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PERSONAL CARE & COSMETIC

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Harris and Ford provides Personal Care & Cosmetic Ingredients in technical and industrial grades. The online catalog is not exhaustive, contact us to customize your solution.

A
ABRASIVES
Calcium Carbonate
Fumed Silica
Pumice

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)
Azulene - anti-irritant derived from chamomile
Benzoyl Peroxide
Beta Glucan (Symglucan from Symrise - oat-derived; wound-healing properties)
Botanical Extracts
Caprylyl / Capryl Glycols
Flavors
Fragrances
Grape Seed Extract (antioxidant particularly useful in UV protection)
Hydrogen Peroxide
Lidocaine
Menthone Glycerin Acetal
Menthyl Lactate
Natural Deodorant - enzymes from fermentation of Saccharomyces
Pentylene Glycol
Vitamin A Palmitate
Vitamin E Acetate

ALKANOLAMIDE
Cocamide DEA
Cocamide MEA
Lauramide DEA
Lauramide MEA
Soyamide DEA

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

AMINO ACIDS
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride
L Glutamic Acid
Monosodium Glutamate


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

BIOCIDALS CARBONATE SOLVENTS
EPA-Registered Quaternaries
Glycerine Carbonate
Propylene Carbonate (USP)


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

CONDITIONERS AND EMOLLIENTS
(FOR HAIR AND SKIN CARE)

Behentrimonium Chloride - 70% active pellets; superb softening effect on hair
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
Cetrimonium Chloride
Cetyl PPG-2 Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate (Velsan D8P-16) - paste product; soft, non-greasy feel luble; silky-dry emolliency
Diethylhexyl-2, 6-Naphthalate - a multifunctional photostabilizer, SPF booster and emollient for use with avobenzone
Distearyldimonium Chloride
Emollients
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - particularly suited for clear conditioning shampoo and wash formulations
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Isopropyl PPG-2 Isodeceth-7 Carboxylate - non-comedogenic ester with strong solubilizing capabilities; excellent solubilizer for benzophenone-3 (oxybenzone)
Low MW Quaternary Conditioners
Octyl Palmitate
Octyldodecyl Beeswax - melts near body temperature
Octyldodecyl Isostearate (G-38 - 38 carbon guerbet ester)
Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate (Guerbet Ester)
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Polyglyceryl-10 Tetraoleate
Polymeric Quaternary Conditioners
Polyquaternium-11
PPG-3 Myristyl Ether
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Stearalkonium Chloride
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate (G-66 - 66 carbon guerbet ester)

E
EMULSIFIERS AND SOLUBILIZERS
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Ceteareth-20
Coceth-10
Fatty Acid Ethoxylates
Fatty Alcohol Ethoxylates
Glyceryl Stearate (Glyceryl Monostearate)
Glycol & Glyceryl Esters
Glycol Distearate
Glycol Stearate
Laureth-4
Laureth-12
Laureth-23
Nonylphenol Ethoxylates
Octylphenol Ethoxylates
Other Nonionics
PEG-40 Castor Oil
PEG-4 Dilaurate
PEG-8 Dilaurate
PEG-8 Dioleate
PEG-12 Dioleate
PEG-40 Dioleate
PEG-8 Distearate
PEG-12 Distearate
PEG-150 Distearate
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
PEG-4 Laurate
PEG-8 Laurate
PEG-12 Laurate
PEG-8 Oleate
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
PEG-8 Stearate
PEG-12 Stearate
PEG-20 Stearate
PEG-40 Stearate
Pemulen® Polymeric Emulsifiers - unique, multibenefit, universal o/w emulsifiers effective @ pH 4 - 7
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Polysorbate 85
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate (and) Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides
Sorbitan Esters
Sorbitan Laurate
Sorbitan Stearate
Sorbitan Tristearate
Steareth-2
Steareth-20
Trilaureth-4 Phosphate - low color, liquid emulsifier for o/w emulsions; highly efficient and an excellent choice for sunscreen formulations

F
FATTY ACIDS
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
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


G
GLYCOLS
Ethylene Glycol
Diethylene Glycol
Dipropylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol
Tripropylene Glycol


H
HUMECTANTS
Glycerin
Propylene Glycol
Sorbitol


I
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 Chloride
Sodium Sulfite
Zinc Chloride


M
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

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


O
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)

P
PEARLIZING AGENTS
Glycol Distearate
Glycol Stearate

PHOSPHATES
A Complete Line of Highest Quality Phosphates, Including:
Sodium Tetrapyrophosphate
Sodium Tripolyphosphate
Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate
Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate
Trisodium Phosphate

