PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate is a low-irritation, water-soluble surfactant, and is a mixture of mono- and diglycerides derived from coconut oil. PEG-30 glyceryl cocoate’s non-ionic nature proves to be useful as an emulsifier, moisturizer, and stabilizer for dermatological and mild personal care formulations requiring low levels of skin and eye irritation.
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Isoceteth-20 is a polyethyleneglycol (PEG 20 moles) isohexadecyl alcohol ether, a high HLB (15.7) nonionic surfactant, and an outstanding solubilizer and emulsifier. It also exhibits excellent foaming characteristics in comparison with other ethoxylated nonionic surfactants.
Steareth-2 is a white soft solid (2-mole ethoxylate of stearyl alcohol) auxiliary oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB value of 4.9. It is a multifunctional ingredient used in personal care applications as a nonionic surfactant, wetting agent, solubilizer, conditioner, and coupling agent.
Laureth-4 is a non-ionic solubilizer, mild surfactant, and dispersant. It is a liquid emulsifier with an HLB value of 9.7. It is typically used at 1-5%. It is used in lotions, antiperspirants, foam baths, and shower gels.
PEG-100 Stearate is a product of poly-ethoxylation of stearic acid (18-carbon backbone fatty acid) that contains 100 moles of ethylene oxide (polymer part). The raw materials have mixed origins, namely, petrochemical and botanical.
PPG-2-Isodeceth-12 is a nonionic alkoxylate surfactant. It is a pourable white paste, emulsifier with an HLB value of 15. It is used as a fragrance solubilizer.
PEG-40 Stearate is a mix of esters of stearic acid with approximately 40 units of polyoxyethylene glycol. It's a multifunctional vegetable-based ingredient used primarily as a lipophilic emulsifier and valuable as a humectant, dispersing agent, solubilizer, and surfactant.
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is an emollient and solubilizer for oils and lipophilic (oil-soluble) ingredients in water-based mild cleansing formulations, such as makeup removers, cleansers, and shampoos, derived from natural raw material (coconut oil).
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a naturally derived cationic polymer that is commonly used as a conditioning agent in shampoos, cream rinse conditioners, shower gels, body washes, and skin cleanser formulas.
Poloxamer 338 is a surfactant block copolymer of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. It is a white solid in the form of small beads, soluble in water.
Poloxamer 338 is used as a solubilizer, emulsifier (HLB of this ingredient is greater than 24), and a gelling agent.
Poloxamer 188 is a block copolymer of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol. It is a white solid in the form of small beads or prills, soluble in water. It is known under the trade name Pluracare® F 68.
Polysorbate 20 is an ethoxylated sorbitan ester, a popular non-toxic hydrophilic oil-in-water emulsifier, and solubilized, allowing the dissolution of oils into water-based formulations without alcohol.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is an alkoxy ether of cetyl alcohol, a heteropolymer of ethylene and propylene oxides. It is a water-soluble nonionic liquid surfactant.