Mild Surfactant Application Guide

Personal Care

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AMPHOTERIC SURFACTANTSAMPHOACETATE Attribute Function

Trade Name CAS# INCI/Chemical Name Overview Conc

entra

tion,

w

t. %

Appe

aran

ce

Foam

ing

Agen

t

Cond

ition

ing

Agen

t

PEL-AMPH 2C 11168-000Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Provides a moderate lather and cleans without defatting the skin to give a rich, conditioning effect. Extremely mild, used in baby shampoos, bubble baths, body washes and pre-moistened wipes. It is stable over a wide pH range, making it ideal for formulating AHA cleansers. Available in 75% version.

50Clear liquid

x x

PEL-AMPH 2C-75 11169-000 38 x x

PEL-AMPH HPC-32 11173-000Sodium Cocoamphoacetate Plant devived, mild, good foaming, non-defatting, low irritating, high purity surfactant that

produces dense lather and cleans without defatting the skin to give a rich, conditioning effectin baby shampoos, skin cleaners, etc.

39Clear liquid

x x

PEL-AMPH HPL-28 11174-000Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

36 x x

AMPHOPROPIONATE

PEL-AMPH 2CSF-CG 11110-000Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

Salt and methanol free, ideal choice for systems where sodium chloride is undesirable. Has potential to reduce overall irritation of other surfactants. High foaming and used to couple conditioning agents into shampoos and body washes. Its high buffer capacity also offers utility when formulating neutralizing shampoos for use after chemical hair relaxers.

39Clear liquid

x

PEL-AMPH ALP 1928675-14-2 Arginine LauraminopropionateBiodegradable, high renewable carbon content, and an excellent wetting agent. Produces moderate levels of foam.

30Clear liquid

x x

PEL-AMPH LDP 10839-000Sodium Lauriminodipropionate

High foaming, salt-free surfactant with good detergency. Provides nice lather in skin cleansing applications. Helps wetting and solubilization in systems containing phosphate and polyphosphates.

30

Clear to slightly hazy liquid

x

ANIONIC SURFACTANTSPHOSPHATE ESTER Attribute Function

Trade Name CAS#INCI/Chemical Name Overview Co

ncen

tratio

n,

wt. %

Appe

aran

ce

pH S

tabil

ity

Rang

e

Pres

erva

tive

Syste

m

Foam

ing A

gent

Visco

sity B

uilde

r

Gellin

g Ag

ent

Emuls

ifying

Age

nt

Cond

itionin

g Age

nt

PEL-PHOS SG 73361-29-2PPG-5 Ceteth-10 Phosphate

Hair conditioning agent which improves wet combability, gloss, feel and manageability. In its neutralized form also acts as an emulsifier, viscosity builder, gelling agent for detergent systems, dispersing agent, solubilizer and helps to prevent gelling in aerosol antiperspirants.

100Viscous liquid

2-10Self-

preservingx x x x

SULFOSUCCINATE

PEL-SULF L 10848-000Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

High foaming mild surfactant with tight dense lather for use in skin cleansers.

40Colorless to pale

yellow liquid5.5 - 8 DMDMH x

PEL-SULF LE-B 10804-010Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate

Mild high foaming surfactants ideal for skin cleansers and bubble baths. Typically formulated with SLES to yield low irritation and higher foam heights. (*Kathon is a trade name of Dow Chimical)

39Colorless to pale

yellow liquid5 - 8

Benzoic Acid

x

PEL-SULF LE-H 10804-080 DMDMH x

PEL-SULF LE-K 10804-110 Kathon CG* x

PEL-SULF PEG-12D 10802-000Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate

Extremely mild surfactant that exhibits moderate foaming while providing excellent foam stability. Ideal for cleansers with low eye and skin irritation.

50Water white

to pale yellow colorless liquid

4.5 - 8Self-

preservingx

Elé sufactants are especially mild, highly compatible, and can reduce the overall irritation of other surfactants.

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NONIONIC SURFACTANTSALKANOLAMIDE Attribute Function

Trade Name CAS#

INCI/Chemical Name Overview Co

ncen

tratio

n, wt

. %

Appe

aranc

e

HLB

Foam

Stab

ilizer

Visco

sity B

uilde

r

Gellin

g Age

nt

Emuls

ifying

Agen

t

Cond

itionin

g Age

nt

Emoll

ient

PEL-AMID CAEE 212335-59-6Coconut OilAminoethoxyethanol Amides

A secondary amine-free alkanolamide designed to replace Cocamide DEA in many personal careformulations. This low temperature melting solid provides foam stabilization and viscosity improvement similar to Cocamide DEA.

