Products in Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants: Thickener

ACULYN(TM) 2051 Rheology Modifier is an inverse (water-in-oil) emulsion of sodium polyacrylate in dimethicone. This emulsion contains two surfactants, one to stabilize the thickening agent and the other to help bring the polymer into contact with the aqueous phase of the formulation. When the product is added to water, the polymer expands into the water phase to thicken and give stability to the preparation. As the formulation thickens, the oil-phase ingredients are emulsified and stabilized.

AMMONYX® M is an amphoteric surfactant produced in europe, functioning as a foam enhancer, wetting agent, detergent, and thickening agent. Its applications span personal care and hi&i cleaning products, including 2-in-1 shampoos, automatic dishwashing detergents, body washes, facial cleansers, hand dishwashing detergents, hand soaps, and various types of hard surface cleaners.

STEPAN® 745 GC is a nonionic liquid emollient that's 100% active. It serves as a versatile ingredient in bath and body washes, shampoos, and facial cleansers. Being naturally derived with a high hlb (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance), it's suitable for clear surfactant systems and can be easily incorporated via cold mix methods.

STEPAN-MILD® L3 is a multi-functional ingredient with various roles, including viscosity building, foam boosting, emulsification, and emollience. It's a valuable addition to formulations like shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream or lotion. Moreover, it aligns with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's standards and is listed on cleangredients.

NINOL® CAA stands for a naturally derived esthetic enhancer and fragrance solubilizer. Its large hansen solubility sphere enables the solubilization of fragrances and other organic materials at room temperature. Despite its capacity for dissolving, it maintains viscosity and foaming performance. As a dea-free nonionic surfactant, it offers viscosity-building performance and foam stabilization similar to traditional amides and betaines, presenting an effective solution that meets both performance and esthetic needs.

STEPAN® SLL-FB is a naturally derived sodium lauroyl lactylate that enhances and modifies foam and viscosity in personal care applications. Serving as a sulfate-free surfactant, it excels as a foam booster and skin-feel enhancer. It is also biodegradable. Its primary application is in the personal care market.

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.

STEPAN-MILD® L3-G/MB is a viscosity builder, foam booster, emulsifier, and emollient that can be used in a variety of personal care formulations, including shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, bubble bath, facial cleanser, and cream and lotion formulations. This rspo mass balance-certified ingredient is best suited for use in european formulations.

ESAFLOR® HM 22 is is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent emulsification-aid for O/W emulsions, with optimal thickening and stabilizing properties. It works in sinergy with the cmost commonly used emulsifiers, helping delivering stable emulsions with tunable texture. A good compatibility with electrolytes completes its applicative behaviour. It also ensures a smooth skin feel, for a pleasant sensorial appeal. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® AT 100 P is a ready-to-use rheology modifier for O/W emulsions. It is not only a thickening agent, but also an excellent stabilizer and texturizing agent. It is a pre-neutralized, liquid polymer in inverse emulsion, easy to process and to handle. It is extremely versatile, with a broad pH compatibility, being suitable both for hair or skin care applications. It can be used to develop formulas of any consistency, from thin lotions to rich creams and butters. It guarantees a fresh and melting skin feel.Physical form: liquid

Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant is a high-performance dispersing additive specifically designed for pigmented skin care applications. It effectively separates the agglomeration of pigment particles and significantly reduces the viscosity of dispersions. Matrifuse™ S-1 dispersant allows for higher pigment loading, enhances uniform coverage, and improves product sensory attributes. It offers convenient handling and improved low-temperature stability to prevent crystallization and settling.

Chromapol™ 5 polymer is a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable acrylic emulsion (HASE) polymer. It is designed to provide enhanced viscosity and emulsion stability to hair color systems. This polymer is suitable for permanent and semi-permanent color systems, offering a smooth flow, non-drip shear-thinning rheology, and high clarity gels.

PemuPur™ START polymer is a unique natural-derived polymeric emulsifier that provides excellent stabilization capabilities at low use levels while offering a fresh and quick break sensory. It has 96% Natural origin content (ISO 16128), is readily biodegradable (OECD 301 B), and is vegan.

