Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol 12 (PEG-12)
CAS 9004-58-4
A mid-range PEG grade that adds water solubility and humectancy without heavy waxiness. As a water-soluble polyether it serves as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity and consistency modifier in formulated systems.
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyethylene Glycol Monostearate (PEG-2 Stearate)
CAS 106-11-6
A nonionic stearate ester used to emulsify oil-water systems and lend opacity. It functions as an emulsifier, opacifier, and thickener in cosmetic and industrial formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
CAS 79665-93-3
A decaglycerol oleate delivering PEG-free hydrophilic emulsification and solubilization from a polyol backbone. It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier and solubilizer in personal-care formulations.
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Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
CAS 66082-42-6
A branched-chain polyglycerol ester that emulsifies oil phases while contributing emollient slip. It is used as an emulsifier and emollient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate
CAS 34424-97-0
A polyglycerol-based emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water systems without ethoxylation. It functions as an emulsifier and co-emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
CAS 157175-98-9
A sugar-derived nonionic emulsifier for stable, light-textured oil-in-water emulsions. It is used as an oil-in-water emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Glycols & Polyols
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
CAS 49553-76-6
A polyglycerol oleate emulsifier offering a nonionic, ethoxylate-free route to stable emulsions. It functions as an emulsifier in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone and Hexyl Laurate
CAS 91824-88-3
A pre-balanced water-in-oil emulsifier system pairing a polyglyceryl ester with a silicone surfactant and a spreading ester. It is used to build and stabilize water-in-oil emulsions in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
CAS 75798-42-4
A lauric-acid polyglycerol ester used as a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer. It functions as an emulsifier and surfactant in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (PHSA)
CAS 58128-22-6
A polyester of 12-hydroxystearic acid that anchors to pigment surfaces and sterically stabilizes them in oils. It is used as a pigment and particle dispersant and steric stabilizer in non-aqueous and water-in-oil systems and as an emulsion stabilizer and skin-conditioning agent in color cosmetics.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate (Polysorbate 85)
CAS 26266-57-9
The triester member of the sorbitan-ester surfactant family, supplied as a low-HLB nonionic emulsifier for water-in-oil and lubricant systems. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing duty in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 20 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monolaurate)
CAS 9005-64-5
The high-HLB laurate polysorbate, supplied as a nonionic solubilizer and oil-in-water emulsifier for clear and low-oil systems. Its high hydrophile-lipophile balance makes it an emulsifier, solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 40 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monopalmitate)
CAS 9005-66-7
The palmitate polysorbate, a nonionic emulsifier bridging the laurate and stearate grades for oil-in-water systems. It serves as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 60 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monostearate)
CAS 9005-67-8
The stearate polysorbate, a staple nonionic emulsifier for creams, lotions, and bakery and dairy systems. Per FDA and ECHA references it is used as an emulsifier, surface-active agent, stabilizer or thickener, and flavoring agent in foods, in cosmetics, and as a lubricant and finish emulsifier…
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 80 (Polyoxyethylene 20 Sorbitan Monooleate)
CAS 9005-65-6
The oleate polysorbate and the family's highest-demand grade, a nonionic emulsifier and solubilizer for broad formulation use. It functions as an emulsifier, solubilizer, surface-active agent, and stabilizer in food, cosmetic, and industrial formulations.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Polysorbate 85 (Polyoxyethylene Sorbitan Trioleate)
CAS 9005-70-3
The trioleate, low-HLB polysorbate, supplied where lipophilic emulsification and dispersing are required. Its low hydrophile-lipophile balance suits it to emulsification, dispersing, and stabilizing in cosmetic, food, and industrial formulations.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (Cetyl Phosphate, Potassium Salt)
CAS 19035-79-1
An anionic phosphate-ester emulsifier supplied for robust oil-in-water emulsions in personal-care and industrial systems. It functions as an emulsifier and surface-active agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Potassium Cocoate (Coconut Acid, Potassium Salt)
CAS 61789-30-8
A potassium soap of coconut fatty acids supplied as a high-foaming cleansing surfactant base for liquid soaps. It is used as a cleansing surfactant and foaming agent in liquid soaps and in personal-care and household cleansers.