100Off white to light yellow

waxx x x

PEL-AMID C-DIPA 149497-02-9 Cocamide DIPADEA-free liquid alkanolamide intended to replacement of Cocamide DEA in anionic based cleansers and shampoos. Performance is similar to Cocamide DEA.

100 Clear liquid x x x

PEL-AMID L-DIPA 54914-38-4 Lauramide DIPADEA-free alkanolamide intended for the replacement of Cocamide & Lauramide DEA products in anionic based cleansers and shampoos. Performance is similar to Lauramide DEA.

100 Clear liquid x x x

PEL-AMID RSA-4 85536-23-8PEG-4Rapeseedamide

Mild, naturally-derived from canola oil, diethanolamide-free thickener, foam booster, solubilizer, and emulsifier that stabilizes foam in shampoos, hand soaps & body washes. A functional, easy to use, replacement for Cocamide DEA in anionic based formulations.

90 Clear liquid x x x

ALKOXYLATE

PEL ALC IC-20-70 69364-63-2 Isoceteth-20Exhibits superior foaming compared to other ethoxylated nonionic surfactants. Provides a pleasant feel to the skin. Also useful as a fragrance solubilizer. Fragrance may be prephased in this product and easily added to aqueous formulations.

70Clear liquid

to gel15 x x x

PEL-ALC CA-205P 9087-53-0 PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Increases lubricity and creates a dry silky feel in creams and lotions. Serves as a humectant, dispersant, and fragrance solubilizer in bath oils, shampoos, clear gels and other hydroalcoholic systems. In hair sprays, it will plasticize resins and add lubricity, providing better combability. Can also suspend actives in antiperspirant sticks and can be used in soap bars to prevent cracking.

100Clear to slightly

hazy liquid16 x x x

PEL-ALC CSA-25 68439-49-6 Ceteareth-25Emulsifier used as a wetting agent, solubilizer, conditioner, and gelling agent. Used in cream rinses, conditioners, bath oils, creams, lotions, deodorants, antiperspirants and shaving products.

100 White

waxy solid16.4 x x x

PEL-ALC IS-20 52292-17-8 Isosteareth-20An emulsifier/co-emulsifier used in hair gels, styling mousses, volumizing products, pomades, waxes,foundation, makeup removers, spray deodorants, and deodorant sticks. It is used to solubilize fragrances, essential oils, and other hydrophobic compounds in aqueous systems.

100Clear colorless to pale yellow

liquid15.3 x x

PEL-ALC LA-7 68551-12-2

Laureth-7Skin soothing, solubilizing dispersant. Recommended for use in liquid formulations imparting excellent foam stability even in the presence of hard water. Compatible with most surfactants. Lower viscosity 90% active version is available.

100Clear to slightly

hazy liquid12.1 x x

PEL-ALC LA-7-90 68551-12-3 90Clear to slightly

hazy liquid12.1 x x

PEL-ALC OA-5 9004-98-2 Oleth-5Moisturizing, dispersing and emulsifying agent, derived from a vegetable-sourced alcohol. Excellent emulsifier for oil-in-water systems, commonly used in pomades and hair coloring products. Very gentle, ideal for use in leave-on skin care products.

100 Oily liquid 8.8 x x

PEL-ALC OD-20 32128-65-7 Octyldodeceth-20Used to solubilize fragrances, essential oils, and other hydrophobic compounds in aqueous systems. Also functions as a co-emulsifier in many systems such as hair styling mousses and gels, volumizing & conditioning gels, pomades & waxes. Also used in make-up foundations, and eye makeup remover.

100Soft white

paste14 x x

PEL-ALC SA-15P 25231-21-4 PPG-15 Stearyl EtherEmollient, and solubilizer, useful for formulating non-greasy moisturizers and cleansing products. Forms a light occlusive layer on the skin. It also serves as a coupling agent for mineral oil and/or esters inhydroalcoholic systems and as a base for perfume compositions.

