Products

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 8830 Food Grade is a 30% active emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane formulated to control foam in both food and industrial processing. This defoamer is readily diluted with water or process liquids for easy addition to foam-generating solutions. It efficiently controls foam in nonionic, cationic, and anionic systems over a wide pH range.

H-Sil® OE is a silicone-based odor eliminator designed for industrial and consumer applications. This product acts as an odor eliminator by neutralizing the nitrogen groups that are present in most odors. It is a concentrate that can be diluted at 5 - 10% by weight in water for most applications. No other additives are needed. Fragrances can be added to the dilution by using common surfactants and fragrance bases. 5% dilutions of H-Sil® OE were successfully compared against leading industrial and consumer products via a test panel, and it consistently outlasted the competitors. At a use level of 5 - 10%, this product was successfully tested against the following odors:

• Smoke
• Butyric acid (body odor)
• Amine odors
• Urine
• Ammonia

H-Sil® D5 is a volatile cyclic dimethyl silicone fluid that is clear and odorless. This low-toxicity solvent evaporates completely at room temperature and leaves no residue. It is widely used in cosmetics to provide spreading, easy rub-out, and a slick, non-greasy feel to the skin. It is a good cleaning solvent for industrial applications with degreasing properties for dry cleaning and spot treatment applications.

H-Quest® L-50 LA Sodium glucoheptonate has many industrial uses as a high performance chelating agent. Its superior performance in the pH range between 9 and 14 is due to its efficiency in forming stable chelates with di- and tri-valent metal ions such as Ca+2, Mg+2, Fe+2, Fe+3, Zn+2, Al+3, etc.

H-Sil® STS is a low-molecular-weight, nonionic silicone surfactant that imparts low surface tension to formulated household and agricultural products. It improves the wetting and detergency of neutral household cleaning detergents and degreasers on hard surfaces. This product will improve the wetting, spreading, and penetration of agricultural chemicals and is an additive for use in pesticide products or as a tank-mix adjuvant. It can achieve surface tensions of 22 m/M with rates as low as 0.01% in aqueous-based agriculture and coating formulas, thus improving spreading across a variety of surfaces. This product is exempt from tolerance under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) for agricultural uses.

H-Sil® EM 1060 is a 60% active, nonionic emulsion of 10,000 cSt polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used as-is or diluted with water to form a stable emulsion letdown. It is effective as a release agent for rubber, plastic, and shell metals in foundry applications. This product has additional applications in leather care, textiles, surface lubrication, surface protection, and gloss improvement.

H-Sil® SC-C8 is a high-molecular-weight silicone polyether that imparts low surface tension to formulated products. It helps promote wetting and surface activity and is an effective additive to both cosmetic formulations and household products. This product is stable in most formulations when used up to 5% and is an excellent co-surfactant for use in hair-care shampoos and conditioners. In skin care products, it is an effective emollient and humectant.

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 30 Food Grade is a 30% antifoam emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane that is water-dilutable and designed primarily for use in food processing. It is also recommended for many industrial applications, such as textile dyeing and finishing, leather finishing, latex processing, soap and detergent manufacture, and boiler water defoaming. Concentrations of the emulsion required for effective defoaming range from 5 to 100 ppm.

H-Sil® D4 is a volatile cyclic dimethyl silicone fluid that is clear and odorless. This low-toxicity solvent evaporates completely at room temperature and leaves no residue. It is widely used in cosmetics to provide spreading, easy rub-out, and a slick, non-greasy feel to the skin. It is a good cleaning solvent for industrial applications with degreasing properties for dry cleaning and spot treatment applications.

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 8820 Food Grade is a 20% active emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane formulated to control foam in both food and industrial processing. This defoamer is readily diluted with water or process liquids for easy addition to foam-generating solutions. It efficiently controls foam in nonionic, cationic, and anionic systems over a wide pH range.

H-Sil® 1108 is a low-molecular-weight, nonionic silicone polyether surfactant blend that imparts low surface tensions to formulated products. This product improves the spreading and wetting properties of household, industrial, and coating products. In spray adjuvant applications, it gives aqueous surface tensions of less than 23 mN/M.

H-Sil® EM-60 HG is a proprietary blend of silicone fluids and reactive organo-silicones emulsified into a high-solids emulsion. It is designed to provide premium performance as a tire and vinyl dressing. This product is easily diluted with water to form a stable dispersion for use levels ranging from 10 to 20% actives. A 20% active product gives excellent all-round performance by delivering a high-gloss, durable (several washings) coating to tires and vinyl.

H-Sil® EM-FS-50 is a fluorosilicone-in-water emulsion that uses nonionic emulsifiers. This unique emulsion is specially formulated for hard surface polishes. The fluoro portion of the molecule adds protection from greasy and waterborne soils, and the silicone portion provides gloss and additional protection from outdoor elements. It is an excellent product for formulating spray-on and wipe-off transportation polishes and protectants.