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PPG-10 Cetyl Ether
CAS 68424-61-3
A propoxylated cetyl ether that conditions skin and helps solubilize oil-phase ingredients. PPG-10 cetyl ether (CAS 68424-61-3) is a propoxylated cetyl (C16) fatty alcohol used in personal-care formulations as an emollient, solubilizer, and skin-conditioning agent.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PPG-11 Stearyl Ether
CAS 68155-01-1
A propoxylated stearyl ether that delivers rich emolliency and slip to creams and lotions. PPG-11 stearyl ether (CAS 68155-01-1) is a propoxylated stearyl (C18) fatty alcohol used in personal-care formulations as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
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Glycols & Polyols
PPG-12-Buteth-16
CAS 9038-95-3
A water-compatible PPG/buteth copolymer that adds solvency and skin-feel to personal-care formulations. It is used in personal-care formulations as a solvent and conditioning agent.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
CAS 201363-52-2
A coconut-derived nonionic amide that emulsifies and conditions surfactant-based personal-care systems. It is used in personal-care formulations as an emulsifier, emollient, and viscosity and foam modifier.
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Specialty Additives
Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA, E405)
CAS 9005-37-2
A seaweed-derived alginate ester that thickens, stabilizes emulsions, and holds foam in acidic food and beverage systems. It is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food and beverage systems and as a foam stabilizer in beer.
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Glycols & Polyols
Propylene Glycol Monostearate (PGMS)
CAS 1323-39-3
A nonionic fatty-acid ester that emulsifies and opacifies cosmetic and food formulations. It is used as an emulsifier, opacifier, and emollient in cosmetics and as an emulsifier in food applications.
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Surfactants - Nonionic
Propylene Glycol Monostearate, Self-Emulsifying (PGMS)
CAS 9004-99-3
A self-emulsifying stearate blend that forms stable oil-in-water emulsions without an added primary surfactant. It is used as an emulsifier and texture agent in cosmetic and food formulations.
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Surfactants - Cationic
Quaternium-73
CAS 15763-48-1
An antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory ingredient that helps control acne, reduces redness, and protects skin from bacteria. Commonly used in acne-care and
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Surfactants - Cationic
Quaternium-80 (Silicone-Based Quaternary Ammonium Compound)
CAS 134737-05-6
Silicone-quat conditioning chemistry for slip, detangling, and static control in hair care. It pairs a dimethicone-type silicone segment with cationic quaternary groups and is used in personal-care formulations as a hair-conditioning and antistatic agent.
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Surfactants - Cationic
Quaternium-87 (Imidazolium Ester Quaternary Ammonium Compound)
CAS 92201-88-2
A vegetable-derived ester-quat for substantive, low-build conditioning in hair care. It is used in hair-care formulations as a conditioning and antistatic agent.
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Specialty Additives
Saponin (Saponins)
CAS 8047-15-2
A plant-derived glycoside surfactant for natural foaming and cleansing systems. It is used as a natural surfactant, foaming agent, and cleansing agent in cosmetic and cleaning formulations.
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Sclerotium Gum (Scleroglucan)
CAS 39464-87-4
A fermentation-derived polysaccharide for rheology control and emulsion stability. It is used as a thickener, viscosity-control agent, and emulsion stabilizer in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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Esters
Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)
CAS 194043-92-0
A plant-derived solid fat that brings natural emolliency and a firm melt profile to balms, sticks, and creams. It is used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient across cosmetic and personal-care formulations, and as a structuring fat in stick and balm bases.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Silica Dimethyl Silylate (Hydrophobic Fumed Silica)
CAS 68611-44-9
Fumed silica capped with dimethylsilyl groups so it thickens oils and stays free-flowing in moisture. It is used as a rheology modifier and anti-settling thickener for non-aqueous and oil-rich systems, as an anti-caking and flow aid, and as an absorbent and bulking agent.
