Nouryon Surface Chemistry

ARMOCARE® APA-18V

Conditioning agent suitable for rinse-off conditioners, combing creams, masks, treatment creams and serums. It is also used in lotions and leave-in conditioners. It is a readily biodegradable, amidoamine, derived from vegetable source-palm oil, C18 fatty chain.Benefits:Offers outstanding sensorial properties with instantaneous wet detangling and conditioning of all hair typesIt is highly substantive to hairProvides wet & dry comb, wet & dry after-feel and anti-static properties

CELQUAT® SC-240C

Conditioning agent is used in shampoos, conditioners (leave-in/rinse out), body/facial washes and cleansers. It is ideal for styling aids, lotions/cream, hair, cleansing and skin applications, mousses, spray gels, gels, bath/shower and shave products. Benefits: Provides improved wet comb, detangling, body, and feelSubstantive to hair and skinOffers clarity & lubricity and improves gloss & anti-static properties on hairIt imparts smooth, rich feel to hair and skinForms clear aqueous solutions and non-tacky continuous films

ELFAMOIST® AC HUMECTANT

Humectant suitable for creams & body lotions and baby care products. It is also used in eye & facial creams, facial mask, pre- & post sun care, shower gels, hand liquid soap, after shaving, color cosmetics, liquid foundation and antiperspirants/deodorants. It is ideal for ointments, emulsions and emulsion-based sunscreens. It is a readily biodegradable and preservative- & nitrosamine-free ingredient. Shelf life: 12 months. Benefits: Offers high performing formulations with deep, instant and long-lasting moisturization (30 hours) benefit after single applicationEffective penetration and deposition properties with no disruption to the skin barrierDuring application, it offers great absorbance, lubricity in skin feel and excellent spreadabilityAfter application, it provides lack of stickiness/tackiness and highly effective skin hydration

AMPHOMER® HC

Film former suitable for aerosol hair sprays that require high levels of hydrocarbon propellant and pump hair sprays. It is also used in high VOC aerosol, hair spray (80-100%) and dry shampoos.Benefits:Exceptionally moisture resistant and thus provides high holding power under humid conditionsIt provides flexibility and adhesion to produce desirable on-hair propertiesHighly compatible with hydrocarbon propellantsIt gives very firm hold sprays and forms strong films

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

Ethomid® HP 60

Wetting and dispersing agent designed for personal care products. It is used in temporary, semi-permanent & permanent hair colorant formulations, hair dyes and color developers. Other applications include shampoos, conditioners, body washes, liquid soaps and other personal cleansing formulations. It is a non-ionic surfactant.Benefits:Bio-based, derived from vegetablesImproves color spreading, levelling and penetrationGives uniform color