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PEL-SIL™ bis-PEG-10 is a linear, 100% active, dimethicone terminated with PEG-10 polyether groups. It is dispersible in water and is used in applications where lubricity, softness and conditioning are required. It finds use in personal care, household products, textiles and leather processing. Excellent surface tension reducer, it can boost foam quantity and stability in a multitude of personal care applications. It provides additional benefits such as moisturizing, emollience and a soft silky feel on hair and skin. It may also be used as a reagent to modify polymeric systems by virtue of its two primary hydroxyls. In these systems, it provides the typical benefits of silicones that include slip, mar resistance, anti-blocking, softness and improved temperature stability to the finish polymer.

PEL-SIL™ Bis-PEG-12 is a linear, 100% active, dimethicone terminated with PEG-12 polyether groups. It is dispersible in water and is used in applications where lubricity, softness and conditioning are required. It finds use in personal care, household products, textile finishing and leather processing. Excellent surface tension reducer, it can boost foam quantity and stability in a multitude of personal care applications. It provides additional benefits such as moisturizing, emollience and a soft silky feel on hair and skin. It may also be used as a reagent to modify polymeric systems by virtue of its two primary hydroxyls. In these systems, it provides the typical benefits of silicones that include slip, mar resistance, anti-blocking, softness and improved temperature stability to the finish polymer.

PEL-PHOS™ LP-300 Is a low-foaming aromatic phosphate ester with hydrotrope properties. It is a highly efficient agent for coupling nonionic surfactants into built hard surface cleaners. It is useful for cleaning formulations intended for metal & bottle-washing. When incorporated into metal cutting formulations, PEL-PHOS™ LP-300 provides extreme pressure lubricity due to its phosphate functionality.

PEL-SIL™ PEG-12 has a wide range of applications in personal care products including, hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions & shaving soaps. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions. Its stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. PEL-SIL™ PEG-12 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It forms dense stable foam in aqueous products and it is an effective wetting agent and emulsifier. Additionally, it imparts a soft silky feel to the hair and functions as a humectant and emollient in skin products.

PEL-AMPH™ HPL-28 is a modern imidazoline derived amphoteric surfactant that is suggested for personal care applications where mildness and luxurious lather are desired. Based on a pure lauric source, PEL-AMPH™ HPL-28 contains minimal amounts of by-products and is compatible with most other surfactants. In personal wash formulations such as body washes and shampoos, PEL-AMPH™ HPL-28 provides a dense lather and cleans without defatting the skin to give a rich, conditioning effect.

PEL-AMPH™ LDP is suggested for systems where sodium chloride would be detrimental to the performance of the final product or would cause corrosion problems. PEL-AMPH™ LDP is stable over the entire pH range and is used as a detergent & hydrotrope in high electrolyte systems. The product finds use in mild surfactant systems as well as hard surface cleaners. PEL-AMPH™ LDP helps wetting and solubilization in systems containing phosphate and polyphosphates. PEL-AMPH™ LDP useful as a corrosion inhibitor in aqueous systems. PEL-AMPH™ LDP is a high-foaming, salt-free amphoteric surfactant with good detergency.

PEL-AMID™ L-DIPA is a useful replacement for Cocamide & Lauramide DEA in personal care applications. This product is not diethanolamine derived but it performs similarly to traditional diethanolamides. It is a good viscosifier & foam booster that is an easy to handle liquid at room temperature. PEL-AMID™ L-DIPA can be used in any application where the traditional coco or lauryl diethanolamides have been used. PEL-AMID™ L-DIPA is effective in a wide variety of personal care products, including shampoos, body cleansers, bubble baths & facial cleansers.

PEL-SIL™ PEG-8 has a wide range of applications in personal care products including, hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions, shaving creams and hand sanitizing gels. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions, but stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. PEL-SIL™ PEG-8 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It also detackifies ingredients used in some formulations while providing emolliency and slip to carbomer-based formulations. Additionally, it imparts a soft silky feel to the hair.

PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is a multipurpose organosilicone surfactant that provides slip, mar resistance and antiblocking properties to surfaces such as polyolefins and coatings, paints and inks. It improves leveling and reduces orange peel, increases gloss and provides a smooth feel to surfaces. This product is soluble in both water and solvent borne formulations and is stable at roughly neutral pH. Stability is reduced by exposure to strong acid or alkali. There is no hydroxyl functionality because all the terminal hydroxyls are acetate capped so PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is non-reactive. In personal care, PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It is also an effective humectant and emollient for skin care products. It yields very stable formulations, is a good wetting agent, requires low usage levels and is compatible with a wide range of other materials. Being a higher molecular weight polymer, PEL-SIL™ PEPG-1818 has a low order of toxicity.

PEL-SULF™ PEG-12D is an exceptionally mild sulfosuccinate surfactant derived from a water-soluble silicone polyether compound. PEL-SULF™ PEG-12D is a mild detergent recommended for skin care products. When blended with sodium laureth sulfate, PEL-SULF™ PEG-12D reduces both eye sting and eye irritation. This product is hostile to microbial contamination and contains no preservatives.

PEL-SIL™ 9315 has a wide range of applications in polyurethane and in personal care products including, hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions & shaving soaps. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions. Its stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. PEL-SIL™ 9315 is used as a surfactant in the production of rigid urethane foams. It is not compatible on the isocyanate side and must be added with the polyol. It exhibits excellent compatibility with most polyol premixes.

PEL-CAT™ 9749-A Stongly promotes the blowing (urea) reaction early in the foaming process. Provides early foam flow to improve fill prior to significant viscosity build, shortens time to trimerization onset in high water formulations.

PEL-SIL™ PEG-10 has a wide range of applications in personal care products including, hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions & shaving soaps. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions. Its stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. PEL-SIL™ PEG-10 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It forms dense stable foam in aqueous products and it is an effective wetting agent and emulsifier. Additionally, it imparts a soft silky feel to the hair and functions as a humectant and emollient in skin products.

PEL-PHOS™ LP-700 is a phosphate ester of ethoxylated phenol. It is an exceptionally effective extreme pressure lubricant for metal working formulations. It also functions as a corrosion inhibitor and as a hydrotrope in detergent preparations.

PEL-SIL™ 648 reduces the surface tension of aqueous solutions significantly lower than conventional nonionic surfactants can. Even at concentrations as low as 0.01 percent, PEL-SIL™ 648 will reduce surface tension below 23 dynes/cm. It produces very rapid wetting and spreading on hard-to-wet surfaces such as waxy leaves. PEL-SIL™ 648 allows complete coverage with herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and other agricultural chemicals. It is a low molecular weight nonionic silicone polyether surfactant, developed to improve the wetting, spreading and penetration of agricultural chemicals. It may be used as an ingredient in pesticide products, or as a tank-mix adjuvant for foliar applied chemicals. PEL-SIL™ 648 meets the requirements of US EPA regulation 40 CFR 180.910 regarding “tolerances and exemption from tolerances for pesticide chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities.” It is approved for both food and nonfood use.

PEL-CAT™ 9666 Most delayed action trimerization catalyst, suitable for CASE Applications. When used as a co-catalyst, improves wet out and flow without significantly extending overall cure time.

PEL-AMPH™ OSF is an amphoteric surfactant with applications in industrial cleaners and personal care. It has excellent lubricating properties in addition to modest detergency. Its solubility in non-polar solvents makes it useful as a detergent for anhydrous, solvent-based cleaners. Unlike many other amphoteric surfactants, PEL-AMPH™ OSF contains no sodium chloride by-product. It is suggested for systems where chloride would be detrimental to performance or would cause corrosion problems. PEL-AMPH™ OSF is stable over a broad pH range and is a good choice for water-free cleaning formulations.

PEL-AMPH™ CSF is a amphoteric surfactant useful in the formulation of both personal care and industrial cleaners. Due to its mildness and excellent coupling properties, PEL-AMPH™ CSF is used to couple conditioning agents in shampoos. Its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into formulations with high levels of electrolyte makes PEL-AMPH™ CSF very useful for industrial cleaners. PELAMPH CSF is suggested for products where the presence of sodium chloride would be detrimental to the performance of the final product or would cause corrosion problems because the chloride level is essentially nil. It is stable over a broad pH range and is the surfactant of choice in high electrolyte systems.

