Nouryon Surface Chemistry

ELFACOS® ST 9

W/O Emulsion stabilizer and binder suitable for color cosmetics, cosmetic emulsions and powdered color cosmetics.Emulsifier for oleophilic bath formulations, hair products, creams/lotions, conditioner (leave-in/rinse out), hair relaxer, emulsions, low pH systems, ointments, emulsion-based sunscreens and after-sun products. It is also used in make-up, liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner and pressed powder. Benefits: It provides excellent stability to W/O emulsionIt is hydrolytically-, pH- and electrolyte-stable over broad pH and temperature rangesIncreases gloss and spreadabilityIt enables low-temperature emulsification thereby saving cost and energy in the manufacturing process

STRUCTURE® XL

Rheology/aesthetic modifier and emulsion stabilizer suitable for AHA & DHA formulations, all-natural creams and antiperspirants. It is also used in cationic cleansing products, cationic lotions & creams, color cosmetics, concealer, conditioners, cream rinses, creams, emulsions and eye liner. It is ideal for facial cleansers & creams, gels, high salt containing gels, leave in conditioners, liquid make-up, liquid soaps & talc, low surfactant or surfactant-free emulsions, make-up, ointments, personal wash products, protective creams, shampoos, shave creams and skin lotions & creams, sunscreens and water-resistant sunscreens. Benefits: It is a readily biodegradable, physically- & chemically modified, hydroxypropyl substituted, naturally derived ingredient based on waxy corn starchBrings conditioning after-feel to emulsions and provides excellent stabilization in emulsion productEase of use and dispersibililty

Amaze® XT

Fixative, film former and rheology modifier suitable for use in skincare, gels, glazes, sun care, spray gels, mousses, creams/lotions, pomades and other styling aids. It is also used in conditioner, shampoos, make-up, liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner, pressed powder, emulsions, low pH systems and bath & shower products. Benefits:Offers long-lasting hold under highly humid conditions without the tack & flaking often associated with gelsEasily dispersed with no neutralization requiredIt displays a smooth feel, ease of detangling & combing It exhibits good shear-thinning properties

DERMACRYL® AQF

Film former suitable for daily wear moisturizers with SPF and recreational sun protection products. It is also used in tinted sun protection products, color cosmetics and face-, body- & hand creams and lotions. It is ideal for liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner, pressed powder and emulsion-based sunscreens. Benefits: It offers excellent aesthetics and rub-off- & water resistanceSPF retentionInherently biodegradable Efficient in system containing organic and inorganic UV actives

DRY-FLO® TS

Aesthetic modifier designed for use in lotions & creams, color cosmetics, dry shampoos, powders, wipes and antiperspirants/deodorants. It is ideal for make-up, liquid make-up, mascara, concealer, eyeshadow, lipstick, loose powder, eyeliner, pressed powder, emulsions, low pH systems, bath & shower, shave, emulsion-based sunscreens, self-tanner and after-sun products. It is an aluminum-free, readily biodegradable, naturally derived polymer based on non-genetically modified starch.Benefits: It enhances the aesthetics of a broad variety of skin care productsImparts a velvety & soft after-feel to the skin and pleasant light, dry, and silky after-feel to finished formulationsAdsorbs oil and do not produce undesirable whitening on the skinMitigates greasiness of lotions, creams, and ointments

EXPANCEL® 461 DET 40 D25

Dry expanded thermoplastic microsphere recommended for genuine leather and cool roof coatings.Benefits:Offers good solvent resistanceIt is a lightweight filler