Polysorbate 40 is a polyethoxylated sorbitan ester based on a palmitic acid (natural fatty acid) free of animal derivatives.
Polymers
Polymers are long-chain molecules, an essential part of many formulas, playing different roles such as pH adjustment, viscosity control, sensory profile, etc. Some natural polymers can form a protective network covering the skin, guarding against UV exposure, pollution, and transdermal water loss. Others have mechanical lifting properties, allowing instantly lift and firm the skin's surface and exposing exceptional results.
Depending on requirements, polymers can also thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and texturize formulations, so those functional ingredients found their unique niche in the cosmetic industry.
Polysorbate 60 is a polyethoxylated sorbitan ester, a powerful oil-in-water emulsifier.
Polysorbate 80 is a polyethoxylated sorbitan ester, an excellent oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB value of 15.0.
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) is a general name for polymers (polyols with formula -[CH2CH(OH)]n
Numerous chemical treatments, including relaxers, hair colors, and permanent waves have been designed to meet the ever-changing demands of consumers. These products are used to enhance the manageability and appearance of hair.
PPG-14 Butyl Ether is an ether of butyl alcohol and polypropylene glycol with 14 unit chain. It facilitates dispersion of the formulation, reduces whitening, and fast release of antiperspirant actives.
PPG-15-Buteth-20 is a butyl polyoxyalkylene ether with (15 moles of polyoxypropylene and 20 moles of polyoxyethylene) used as a solubilizer for perfume concentrates, essential oils, vitamins, or other oily components in water systems without solvents like alcohol.
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate is a non-oily polymer and a nearly dry feel emollient, making this ester a suitable selection for mineral oil replacement. It improves spreading and reduces the greasy feel of mineral oils, etc.
PPG-2-Deceth-30 is a polyoxyethylene (2 moles) polyoxypropylene (20 moles) decyl ether, a white to pale yellow solid wax with a characteristic odor and melting point of 42-44C.
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.
PPG-26/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer (trade name Pelemol® D-2000) is a clear viscous, pourable liquid that is extremely substantive and glossy. Substantivity to the skin is so intense that repeated washing with soap and water does not completely remove the product.
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Neoheptanoate is a polymeric ester with superior pigment-wetting properties. Its unique structure contains a polymer linked to a fatty acid through an ether linkage.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a polymer, used as an emollient, lubricant, and solvent. It imparts a dry, silky skin feel and reduces the greasy effect of oils and petrolatum.
PPG-5-Ceteth-20 is a white hazy liquid. In personal care applications it is typically used at 5-20%.
PVP High-purity, low-odor grade polyvinylpyrrolidone designed for skincare applications. It exhibits detoxifying effects via complex formation.
Quaternium-92 is a quaternized lipid conditioner developed especially for the skin. It is known under the trade name Incroquat QLC.
SEPIGEL™ 305 is a thickening and stabilizing polymer for a wide range of pH (3-11) in liquid form that provides soft and supple textures for final products.
For all formulators using stress-inducing ingredients, SepiMAX™ ZEN is the perfect ingredient to serenely for aqueous gels, cream-gels, and emulsions.
SEPIPLUS™ 400 is a thickening, stabilizing, liquid, ready-to-use concentrated polymer, that can be used over a wide pH range and is effective in small quantities.
SIMULGEL™ NS is a classic thickening and stabilizing polymer in a liquid form, providing a melting texture and a fresh feel.
Sodium Carbomer is a sodium salt of carboxy vinyl polymer, a white hygroscopic powder. It is a synthetic pre-neutralized polymer used as a thickener, suspending agent, and emulsion stabilizer in personal care products.
Sodium polyacrylate is a polymer with high sensorial precision. It enables maximum accuracy in the composition of skin care formulations, facilitates good spreadability, and leaves behind a highly light and pleasant skin feel.
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate is a highly versatile polymer that performs various functions in both leave-on and rinse-off hair care applications. This polymer is used in styling aids and deep cleansing shampoos.
Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a naturally derived cationic polysaccharide produced from food-grade potato starch that has not been genetically modified and is free of environmentally toxic residues.
Steareth-2 is an auxiliary oil-in-water emulsifier with an HLB value of 4.9, a soft solid. It is a multifunctional ingredient and is used in personal care applications as a nonionic surfactant, wetting agent, solubilizer, conditioner, and coupling agent.
Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer is an off-white wax, an organomodified polysilicon produced by a reaction between polydimethylsiloxane and fatty alcohol.
Stearyl/PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Dimer Dilinoleate is a polymeric ester that is a soft, buttery solid with no odor and a low melting point. It provides skin conditioning, emollient action, and cushion to the skin.
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a cold process opaque white concentrate that can be added to surfactant systems to get whi
Triceteareth-4 Phosphate is very similar to Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, a pre-neutralized, anionic oil-in-water emulsifier with high efficacy. Its waxy consistency makes it more suitable for higher viscous formulations such as day and hand creams.
Trifluoromethyl C1-4 Alkyl Dimethicone is a clear liquid a fluoro silicone fluid containing trifluoroalkyl groups in its molecular structure.