Acids

• Acetic
• Citric
• Glycolic
• Lactic
• Oxalic
• Phosphoric

Actives and Sensates

• Aloe Vera - highest purity & consistency available -- gels, powders
• Amazonian Rain Forest butters and other natural products (Chemyunion)
• Aromatic Botanical Extracts (support “fragrance”-free scenting of products)
• Astaxanthin (Astatrol-Hp from Fuji Health Sciences) -- most effective natural antioxidant raw material available; very effective in leave-on skin care products for anti-aging, UV protection and anti-inflammatory response
• Azulene - anti-irritant derived from chamomile
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Beta Glucan (Symglucan from Symrise – oat-derived; wound-healing properties)
• Dragocalm (Symrise) – specific oat fraction rich in avenanthramides; reduces irritation
• Botanical Extracts
• Flavors
• Fragrances
• Grape Seed Extract (antioxidant particularly useful in UV protection)
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Lidocaine
• Menthyl Lactate (Frescolat^® ML from Haarmann & Reimer)
• Menthone Glycerin Acetal (Frescolat^® MGA from Haarmann & Reimer)
• Natural Deodorant - enzymes from fermentation of Saccharomyces
• Pentylene Glycol (Hydrolite^®-5 from Symrise - multifunctional additive)
• Caprylyl / Capryl Glycols (alternative to traditional preservatives -- Symdiol 68 from Symrise)
• Vitamin A Palmitate
• Vitamin E Acetate

Alkanolamides

• Cocamide DEA
• Lauramide DEA
• Soyamide DEA
• Cocamide MEA
• Lauramide MEA

Amine Oxides

• Decylamine Oxide (Decyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
• Lauramine Oxide (Lauryl Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
• Myristamine Oxide (Myristyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
• Cetamine Oxide (Cetyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide)
• Stearamine Oxide (Stearyl Dimethyl Amine Oxide)

Amino Acids

• L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
• Monosodium Glutamate

Bases

• Potassium Hydroxide (Caustic Potash)
• Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda)
• Monoethanolamine (MEA)
• Triethanolamine (TEA)
• Methoxypropylamine (MOPA)
• Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA)
• Dimethylaminopropylaminopropylamine (DMAPAPA)
• Monomethylethanolamine (MMEA)
• Dimethylethanolamine (DMEA)
• Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
• Morpholine
• Lauryldimethyl Amine
• Myristyldimethyl Amine
• Cetyldimethyl Amine
• Stearyldimethyl Amine

Biocidals

• EPA-Registered Quaternaries

Carbonate Solvents

• Propylene Carbonate (USP)
• Glycerine Carbonate

Colors

• Acid Blue 9
• Caramel Color
• D&C, FD&C Dyes

Conditioners and Emollients (for Hair and Skin Care)

• Low MW Quaternary Conditioners
  • Behentrimonium Chloride (Genamin BTLF from Clariant) – 70% active pellets; superb softening effect on hair
  • Cetrimonium Chloride
  • Distearyldimonium Chloride
  • Stearalkonium Chloride

• Polymeric Quaternary Conditioners
  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Jaguar conditioners from Rhodia) – the original and growing line of surfactant-compatible cationic guars; excellent conditioning and irritation reduction in shampoos and body wash applications
  • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride (Jaguar C-162) – particularly suited for clear conditioning shampoo and wash formulations
  • Polyquaternium-11 (Mirapol PQ-11 from Rhodia)

• Emollients
  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
  • Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
  • Isopropyl Myristate
  • Isopropyl Palmitate
  • Octyl Palmitate
  • Diethylhexyl-2,6-Naphthalate (Corapan™ TQ™ from Symrise)- a multifunctional photostabilizer, SPF booster and emollient for use with avobenzone
  • Isopropyl PPG-2 Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate (Velsan D8P-3 from Clariant) – non-comedogenic ester with strong solubilizing capabilities; excellent solubilizer for benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone)
  • Cetyl PPG-2 Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate (Velsan D8P-16) – paste product; soft, non-greasy feel
  • Isopropyl C12-15 Pareth-9 Carboxylate (Velsan P8-3) – water-soluble; silky-dry emolliency
  • Polyglyceryl-10 Tetraoleate
  • Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
  • Octyldodecyl Beeswax (Beesbutter® Guerbet Ester -- melts near body temperature)
  • Octyldodecyl Isostearate (G-38 – 38 carbon guerbet ester)
  • Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate (Ultracas® G-20 Guerbet Ester)
  • Trioctyldodecyl Citrate (G-66 – 66 carbon guerbet ester)
  • PPG-14 Butyl Ether
  • PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
  • PPG-15 Stearyl Ether