PEL-SIL™ 9868 is a silicone surfactant that is polyol compatible and especially designed for compatibility with pentane. It is useful in appliance insulation formulations and laminated continuous rigid board foam. PEL-SIL™ 9868 is designed to maximize the k-factor in initial and long term aging in pentane blown foam. With the above blowing agent it will produce foam with excellent flow characteristics, a high percent of closed cells and improved compressive properties.

PEL-SIL™ PEPG-310 is a high molecular weight, low HLB silicone emulsifier, conditioning agent and plasticizer for hair care resins. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions. Its stability is reduced by strong acid alkali. PEL-SIL™ PEPG-310 is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It is an effective wetting agent and emulsifier. Additionally, it imparts soft silky feel to the hair.

PEL-AMPH™ HPC-32 is a modern imidazoline derived amphoteric surfactant that is suggested for personal care applications where mildness and luxurious lather are desired. Based on a pure coconut source, PEL-AMPH™ HPC-32 contains minimal amounts of by-products and is compatible with most other surfactants.In personal wash formulations such as body washes and shampoos, PEL-AMPH™ HPC-32 provides a dense lather and cleans without defatting the skin to give a rich, conditioning effect.

PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF is a mild amphoteric surfactant with applications in both personal care and industrial cleaners. Due to its excellent coupling properties in personal care products, it is used to couple conditioning agents in shampoos. Its ability to couple nonionic surfactants into high levels of electrolyte makes PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF very useful for built industrial cleaners. It is suggested for systems where sodium chloride would be detrimental to the performance of the final product or would cause corrosion problems. PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF is stable over a broad pH range and is the surfactant of choice in high electrolyte systems.

PEL-SIL™ 1315 is an efficient isocyanate or polyol compatible, liquid surfactant especially designed for isocyanurate applications. In isocyanurate formulations, it will produce foam with excellent flowability under a variety of foaming conditions. Other applications include foam for low density appliances. Flame retardant transportation and construction foams, and high density water blown formulations. A good starting point would be 0.5 to 0.9% of PEL-SIL™ 1315 on the total weight of the reactants.

PEL-SIL™ PEG-12-LO is a special grade of PEG-12 Dimethicone that has been treated to reduce its propensity to form off odors on exposure to moisture. Standard grades of PEG-12 Dimethicone have an aldehydic odor and develop an even stronger odor when diluted with water or even from atmospheric moisture. That tendency is dramatically reduced in PEL-SIL™ PEG-12LO. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions. Its stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. It is especially useful for the formulation of personal care products including hair sprays and gels where it serves as a plasticizer for the resins used in such styling products. It is also an excellent humectant & emollient in skin products and other leave-on products.

PEL-SIL™ PEG-8L has a wide range of applications in personal care products including, hair sprays and other leave-in hair products, shampoos, skin care lotions & shaving creams. It is stable in neutral or mildly acid or alkaline aqueous solutions but stability is reduced by strong acid or alkali. It performs as a wetting agent, emulsifier and a foam builder. PEL-SIL™ PEG-8L is used as a plasticizer for hair resins used in styling products. It also detackifies ingredients used in some formulations while providing emolliency and slip to carbomer-based formulations. Additionally, it imparts a soft silky feel to the hair.

PEL-ALC™ SA-15P is a nonionic emollient, solubilizer and coupling agent, useful for formulating non-greasy skin care compositions. It also serves as a coupling agent for mineral oil and/or esters in hydroalcoholic systems and as a base for perfume compositions.

PEL-CAT™ 9858-A is an amine based trimerization catalyst. It is a moderately active polyisocyanurate catalyst that provides excellent back-end cure for rigid polyurethane foams. It can be used as a co-catalyst to improve trimer conversion or back-end cure in rigid polyisocyanurate foams. PEL-CAT 9858-A improves back-end cure in a variety of flexible polyurethane foam formulations too.

