Products in Surfactants & Cleansers: Co-Emulsifier

Kolliphor® PS 80 New is a liquid powerhouse with Polysorbate 80 as its active ingredient. This versatile solution serves as an emulsifier, co-emulsifier, and solubilizer, excelling in oil-in-water (O/W) emulsification. With plasticizer and nonionic surfactant properties, it offers a broad spectrum of functionalities for formulations in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications. Its liquid form ensures easy integration, providing flexibility and reliability across diverse product formulations.

STEPAN-MILD® GCC is an ester that combines thickening, foam enhancement, and solubilizing properties. Formulated in various personal care products like shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, and skin creams, it stands out as mild, peg, eo/po, and nitrogen-free. It fits into cold mix formulations and aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and cleangredients listing. An rspo mass balance-certified version is also available.

IGEPAL CO-530 is a nonionic surfactant with diverse applications, including paper processing and industrial metal cleaning. It's employed as an emulsifier for silicones and agricultural chemicals, serving as an oil-soluble surfactant, emulsifying agent, detergent, and dispersing agent for petroleum oils. Classified within the chemical group of nonylphenol ethoxylates, its primary function centers around being a deinking agent, which is particularly relevant in paper processing.

IGEPAL CO-430 is a nonionic surfactant used as a defoaming agent in low-foaming detergents and cold-water cleaners. It also functions as a dispersing agent for petroleum oils and as a co-emulsifier in nonionic surfactant blends. It has applications in paper processing, industrial metal cleaning, and textile applications.

dermofeel® G 10 LW 70 MB is a PEG-free solubilizer and skin friendly co-surfactant and co-emulsifier. It is designed to be convenient to handle and easy to apply. dermofeel® G 10 LW 70 MB can solubilize perfume and essential oils and works with or without alcohol. This ingredient is very well skin-compatible with a pleasant skin feel. It can be used as well as mild non-ionic secondary surfactant for hair and skin cleansing products.

TEGOSOFT® PC 41 MB is a natural, hydrophilic and light emollient based on polygycerol, with excellent solubilizing properties for light and polar emollient esters. It can also be used as emulsifier for self-emulsifying oil formulations, such as oil bath concentrates, which will spontaneously emulsify when added to water.

Pluracare® F 127 NF Prill is a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and has the general functionality of surfactants, emulsifiers, solubilizers and stabilizers in preparations where the quality of poloxamer may be required. This product has an average molecular weight of 12,600, a viscosity of 3,100 cP, and a pour/melt point of 56°C.

Pluracare® F127 NF Prill FLEX has guaranteed low 1,4-dioxane levels to support formulators in meeting new regulatory limits. Pluracare® F127 NF Prill FLEX is a block co-polymer with an average molecular weight consists of propylene oxide and ethylene oxide. It is used as a thickener, gelling agent, co-emulsifier and bodying agent in toothpastes, mouthwashes, creams and liquid emulsions.

Eceryl™ 12 is an ester derived from erucic fatty acids and acts as a co-surfactant with emollient and solubilizing properties. It reduces skin redness and disruption of the skin barrier function caused by surfactant penetration. Eceryl™ 12 is synthesized with glycerin, an endogenous component of the skin known for its humectant properties. Erucic acid is a monounsaturated omega-9 fatty acid (22:1 -9) found in rapeseed oil (Brassica napus).

Liceryl™ 12 is an ester derived from linoleic fatty acids and acts as a co-surfactant with emollient and solubilizing properties. It reduces skin redness and disruption of the skin barrier function caused by surfactant penetration. Liceryl™ 12 is synthesized with glycerin, an endogenous component of the skin known for its humectant properties. Linoleic acid is an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid (18:2 -6) and is prevalent in soybean oil (Glycine max).

Gransurf™ 90 is a versatile product that functions as an emulsifier for both water-in-oil (W/O) and water-in-silicone (W/Si) emulsions, as well as a nonionic surfactant. With an HLB value of approximately 5, it offers broad compatibility with UV filters and oils due to its branched C16 chains. Primarily designed for personal care applications within the beauty and care sectors, including bath and shower products, color cosmetics, hair care, skincare, sun care, and treatment products.

Gransurf™ 67 is a multi-functional product designed to serve as an emulsifier for water-in-oil (W/O) and water-in-silicone (W/Si) emulsions, as well as a nonionic surfactant. With an HLB value of approximately 4.5, it offers increased heat stability and an effective cost-performance balance. It finds applications in various products, including facial creams, body lotions, and liquid foundations.