Emulsifiers and Solubilizers

• Pemulen® Polymeric Emulsifiers (Noveon)
• -- unique, multi-benefit, universal o/w emulsifiers effective @ pH 4 - 7
• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Pemulen TR-1 and Pemulen TR-2 emulsifiers)
• Trilaureth-4 Phosphate (Hostaphat KL 340 D from Clariant) – low color, liquid emulsifier for o/w emulsions; highly efficient and an excellent choice for sunscreen formulations
• Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (and) Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides -- Emulsiphos from Symrise
• -- highly effective anionic o/w emulsifier; structure analogous to natural skin phospholipids; excellent choice for sunscreens

• Fatty Acid Ethoxylates
  • PEG-4 Laurate
  • PEG-8 Laurate
  • PEG-12 Laurate
  • PEG-8 Stearate
  • PEG-12 Stearate
  • PEG-20 Stearate
  • PEG-40 Stearate
  • PEG-8 Oleate
  • PEG-4 Dilaurate
  • PEG-8 Dilaurate
  • PEG-8 Distearate
  • PEG-12 Distearate
  • PEG-150 Distearate
  • PEG-8 Dioleate
  • PEG-12 Dioleate
  • PEG-40 Dioleate

• Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
  • Coceth-10
  • Laureth-4
  • Laureth-12
  • Laureth-23
  • Ceteareth-20
  • Steareth-2
  • Steareth-20

• Sorbitan Esters
  • Polysorbate 20
  • Polysorbate 60
  • Polysorbate 80
  • Polysorbate 85
  • PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
  • Sorbitan Laurate
  • Sorbitan Stearate
  • Sorbitan Tristearate

• Glycol & Glyceryl Esters
  • Glycol Distearate
  • Glycol Stearate
  • Glyceryl Stearate (Glyceryl Monostearate)
  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

• Other Nonionics
  • Octylphenol Ethoxylates
  • Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
  • PEG-40 Castor Oil

Fatty Acids

• Industry Leading Products from Procter & Gamble
  • Canola Fatty Acid
  • Decanoic (Capric) Acid
  • Lauric Acid
  • Lauric / Myristic Acid
  • Myristic Acid
  • Octanoic (Caprylic) Acid
  • Octanoic / Decanoic Acid
  • Oleic Acid
  • Palmitic Acid
  • Soya Fatty Acid
  • Stearic Acid
  • Sunflower Fatty Acid
  • Whole-Cut Coconut Fatty Acid
  • Whole-Cut Tallow Fatty Acid

Fatty Alcohols

• Industry Leading Products from Procter & Gamble
  • Cetyl Alcohol, NF
  • Cetyl / Stearyl Alcohol
  • Lauryl Alcohol
  • Lauryl - Myristyl Alcohol blend
  • Myristyl Alcohol
  • Stearyl Alcohol, NF

Flow Agents

• Aluminum Stearate
• Calcium Stearate
• Zinc Stearate

Glycols

• Ethylene Glycol
• Diethylene Glycol
• Propylene Glycol
• Dipropylene Glycol
• Tripropylene Glycol

Hair Fixative Polymer

• Fixate^TM G-100 - novel water-based hair fixative polymer from Noveon

Humectants

• Glycerin
• Propylene Glycol
• Sorbitol

Inorganics

• Aluminum Sulfate (Alum)
• Ammonium Chloride
• Ammonium Sulfate
• Borax (5 mol, 10 mol)
• Calcium Chloride
• Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate (Terra Alba)
• Fumed Silica
• Potassium Chloride
• Potassium Silicate
• Sodium Bisulfite
• Sodium Sulfite
• Sodium Chloride
• Zinc Chloride

Methyl Esters

• Industry Leading Products from Procter & Gamble
  • Methyl Decanoate
  • Methyl Laurate
  • Methyl Laurate / Myristate
  • Methyl Octadecanoate
  • Methyl Octanoate / Decanoate
  • Methyl Palmitate
  • Methyl Soyate (C16-18 Soy Methyl Esters)
  • Mixed C12-C18 Methyl Esters

Oils

• Apricot Kernel Oil
• Avocado Oil
• Canola Oil
• Castor Oil
• Coconut Oil
• Corn Oil
• Olive Oil
• Palm Oil
• Safflower Oil
• Sunflower Oil
• Sweet Almond Oil

Oxidizers / Bleaches

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Sodium Hypochlorite (chlorine bleach)

Pearlizing Agents

• Glycol Stearate
• Glycol Distearate

Phosphates

• A Complete Line of Highest Quality Products from Prayon, Including:
  • Sodium Tetrapyrophosphate
  • Sodium Tripolyphosphate
  • Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
  • Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
  • Trisodium Phosphate

Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)

• -- various MW technical and USP grade products

Preservatives

• DMDM Hydantoin
• Methyl Paraben
• Ethyl Paraben
• Propyl Paraben
• Butyl Paraben
• Synergistic Paraben Blends
• Imidazolidinyl Urea
• Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate
• Phenoxyethanol
• Benzoic Acid
• Sodium Benzoate
• Potassium Benzoate

Sequesterants

• Citric Acid
• Disodium EDTA
• Tetrasodium EDTA
• EDTA (acid)
• Sodium Gluconate