Novemer™ EC-2 polymer is a liquid, pre-neutralized polymer dispersed in oil. It is designed for use in oil-in-water emulsions in skin care and suncare formulations. Novemer™ EC-2 polymer enables the formulation of elegant and stable emulsions that can incorporate active ingredients with electrolytes and suspended inorganic pigments.

Pemulen™ Polymers™ EZ-4U Polymer is a polymeric emulsifier that minimizes skin care formulation constraints through simpler processing and greater formulation flexibility in a cost-efficient manner while offering robust emulsion stabilization, freedom from HLB constraints, stability over a wide pH range, and flexibility for cold or hot processability, all at low use levels. It allows the development of a wide variety of textures, from a shiny, smooth cream to thin, sprayable lotions. It provides a light sensorial profile and robustness to stabilize sophisticated ingredients, such as challenging oil systems, actives, perfumes, UV absorbers, film formers, and optical and sensory enhancers.

Glucamate™ VLT thickener is a nonionic, highly efficient associative thickener known for its mildness and anti-irritant properties. It is a 70% active liquid derived from methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. This versatile ingredient is compatible with most liquid surfactant systems and helps maintain lather and a light afterfeel. It is recommended for use in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Pemulen™ TR-1 polymer is a high-molecular-weight, crosslinked copolymer used as a polymeric emulsifier in oil-in-water emulsions. It is non-ethoxylated and designed to create stable and mild emulsions at low usage levels. Pemulen™ TR-1 polymer is suitable for use in various skin care formulations, providing thickening properties for higher-viscosity emulsions.

Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is a multifunctional oil-soluble rheology modifier. It imparts thickening, clarity, and suspension properties to a wide range of oils and oil mixtures, including vegetable-based oils, triglycerides, esters, and organic UV filters. Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is typically supplied as 30% solids in caprylic and capric triglycerides. It allows the development of various textures, from thin, non-dripping systems to lotions, creams, and solid sticks. It can also improve the sensory experience by reducing the greasy afterfeel of oils in anhydrous and emulsion systems. This rheology modifier is efficient in medium- to high polarity systems, with a typical usage level of 1.0–6.0 wt% for low- to high-viscosity oil gels.

Pemulen™ TR-2 polymeric emulsifier is a similar high-molecular-weight, crosslinked copolymer to Pemulen™ TR-1. It is also designed to create stable and mild oil-in-water emulsions at low usage levels. However, it provides low-viscosity emulsions, particularly suitable for skin care applications using a spray mechanism.

Glucate™ SS emulsifier is an off-white flake that exhibits water-in-oil emulsifying activity. It is derived from methyl glucose esterified with stearic acid. When used together with Glucamate™ SSE-20 emulsifier, they form a complementary pair that offers safety and performance advantages over traditional emulsifiers. These ingredients are suitable for creams, lotions, and makeup products used near the eye area.

Glucamate™ CCO Thickener is an 80% active, naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated liquid viscosity builder for mild surfactant systems. It is ideal for non-ethoxylated surfactant packages, including sulfate and sulfate-free cleansing systems, where properties such as clarity, honey-like flow, and mildness are desired. Enables unprecedented formulation flexibility, allowing for cost-effective systems.

Glucamate™ LT thickener is a naturally-derived ingredient composed of methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. It is available as a 40% active liquid and serves as a highly efficient associative thickener. This nonionic liquid is gentle on the skin and offers anti-irritant properties. Glucamate™ LT thickener is compatible with most ingredients found in liquid surfactant systems. It contributes to the sensory experience by retaining lather and providing a light afterfeel. It is commonly used in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Promulgen™ D nonionic emulsifier is ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol compounded with cetearyl alcohol. It is 100% active and is supplied as a waxy solid. Its excellent stability at pH levels of 3–12 makes it particularly useful in applications such as depilatories. Also, due to its viscosity-building properties, it is recommended for use in hair relaxers and conditioners.

