PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide is a pale yellow liquid. It is a highly effective, multifunctional, nonionic surfactant that offers a wide range of benefits to rinse off personal care products. This multifunctionality greatly enhances the ease of formulation as well as the physical and sensory characteristics of formulated products.

Extremely mild, PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide provides excellent foam stability, intriguing rheological properties, and good sensory characteristics. With excellent shear thinning, it acts as a thickener and solubilizer for various ingredients. It allows the production of clear personal care products.

Glyceryl Isostearate is cold-processable, preservative-free, and contains no diethanolamine. It is used in baby care, body washes, bubble baths, shower gels, conditioners, facial care, hair colorants, shampoos, and skin cleansers. The use level range is 2.0 – 4.0%.

Functions
Detergent
Emulsifier
Emollient
Foam stabilizer
Solubilizer
Thickener
FDA UNII
34N07GUJ3X
Synonyms
Promidium ™ CO

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