reduction, High Foaming, De-Odorizing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Boosting, Antimicrobial, Cleansing
Synonyms:Sodium lauroyl dilactate, Sodium lauroyl-2-lactylate

Dermol SLLC-L is a unique liquid surfactant derived from sodium isostearoyl lactylate. It functions as an emulsifier and cleanser with excellent conditioning properties for hair and skin and adds moisturizing, anti-static and viscosity boosting benefits.

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SEPPIC INCORAMIX™ L 30

INCI Name:Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Cleansing Agent
Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin
Labeling Claims:Sulfate-free, Paraben-free, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

ORAMIX™ L 30 is an anionic surfactant derived from sarcosine amino acid (n-methyl glycine) and a natural fatty acid that is sulfate free with a high foaming power. It is easily biodegrable and paraben free.

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SasolCOSMACOL ELI

INCI Name:C12-13 Alkyl Lactate
Functions:Dispersant, Viscosity Modifier, Emollient, Wetting Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant
Labeling Claims:Antioxidants-free, Preservative-free, Pesticide-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Moisturizing, Emolliency, Anti-Irritant, De-Odorizing, Improved Thickness, Dispersing, Good Wetting Properties

COSMACOL ELI is versatile polar emollient suitable for both personal cleansing and skin care formulations. This ester exhibits some peculiar activities of lactic acid derivatives, as moisturizing and mild keratolytic effect, and therefore it is suitable for skin care products targeted for different types of skin, from dry to greasy. COSMACOL ELI shows also thickening effect on SLES-Betaine system as well as anti-irritant properties and can be used for various personal care products, including lines for delicate and atopic skins.

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Stepan CompanyAMMONYX® LO

INCI Name:Lauramine Oxide
Functions:Dispersant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Emulsifier, Viscosity Modifier, Foam Stabilizer, Wetting Agent, Lubricant, Foaming Agent, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Surfactant
Certifications & Compliance:Safer Choice, Kosher
Synonyms:DDAO, DDNO, Dimethylaurylamine oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, Dimethyldodecylamine oxide, Dimethyllaurylamine oxide, Dodecydimethylamine-N-oxide, Lauramine oxide, Laurylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, Lauryldimethylamine oxide, Lauryldimethylammonium oxide, LDAO, N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, n-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylamine-N-oxide, n-Dodecyldimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryl-N,N-dimethylamine oxide, N-Lauryldimethylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-1-dodecanamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-N-dodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyl-n-dodecylamine oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine N-oxide, N,N-Dimethyldodecylamine oxide

AMMONYX® LO is a lauramine oxide that finds applications in personal care, hi&i applications as foam enhancers, viscosity builders, and as emulsifiers and lubricants in textile applications. It offers long-lasting foam. This product meets the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

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StephensonSyndopal® 300

INCI Name:Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Ingredient Origin:Vegetable Origin
Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Soap Base, Cleansing Agent
Labeling Claims:Paraben-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, PEG-free, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable, Non-Irritant, Agglomerate-free, Natural, Silicone-free, Sodium lauryl sulfate-free, Soap-free

Syndopal is a soap free, ultra mild (pH 5.5-6.5) extruded syndet base, formulated for the manufacture of luxury, high performance extruded opaque solid beauty, shampoo and conditioner bars. It delivers exceptional product performance through a high foaming, creamy lather, which leaves the skin feeling soft and hydrated.

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SEPPIC INCBIOENERGIZER™ P BG PF

INCI Name:Laminaria Digitata Extract, Pelvetia Canaliculata Extract, Panthenol
Functions:Hair Growth Promoter, Cleansing Agent
Ingredient Origin:Marine Origin, Natural Origin
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Preservative-free, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora

A union of two algae: Laminaria digitata, known for its energizing properties and sebum flow regulation action Pelvetia canaliculata, known for its anti-stress, energizing and cleansing properties.

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