Novethix™ L-10 Polymer is a hydrophobically-modified alkali-swellable emulsion (HASE) polymer designed for thickening low surfactant systems and providing reduced dripping and misting while maintaining excellent sprayability. It is the ideal choice for spray cleaners that require increased surface contact time for better cleaning power.

Oilkemia™ 5S CC polymer is an oil-soluble rheology modifier renowned for its exceptional thickening prowess, clarity enhancement, suspension capability, and stability assurance. Its application results in captivating textures that grace skincare, sun care, and color cosmetic formulations. This product also boasts a delightful, non-tacky tactile sensation. Notably, it holds CFDA approval, adding to its credibility.

ANTIL® Soft SC MB is the natural choice for a multifunctional additive for surfactant formulas with excellent thickening and foam boosting properties, also in PEG-free systems. It improves foam creaminess and skin feel and is suitable for structured surfactant systems with high oil content (50%).

BELSIL® REG 1103 B is a hydrophilic resin elastomer gel that consists of a silicone copolymer network blended with a non-volatile, low-viscosity dimethicone and a silicone polyglucoside. The inclusion of silicone polyglucoside, a nonionic surfactant with an HLB (hydrophilic-lipophilic balance) value of approximately 6-7, enables the gel to absorb water and function as a secondary emulsifier. This transparent gel offers a pleasant sensory experience, both during and after application. BELSIL® REG 1103 B serves as an effective thickener in formulations while providing a smooth application. Additionally, it demonstrates shear-thinning behavior, facilitating the easy spreading of cosmetic products during application and aiding in the incorporation of pigments into formulations.

Glacial Bay Organic Pure Marine Clay is a mineral-rich powder with natural cleansing, purifying, exfoliating, and oil absorption properties. It is ideally suited for use in various personal care and cosmetic applications. This ingredient is sustainably hand-harvested, solar dried, and powdered in British Columbia, Canada.

MACKAMIDE® CPA FLAKE is a 1:1 coconut monoisopropanolamide, free from DEA and MEA, offering ultra-purity and optimization. It enhances viscosity response and foam stability in formulations. With very low residual reactants and by-products, MACKAMIDE® CPA FLAKE is ideal for natural formulations. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® CAO is a 30% active cocamidopropylamine oxide that provides excellent foam boosting properties, viscosity building, and foam stability across a wide range of formulations. It is particularly effective when combined with alkyl sulfates or alpha-olefin sulfonates. Additionally, MACKAMINE® CAO functions as a conditioning agent, exhibiting cationic characteristics when formulated on the acidic side. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

BergaMuls ET 1 is based on natural fruit and cereal fibers, and has excellent emulsifying and thickening properties. For consumers, fibers of this type have positive associations with health and well-being, supporting the concept of the naturalness of your products.

Sensogel™ Novus is a novel rheology and sensory additive for the water phase of cosmetic products. It can thicken and stabilize O/W emulsions and even create O/W emulsions without the presence of an emulsifier. By increasing its dosage in the same or similar formulation, it can develop a range of textures from sprays, lotion, cream, and to butter while delivering a light, fresh, and moisturizing sensory during and after the application on skin.

Sensogel™ 200 is a novel rheology additive for the water phase of cosmetic products and consists of a hydrophobic modified associative polymer, oil, emulsifiers, glycerin, and water. Through the hydrophobic association, the pendant hydrophobic groups of the associative polymer enhance its thickening power, its O/W emulsion stabilization ability, its own product stability, its synergy with other thickeners, and its electrolyte resistance. At the same time, it offers a fresh, soft, non-sticky, elegant sensory at pick-up, rub-in, and after-application.

Naxamide® CD-231 is a 2:1 modified amide that acts as a foam booster and increases detergent effectiveness synergistically with other surfactants, such as anionic systems. In liquid formulations, it will increase viscosity without increasing the cloud point, as well as act as an emollient to increase mildness. Additionally, it can be used as a textile scouring, softening, and sizing agent, and it exhibits good emulsification properties.