PEL-AMPH™ ALP is a vegetable-derived, amino acid based amphoteric surfactant useful in the formulation of mild foaming products. Combining the soothing effect of arginine with the low irritation potential of an amphoteric surfactant creates an exceptionally mild surfactant for personal care products. PEL-AMPH™ ALP produces moderate levels of foam, is an excellent wetting agent, has a high renewable carbon content, and is readily biodegradable.

PEL-SIL™ SMDC is an organosilicone wax consisting of a short dimethicone chain with pendant stearoxy groups. Physically, it is a soft white wax which melts slightly below body temperature. PEL-SIL™ SMDC performs as an emollient, a slip aid, and contributes to hydrophobicity in skin care and makeup formulations. It is recommended for evaluation in antiperspirant sticks, lipstick and other makeup products as well as creams and lotions.

PEL-SIL™ Q-80 is a quaternary organosilicone that is substantive to hair and skin. In hair care formulations, it acts as a conditioning and anti-static agent, improving the combability, gloss, and manageability of hair. In skin care products, PEL-SIL™ Q-80 performs as an emollient, a slip aid, and imparts a smooth feel. It is recommended for evaluation in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and liquid soaps.

PEL-PHOS™ SG is cetyl alcohol, alkoxylated and phosphated. With its higher molecular weight and its weak anionic nature, it is very mild to the skin when formulated to pH 4-9. PEL-PHOS™ SG provides conditioning, emulsification, thickening, solubilization and is also useful for the adjustment of the pH of both hair and skin cleansing products. Because it is a phosphate ester, it acts as a buffer to stabilize pH. It is used in conditioning shampoos where it improves wet combing and enhances the manageability of dry hair. It is compatible with both cationic and anionic surfactants and is not very hydrophobic or cationic, like many conditioning agents, so it does not build up on the hair. When formulated with cationics, such as in hair conditioners, PEL-PHOS™ SG will provide viscosity enhancement to formulations.

PEL-EST™ CF190 is propoxylated castor oil based non-silicone defoamer. It remains the fluidity of the original oil and is useful in the formation of organic defoamers. PEL-EST™ CF190 is water-dispersable. It is an excellent choice as a natural and renewable organic defoamer.

PEL-AMPH™ 2CSF is one of the mildest amphoteric surfactants of its class and is suggested for personal care applications where low irritation is a must. In personal care formulations such as baby shampoos, bubble baths, and body cleansers, PEL-AMPH 2C provides a moderate lather and cleans without defatting the skin to give a rich, conditioning effect. PEL-AMPH 2C is stable over a wide pH range which makes it ideal for formulating AHA cleansers, etc. It is useful for the formulation of products used around food preparation areas and hospital hand cleansers. PEL-AMPH 2C is frequently used as the only surfactant in products such as premoistened wipes.

PEL-CAT™ 9648 is Effective trimerization catalysts for rigid and semi-flex foams; high rate of trimer formation improves flammability properties and compressive strength. PEL-CAT 9648 has a high level of potassium in ethylene glycol solvent and is the most water compatible.

PEL-SIL™ 1316 silicone surfactant is compatible with polyols and specially designed for use with pentane in both appliance formulations and laminated continuous rigid board foam. PEL-SIL™ 1316 is designed to maximize the k value both initially and in long term aging. PEL-SIL™ 1316 will produce foam with excellent flowability and a high percent of closed cells.

PEL-AMPH™ 2CY-75 is an amphoteric derived from caprylic hydroxyethyl imidazoline. It has excellent wetting and detergent properties while providing low foam. PEL-AMPH™ 2CY-75 has good stability in strongly alkaline and moderately acid systems. It is recommended for use in areas where low foaming detergency is needed such as, dairy cleaning, food processing plants, etc. PEL-AMPH™ 2CY75 is compatible with most all other surfactants. It is also an excellent solubilizer for higher molecular weight surfactants, particularly nonionics. Its low irritation properties make it ideal for personal care wipes.