POLYETHYLENE GLYCOLS (PEGS)
--Various MW technical and USP grade products

PRESERVATIVES
1, 2 Hexanediol, 1, 2 Propanediol, Iodopropynl Butyl Carbamate
1, 2 Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol Chlorophenesin
1, 3-Propanediol (Corn Derived)
2-Bromo-2 Nitropropane-1, 3 Diol
2-Bromo-2 Nitropropane-1, 3 Diol, Methylchlorosiothiazolinone, Methylsothiazolinone
2-Bromo 2 Nitropropane-1, 3 Diol, Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Parben, Propyl Parben
2-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
5-Bromo-5-nitropropane-1, 3-dioxane, Propylene Glycol
Allantoin
Benzoic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylsothiazolinone
Butyl Paraben
Caprylyl Glycol
Caprylyl Glycol, 1, 3 Propane Diol
Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol
Chlorohexidine Digluconate 20%
Chlorphenesin
Chlorphenesin, Methyl Paraben, Propylene Glycol
Diazolidinyl Urea
Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodo Propynyl Butyl Carbamate
Dimethyl Isosorbide
DMDM Hydantoin
DMDM Hydantoin, Iodo Propynyl Butyl Carbamate
Ethyl Paraben
Ethylhexylglycerin
Imidazolidinyl Urea
Iodopropynyl Butyl Carbamate
Methyl Paraben
Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl
Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben
Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Propylene Glycol
Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
Methylisothiazolinone
Methylisothiazolinone, 1, 3 Propane Diol
Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid
Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorophenesin
Phenoxyethanol, Iodo Propynyl Butyl Carbamate
Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben
Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben
Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben
Phenoxyethanol, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben
Phenoxyethanol, Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile
Potassium Benzoate
Propyl Paraben
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Benzoate, D-Glucono-1, 5 Lactone, Calcium Gluconate
Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Sodium Ethyl Paraben
Sodium Methyl Paraben
Sodium Propyl Paraben
Sodium Salicylate
Synergistic Paraben Blends
Triclosan
Undecylenic Acid, 1,3-Propanediol (Comderived), Benzyl Alcohol
Undecylenic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Zinc Pyrithione

S
SEQUESTERANTS
Citric Acid
Disodium EDTA
EDTA (acid)
Sodium Gluconate
Tetrasodium EDTA

SURFACTANTS

Amphoterics

  • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

  • Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

  • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate

  • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

  • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

 

Anionics

  • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (2 mole)

  • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

  • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

  • Laureth-1 Phosphate - 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 - a pre-neutralized MAP solution (30%)

  • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

  • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate - very mild, naturally-derived

  • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - mild surfactants for shower gels, liquid soaps

  • Sodium Dioctyl Sulfosuccinate

  • Sodium Laureth Sulfate (1 mole, 2 mole, 3 mole)

  • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate - good for personal care cleansing

  • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (liquid, paste, needles)

  • Sodium Trideceth Sulfate

  • TEA Lauryl Sulfate

  • Trideceth-7 Carboxylic Acid - mild, good hard water tolerance

Betaines

  • Cocamidopropyl Betaine

  • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

  • Coco-Betaine

  • Oleamidopropyl Betaine

Ethoxylated Glycerine

  • Glycereth-7

  • Glycereth-12

  • Glycereth-26

 

Nonionics

  • Ceteareth-20

  • Coceth-10 (an excellent fragrance solubilizer)

  • Laureth-4

  • Laureth-12

  • Laureth-23

  • PEG-4 Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (DGSB - solid) - o/w emulsion stabilizer

  • PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate -- high emolliency; good viscosity and foam building

  • PEG-10 Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate (liquid) - o/w emulsion stabilizer

  • PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquiisostearate (liquid) - w/o emulsifier; o/w co-emulsifier

  • Polyglyceryl-2 Stearate (solid) - o/w emulsion stabilizer

  • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate - w/o emulsifier; o/w co-emulsifier

  • PPG-2-Isodeceth-4 (liquid) - very good solubilizer


T
THICKENERS, GELLANTS & STABILIZERS
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer (Carbopol® ETD™ 2020 polymer)


Acrylates Copolymer (Carbopol AQUA™ SF-1 polymer, Carbopol AQUA 30 polymer)
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer - features as AVC but with primary emulsifying benefit; also effective down to pH 3


Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Copolymer - 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

 

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)


Carbomer (Carbopol, Carbopol ETD and Carbopol Ultrez™ polymers)


Carbopol Ultrez 20 (INCI: Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)
Carbopol Ultrez 21 polymer (INCI: Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer)


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.


Novemer™ EC-1 polymer

self-wetting polymer (very easy to disperse) with performance properties similar to Carbopol ETD 2020


Other Thickeners

  • Carrageenan

  • Cassia Gum

  • Cellulose Gum (CMC / Carboxymethyl Cellulose)

  • Fumed Silica

  • Guar Gum

  • Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

  • Locust Bean Gum

  • Xanthan Gum


U
U.V. ABSORBERS
USAN Nomenclature

  • Avobenzone

  • Benzophenone-3 / Oxybenzone

  • Benzophenone 4

  • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

  • Ensulizole

  • Ethylhexyl Triazone

  • Homosalate

  • Meradimate

  • Octinoxate

  • Octocrylene

  • Octocrylene with low Benzophenone content

  • Octisalate

  • Octyl Methoxycinnamate / Octinoxate

  • Octyl Salicylate / Octisilate

  • Oxybenzone

  • Padimate O

  • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulphonic Acid

  • Pongamla Pinnata Seed Oil

  • Trolamine Salicylate

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