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Mineral Fillers & Pigments
Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano]
CAS 68611-44-9
A hydrophobic silica used as a thickening agent in cosmetics.
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Silicone Fluids & Oils
Silicone Quaternium-22 (and) Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate (and) Dipropylene Glycol (and) Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CAS 946846-36-2
A pre-built conditioning system that bundles silicone substantivity, emulsification, and mild surfactancy in one drop-in raw material. It supplies a ready-to-use conditioning and emulsifying system for personal-care formulations, pairing a cationic silicone conditioner with a polyglyceryl emulsifier, a glycol carrier, and an amphoteric surfactant.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Alkylarylpolyether Sulfonate
CAS 9010-41-7
An anionic ether-sulfonate surfactant tuned for wetting and emulsification in hard-working cleaning systems. As an anionic surfactant it functions as a wetting, emulsifying, and dispersing agent in industrial and institutional cleaning and processing formulations.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium and Magnesium Laureth Sulfate Blend
CAS 7439-95-4
A pre-blended sulfate surfactant system for ready-to-formulate personal-care cleansers. Used as a primary foaming and cleansing surfactant base in shampoos, body washes, and other personal-care cleansers.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (Alpha Olefin Sulfonate, AOS)
CAS 68439-57-6
A high-foaming anionic surfactant that keeps detergency and lather strong even in hard water. It is used as a foaming, wetting, and cleansing surfactant in personal-care, household, and industrial cleaning formulations, with good detergency and hard-water tolerance.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate (Sodium Octanesulfonate)
CAS 142-31-4
A compact octane-sulfonate that couples and clarifies high-surfactant cleaning concentrates. It is used as a wetting agent, hydrotrope, and coupling or solubilizing aid in cleaning and personal-care formulations.
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Sodium Carboxymethyl Stearyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazolinium Hydroxide
CAS 68140-00-1
An imidazoline-based amphoteric surfactant that cleanses gently and tempers harsher anionics. It is used as a mild cleansing and foaming surfactant and as a conditioning co-surfactant in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
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Specialty Additives
Sodium Coco PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (SCPDC)
CAS 173010-79-2
A coconut-derived, phosphate-functional conditioning surfactant that deposits softness onto hair and skin. It is used as an antistatic and hair- and skin-conditioning surfactant in personal-care formulations, contributing substantivity and conditioning to rinse-off and leave-on products.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Coco Sulfate (SCS)
CAS 97375-27-4
A coconut-based alkyl-sulfate surfactant delivering dense, stable foam in bars and liquids alike. It is used as a foaming and cleansing surfactant in shampoos, toothpastes, bar and liquid cleansers, and household and industrial cleaning products.
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Surfactants - Amphoteric
Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
CAS 68604-71-7
A coconut-derived amphoteric co-surfactant for liquid cleansing systems. Used as a secondary surfactant and co-surfactant in personal-care and household cleansing formulations alongside primary anionic surfactants.
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Sodium Cocoate
CAS 61789-31-9
Coconut-oil soap supplied in bulk as a surfactant and saponified cleansing base. Functions as a surfactant and cleansing base in bar and liquid soap formulations.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CAS 68187-30-4
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (SCI)
CAS 61789-32-0
A coconut-based acyl-isethionate surfactant engineered for syndet cleansing bars. Used as a primary cleansing surfactant in synthetic-detergent (syndet) bars, facial and body cleansers, and shampoos.
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Cumene Sulfonate
CAS 28348-53-0
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Surfactants - Anionic
Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate (SDBS, LAS)
CAS 25155-30-0
A workhorse anionic surfactant supplying detergency and emulsification across laundry, institutional, and industrial cleaning systems. It is used as the primary detergent active in heavy-duty laundry, dishwashing, and hard-surface cleaners, and as an emulsifier and wetting agent in industrial formulations.
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Acids & Salts
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
CAS 66988-04-3
A lactylate emulsifier that stabilizes oil-in-water systems in personal-care formulations. Used as an anionic emulsifier and conditioning agent in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
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