100 Clear liquid 13.3 x

ZWITTERIONIC SURFACTANTSHYDROXYSULTAINE Attribute Function

Trade Name CAS#INCI/Chemical Name Overview Co

ncen

tratio

n, wt

. %

Appe

aranc

e

Preser

vative

Syste

m

Foam

ing Ag

ent

Foam

Stab

ilizer

Visco

sity B

uilde

r

Emoll

ient

PEL-AMPH CBS-GF 11295-000Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Fully biodegradable and glycerine-free. Very low color and odor. Good foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder. Exhibits high foaming properties, in solutions with high levels of electrolyte. When compared to Cocamidopropyl Betaine, it yields better flash foam and viscosity-building characteristics with lauryl sulfates and alpha olefin sulfonates. Works well in mild shampoos, high-foaming bath products and liquid soaps.

50 Clear liquid Self-preserving x x x

PEL-AMPH CHS 11296-000Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxypropyl Sultaine

Mild, biodegradable, and high foaming with excellent stability in both extreme acid and alkaline formulations. Compatible with virtually all other surfactants. Has emollient properties, is substantive to hair and skin, and is also a foam stabilizer and viscosity builder in anionic based cleanser formulations.

50 Clear liquid Self-preserving x x x

PEL-AMPH LHS 10831-000Lauryl Hydroxysultaine

Light colored, biodegradable, high-foaming with excellent stability in both acid and alkaline formulations. Provides excellent foam stabilization and viscosity building properties.

50 Clear liquid Self-preserving x x x

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Principal Applications/Typical Use Levels, wt.%

Trade Name Baby

Sham

poo

Neutr

alizin

g Sh

ampo

os

Sham

poo

Cond

itione

r

Stylin

g Pro

ducts

Wipe

s

Body

Was

h

Liquid

Han

d So

aps

Bubb

le Ba

th

Bath

Oils o

r Fra

granc

es

Color

Co

smeti

cs

Face

Clea

nsers

Acne

Scrub

s

Lotio

ns an

d Cr

eams

PEL ALC IC-20-70 1-20 0.2-4 0.4-0.5 0.1-1 0.1-1 0.2-5

PEL-ALC CA-205P 0.1-5 1-10 1-10 1-3 0.05-0.8 0.05-9

PEL-ALC CSA-25 1-5 1-10 0.1-16 1-15

PEL-ALC IS-20 2-6 0.5-5 0.5-0.8 1-5

PEL-ALC LA-7 1-3 1-5 0.01-4 0.1-1

PEL-ALC LA-7-90 1-3 1-5 0.01-4 0.1-1

PEL-ALC OA-5 1-10 1-10

PEL-ALC OD-20 1-10 1-15 0.2-18 1-20

PEL-ALC SA-15P 0.05-9 1-5 1-10

PEL-AMID CAEE 1-5 1-5 2-6 2-5 1-5

PEL-AMID C-DIPA 1-5 1-5 2-6 2-5 1-5

PEL-AMID L-DIPA 1-5 1-5 2-6 2-5 1-5

PEL-AMID RSA-4 1-5 1-5 2-6 2-5 1-5

PEL-AMPH 2C 1-10 5-25 1-4 5-30 5-25 10-30 1-10

PEL-AMPH 2C-75 1-13 5-30 1-5 5-35 5-30 13-40 1-13

PEL-AMPH 2CSF-CG 3-5 3-10 3-10 5-7

PEL-AMPH ALP 5-10 5-10 5-20 5-20 5-10

PEL-AMPH CBS-GF 2-10 2-10 2-10 1-5

PEL-AMPH CHS 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10

PEL-AMPH HPC-32 1-10 5-25 5-25 10-30 1-10

PEL-AMPH HPL-28 1-10 5-25 5-30 5-25 1-30 1-10

PEL-AMPH LDP 2-20 2-20

PEL-AMPH LHS 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10

PEL-PHOS SG 0.5-2 0.5-2 0.1-0.5

PEL-SULF L 10-15 5-10 15-30 10-15 2-10 3-10

PEL-SULF LE-B 15-20 2-10 2-10 15-20 2-10

PEL-SULF LE-H 15-20 2-10 2-10 15-20 2-10

PEL-SULF LE-K 15-20 2-10 2-10 15-20 2-10

PEL-SULF PEG-12D 2-10 5-15 5-30 5-30 5-30 1-5

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