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 100 Food Grade is a 100% active silicone compound that provides an efficient and economical means of preventing costly and dangerous foaming conditions in aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It can be used in the manufacture of food packaging materials and as a direct food additive. This product exhibits excellent dilution stability when diluted with aliphatic, aromatic, and chlorinated solvents.

H-Sil® SC C20-23 is a high-molecular-weight, nonionic silicone surfactant that has multifunctional properties in a wide range of applications. In hard surface cleaners, this product imparts low surface tensions and improved oily soil emulsification. This product is a water-soluble substantive additive to automobile surface cleaning formulas, and it imparts gloss and surface break for improved drying. It is an effective water-soluble mold-release agent that will allow easy rinsing for paintable mold-release products. This product is non-toxic and has a very low irritation profile for the skin and eyes. Prototype formulas and use recommendations are available from your Harcros representative.

Harcros Chemicals Antifoam 8810 Food Grade is a 10% active emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane formulated to control foam in both food and industrial processing. This defoamer is readily diluted with water or process liquids for easy addition to foam-generating solutions. It efficiently controls foam in nonionic, cationic, and anionic systems over a wide pH range.

Cola®Fax CPE MB is an oil-soluble long chain organic phosphate ester supplied as a free acid in powdered form. Used as a co-emulsifier with low HLB nonionics, it is non-irritating to skin. Cola®Fax CPE MB easily dissolves into either phase during emulsion processing and can be neutralized in-situ with various cations. At low concentrations, it enhances the stability of emulsions and thickens creams and lotions, making it a suitable replacement for TEA-stearate. Cola®Fax CPE MB is ideally suited for use in many dermatological and personal care products.

Cola®Det BSC-ND is a DEA-free, anionic, and amphoteric concentrated blend of mild surfactants. With only dilution and minor additives, it can be economically formulated into marketable pet products offering mildness with foam and viscosity equal to or greater than leading brand pet shampoos. All materials in Cola®Det BSC-ND are registered EPA inert ingredients, making it suitable for disinfecting, sanitizing, and flea and tick products for pets. Its low irritation properties make it ideal for mild cleansing products, including baby, children, and adult products for sensitive skin.

Cola®Det COCO is a highly concentrated, green, mild surfactant blend, with each surfactant derived from vegetable sources. It exhibits low irritation and creates a high, thick, creamy foam. Formulations with Cola®Det COCO leave a soft, lubricious feel on hair and skin after rinsing. Ideal for personal care products, this blend foams well, easily builds viscosity, and contains only "coco" surfactants. It is useful in a wide variety of personal care and household products, offering strong and rapid viscosity response with sodium chloride, even at low concentrations. Cola®Det COCO is a USDA Biopreferred Product.

Cola®Det OKC-40 is ideal for formulators seeking organic certification who plan to label their products as “Made with Organic…” in compliance with the National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205). Derived from 70% or greater raw ingredients, Cola®Det OKC-40 meets Certified Organic requirements. This premium quality potassium cocoate soap exhibits excellent flash foam, color, and low odor. Biodegradable, made from natural and renewable resources, and preservative-free, it is perfect for natural formulations, including high lathering soaps and cost-effective cleansers.

Cola®Det KC-40 is a premium quality potassium cocoate soap known for its excellent flash foam, color, and low odor. Biodegradable and made from natural and renewable resources, it is preservative-free, making it ideal for natural formulations, including high-lathering soaps and cost-effective cleansers.

Cola®Lipid ST is a multifunctional, natural triglyceride organic phospholipid complex designed to mimic natural phospholipids in the body and deposit essential fatty acids on the skin. Derived from sustainable palm, it is a highly effective skin conditioner. Cola®Lipid ST produces a refined, highly emollient skin treatment product and provides stabilization to emulsions. It is exceptional for heavy-bodied and high viscosity formulations.

Cola®Lipid SAFL is a multifunctional, natural triglyceride organic phospholipid complex designed to mimic natural phospholipids in the body and deposit essential fatty acids on the skin. Derived from sustainable pure safflower oil, it is highly substantive to hair and skin. Safflower oil contains 80% linoleic acid, providing essential fatty acids needed for healthy skin. Leveraging this unique composition, Cola®Lipid SAFL offers performance properties for personal and health care applications never before achieved with a single ingredient.

Cola®Quat PDQ is a high molecular weight polyquat derived from naturally sourced dilinoleic acid from safflower oil. This unique molecule has no detrimental effect on viscosity when used with sulfates in shampoos and body washes. Featuring twin linoleyl groups, Cola®Quat PDQ provides excellent conditioning. It is a high active liquid, free of monomers, and hydrophilic, ensuring no buildup. As a cationic substance, it is highly substantive. Thoroughly tested by external labs, Cola®Quat PDQ has no potential for skin or eye irritation, scoring 1.5 on the HET-CAM eye test. USDA Biopreferred Product.