Galsoft EcoCare 195, featuring lauryl glucoside, is a versatile solution for personal and home care needs, ensuring superior cleansing, emulsifying, and compatibility. This liquid formula, packaged conveniently in carboys, is ideal for body wash, baby care products, and hair care items like shampoos and conditioners. With its biodegradable, sulfate-free, and preservative-free composition, it's perfect for liquid dishwash and fruit and vegetable cleaners. Suitable for various applications such as face wash, wet wipes, and hair masks, it offers environmentally friendly options for bath and shower routines.

Finester 1199 is a co-emulsifier and stabilizing agent for foams. It offers partial surfactant replacement without harshness and provides residual moisturization, enhanced fragrance release, and improved delivery of actives. Additionally, thanks to its anti-microbial properties, Finester 1199 can be used in a variety of personal care and hygiene products. Applications: Skin and hair care (e.g., facial cleansers, body washes, liquid and bar soaps, shampoos, and shaving creams) To meet antimicrobial needs in deodorants, mouth washes, feminine hygiene products, lotions/creams, makeup removers, etc. As a mild surfactant in vegetable/fruit disinfectants, pet shampoos, etc.

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.

S-I 80 is a low HLB non-ionic surfactant used as an emulsifier or dispersant in a wide range of oil- or water-based formulations. S-I 80 can form water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions and function as a co- emulsifier for oil-in-water emulsions.

SEBUMOL PGPR stands as a natural, nonionic emulsifier, ideal for crafting smart, silky lotions. Adhering to the standards of credo clean, ulta beauty's conscious beauty, and clean at sephora, it excels in various applications. Its liquid form makes it suitable for body lotions, lipsticks, and detergents. Known for its natural labeling, it offers benefits such as pigment wetting, imparting lubricity, and a silky feel.

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.

AECOSOFT® Moringa (unneutralized) is a gentle APG surfactant, derived from organically grown, non GMO Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera).

Olivoil Avenate is a mild, non ethoxylated, sulfate free, vegetal derived surfactant, based on a palm free lipopolypeptide obtained through the condensation of olive oil fatty acids and oat polypeptides. Even at low percentage of use, it changes the skin cleansing dynamics, avoiding denaturation of horny layer’s proteins or excessive skin lipids removal. While forming a pleasant and stable foam, it leads to very low TEWL increases, comparable to those of physiological water.

AECOSOFT® Moringa (neutralized) is a gentle APG surfactant, derived from organically grown, non GMO Moringa Oil (Moringa Oleifera). It utilizes the beneficial properties of Moringa Oil which is a rich source of vitamins and nutrients. Excellent for personal care products to promote healthier skin and hair. Gentle surfactant with good cleansing ability and nice foaming properties. Also an excellent humectant and a non-drying and non-irritating surfactant, completely biodegradable.

Marula Glucoside is a natural, gentle, and non-irritating, non-ionic surfactant.

AECOSOFT® Cherry Coffee (neutralized) : a natural, gentle and non-irritating, non-ionic surfactant.

AECOSOFT® Meadowfoam is a natural, gentle and non-irritating and non-ionic surfactant.

ANDEAN QE NP is the non-preserved pure concentrated natural extract of the Chilean Soap Bark Tree (Quillaja saponaria Bark Extract or Quillaja saponaria Wood Extract).

AECOSOFT® Cherry Coffee (unneutralized) : a natural, gentle and non-irritating, non-ionic surfactant.

Olivoil Surfactant is a MILD, non ethoxylated, sulfate free, vegetal-derived surfactant, based on a palm free lipopolypeptide obtained through the condensation of olive oil fatty acids and wheat polypeptides (GLUTEN FREE). While forming a pleasant and stable foam, it leads to low TEWL increases with values comparable to those of physiological water. Even at medium to low use percentages, it changes the skin cleansing mechanism, avoiding denaturation of the horny layer’s proteins or excessive skin lipids dissolution.

Olive Glucoside (unneutralized) is a natural, gentle and non-irritating non-ionic surfactant.

Akoline MCM™ is a Medium chain mono-/diglyceride with high solubilization capacity. Co-emulsifier for o/w emulsions. Suitable for microemulsion formulations. (HLB 8–9). Skin care and color cosmetics.

A functional active specialty of vegetable derivation with emollient and moisturizing action, based on olive oil fatty acids and PCA. Palm free composition. It provides silicon like after feel and a balanced nourishment of the skin’s hydrolipidic film.

Marula Glucoside is a natural, gentle, and non-irritating, non-ionic surfactant.

AECOSOFT® Green Coffee (neutralized): a natural, gentle and non-irritating, non-ionic surfactant.

AECOSOFT® SUNFLOWER (Unneutralized) is sulfate-free, cost-effective glucoside surfactant derived from virgin sunflower oil.