Surfactants

• Amphoterics
  • --Featuring Miranol® products from Rhodia -- the original amphoterics
  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
  • Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate
  • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
  • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
  • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

• Anionics
  • Laureth-1 Phosphate (Dermalcare MAP L-210 from Rhodia) – unique, high-purity surfactant; when neutralized is extremely mild and imparts a soft, elegant feel to skin; provides dense, creamy lather; product is 90% active paste
  • Potassium Laureth Phosphate (Dermalcare MAP L-213/K from Rhodia) – a pre-neutralized MAP solution (30%)
  • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate (Hostapon KCG from Clariant) – very mild, naturally-derived
  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (Hostapon SCI grades) – mild surfactants for shower gels, liquid soaps
  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (Medialan LD; 30% liquid) – good for personal care cleansing
  • Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid (Sandopan DTC; 90% liquid) – mild, good hard water tolerance
  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
  • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
  • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (2 mole)
  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (liquid, paste, needles)
  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (1 mole, 2 mole, 3 mole)
  • Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
  • TEA Lauryl Sulfate
  • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
  • Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate

• Betaines
  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
  • Oleamidopropyl Betaine
  • Coco-Betaine

• Ethoxylated Glycerine
  • Glycereth-7
  • Glycereth-12
  • Glycereth-26

• Nonionics
  • Coceth-10 (an excellent fragrance solubilizer)
  • Laureth-4
  • Laureth-12
  • Laureth-23
  • Ceteareth-20
  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate -- high emolliency; good viscosity and foam building
  • PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
  • PEG-4 Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (Hostacerin DGSB -- Clariant; solid) – o/w emulsion stabilizer
  • PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate (Hostacerin DGL; liquid) – o/w emulsion stabilizer
  • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (Hostacerin DGMS; solid) – o/w emulsion stabilizer
  • Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate (Hostacerin DGI; liquid) – w/o emulsifier; o/w co-emulsifier
  • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate (Hostacerin TGI; liquid) – w/o emulsifier; o/w co-emulsifier
  • PPG-2-Isodeceth-4 (Genapol EP 1024 from Clariant; liquid) – very good solubilizer

Thickeners, Gellants & Stabilizers

• Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Carbopol® ETD™ 2020 polymer)
• Acrylates Copolymer (Carbopol AQUA™ SF-1 polymer, Carbopol AQUA 30 polymer)
• Carbomer (Carbopol, Carbopol ETD and Carbopol Ultrez™ polymers)
• Carbopol Ultrez 21 polymer (INCI: Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
• Carbopol Ultrez 20 (INCI: Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
• -- self-wetting polymer (very easy to disperse) with performance properties similar to Carbopol ETD 2020
• Novemer™ EC-1 polymer
• -- a novel, multifunctional additive for o/w skin care emulsions -- excellent thickening and stabilizing; confers a smooth, velvety feel; electrolyte tolerant and compatible with pigments; easy-to-use, pre-neutralized, liquid form (INCI: Acrylates / Acrylamide Copolymer (and) Mineral Oil (and) Polysorbate 85)
• NEW! Genapol® DAT (Clariant) -- PEG-150 Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate and PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides – an efficient, easy-to-use liquid thickener for surfactant systems; an optimal cold-process thickener for shampoos, body washes, shower gels and liquid soaps.
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Copolymer (Aristoflex AVC from Clariant) – novel polymeric thickener, stabilizer and gellant; works over wide pH; excellent, non-tacky rub-out and feel; salt and shear tolerant; excellent choice for facial care products and DHA-based self-tanners
• Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (Aristoflex HMB) – features as AVC but with primary emulsifying benefit; also effective down to pH 3
• Other Thickeners
  • Carrageenan
  • Cassia Gum
  • Cellulose Gum (CMC / Carboxymethyl Cellulose)
  • Fumed Silica
  • Guar Gum
  • Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
  • Locust Bean Gum
  • Xanthan Gum

U.V. Absorbers

• From Symrise
  • USAN Nomenclature
    • Avobenzone
    • Ensulizole
    • Homosalate
    • Meradimate
    • Octocrylene
    • Octinoxate
    • Octisalate
    • Oxybenzone
    • Padimate O
    • Trolamine Salicylate
  • INCI Nomenclature
    • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (Neo Heliopan® 357)
    • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid (Neo Heliopan Hydro)
    • Homosalate (Neo Heliopan HMS)
    • Menthyl Anthranilate (Neo Heliopan MA)
    • Octocrylene (Neo Heliopan 303)
    • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Neo Heliopan AV)
    • Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Neo Heliopan OS)
    • Benzophenone-3 (Neo Heliopan BB)
    • Ethylhexyldimethyl PABA
    • TEA-Salicylate

Miscellaneous

• Maltodextrin
• U.V. Stabilizers
• Low-Medium MW Polyacrylates (Water Conditioning / Scale Control)
• Potassium Bicarbonate
• Sodium Bicarbonate