Cola®Teric CBS-HP is a glycerin-free amphoteric surfactant with outstanding surface activity and compatibility. It works well with cationic, anionic, and nonionic surfactants, maintaining stability over a broad pH range. In industrial applications, it remains stable in various conditions and disperses lime soap excellently. This mild detergent stabilizes foam and builds viscosity without processing aids or preservatives. Cola®Teric CBS-HP offers formulators flexibility and delivers extra clarity in formulations.

Cola®Teric 2C is a coco imidazoline-derived dicarboxylic acid amphoteric. It is one of the mildest amphoteric surfactants in its class, providing a moderate lather and cleansing without removing dermal lipids from the skin, resulting in a rich conditioning effect. Stable over a wide pH range, it is useful for institutional cleaners and may be used as the sole surfactant in commercial products such as moist wipes.

Cola®Teric LMB is a high foaming amphoteric surfactant with superior foaming and viscosity building properties compared to traditional cocamidopropyl betaines in shampoos, skin cleansers, and other mild personal care products. Stable over a wide pH range, it is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants. Cola®Teric LMB foams well in high electrolyte solutions and increases viscosity and flash foam when formulated with anionic surfactants in cosmetic formulations. It is valuable in bubble bath formulations, providing mildness, lime soap dispersing properties, and viscosity building characteristics.

Colonial SCS Needles is a sodium coco-sulfate derived from 100% natural coconut oil. In needle form, the product is free-flowing and disperses easily in water, requiring heat for full dissolution. It provides excellent lather, thickening, and conditioning properties, serving as an excellent replacement for most anionic surfactants in personal cleansing products.

Colonial S18PF is "Derived Natural" with a Natural Origin Index of 0.72 in accordance with ISO 16128 guideline. It offers excellent wet and dry comb force reductions, reducing frizz and fly-away for smoother hair. Additionally, it provides robust emulsification of fatty alcohol, simplifying formulation processes.

Poly Suga®Mulse D9 MB is a PEG-free, nonionic fragrance solubilizer derived from 100% biobased raw materials. It efficiently solubilizes fragrances and oils in water-based systems, compatible with various surfactants and stable in high electrolyte conditions. Certified by the Safer Choice Program and derived from sustainable palm oil, it meets stringent environmental standards and is suitable for use in a wide range of formulations.

Poly Suga®Quat L-1010P offers innovation to the personal care industry, derived from renewable resources and free of EO, 1,4-dioxane, and residual acrylic monomers. They provide excellent conditioning for hair, with milder effects on eyes and skin compared to traditional quaternaries. These products don't build up on hair, offering exceptional combability on both wet and dry hair. Preservative-free when shipped, they enable the formulation of preservative-free products or reduce reliance on commonly used preservatives.

Poly Suga®Quat S-1210P offers innovative solutions for the personal care industry, derived from renewable resources. Free of EO, 1,4-dioxane, and residual acrylic monomers, they provide excellent conditioning for hair and are gentler on the eyes and skin compared to traditional quaternaries. These products prevent buildup on hair, offer exceptional combability, and ship preservative-free, enabling formulations with reduced reliance on preservatives. USDA Biopreferred Product.

Suga®Det Mild is a concentrated blend of sulfate-free surfactants, ideal as a base for personal care cleansing products. Free of ethoxylates (1,4-dioxane), alcohols, diethanolamides, lauryl sulfates, laureth sulfates, parabens, and formaldehyde, it features Suga®Nate 160NC for high foam and exceptional mildness. All surfactant ingredients are derived from natural, renewable resources.

Suga®Det LSDG is a liquid blend of a mild, high foam sulfosuccinate and a mild, high foam alkylpolyglucoside, offering ease of use. This blend is particularly beneficial for formulators working with the sulfosuccinate, often supplied as a semisolid paste, or those aiming to reduce manufacturing carbon footprint through cold-mix formulations. Derived from sustainable plant materials, it boasts a high bio-renewable carbon content. Optimized to produce abundant foam with a dense bubble structure, it delivers an exceptionally luxurious feel. Suga®Det LSDG contains 86% USDA certified biobased content.

Cola®Mate SI is a very mild sulfosuccinate surfactant derived from water-soluble silicone copolymer. It is useful in non-irritating skin cleansing and specialty applications, imparting foam that is easily rinsed. Cola®Mate SI reduces the irritation of other anionics when formulated together. In facial cleansers, it helps reduce irritation from harsh anionic surfactants.

Cola®Mate LA-40 MB is a very light-colored, mild sulfosuccinate surfactant derived from natural lauryl alcohol. With more than 65% bio-based carbon content, it is sulfate-free, PEG-free, and 1,4-dioxane-free, making it ideal for natural-based, sulfate-free formulations. Cola®Mate LA-40 MB provides dense, voluminous foam in personal cleansers, is mild to eyes, and is useful in sensitive skin cleansers. Despite its high Krafft point, it can be used to formulate clear products. As a USDA Biopreferred Product, Cola®Mate LA-40 MB is derived from palm oil that supports the production of certified sustainable palm oil.