Cosmetic active ingredients and formulation insights
Glyceryl Laurate (Mono laurin, CAS 142-18-7) is a mild non-ionic emulsifier derived from glycerin and lauric acid. It also provides antimicrobial support, making it a multifunctional ingredient for skincare and cleansers. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Glyceryl Laurate CAS number: 142-18-7 Appearance: white to off-white waxy solid or paste Solubility: dispersible in water; soluble in […]
Cocamide Methyl MEA is a mild non-ionic foam stabilizer and thickener derived from coconut oil. It improves foam stability and viscosity in cleansing products with a cleaner profile than Cocamide DEA. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Cocamide Methyl MEA Appearance: white to pale yellow flakes or pellets Solubility: dispersible in water; soluble in surfactants when […]
Cocamide DEA (CAS 68603-42-9) is a non-ionic surfactant that boosts foam and builds viscosity in cleansing products. It is a long-standing workhorse in shampoos and body washes. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Cocamide DEA CAS number: 68603-42-9 Appearance: pale yellow liquid or paste Solubility: dispersible in water; soluble in most surfactants Ionic type: non-ionic Source: […]
Cocamide MEA (CAS 68140-00-1) is a non-ionic foam stabilizer and thickener derived from coconut oil. It enhances foam stability and viscosity in shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Cocamide MEA CAS number: 68140-00-1 Appearance: white to pale yellow flakes or pellets Solubility: dispersible in water; soluble in most surfactants when […]
Myristylamine Oxide (Myristamine Oxide, CAS 3332-27-2) is a mild amine oxide surfactant that boosts foam and conditions. It is a useful co-surfactant for shampoos, body washes and cleansing systems. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Myristamine Oxide CAS number: 3332-27-2 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 Ionic […]
Laurylamine Oxide (Lauramine Oxide, CAS 1643-20-5) is a mild amine oxide surfactant that boosts foam, conditions and thickens cleansing systems. It is a classic co-surfactant in shampoos and body washes. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Lauramine Oxide CAS number: 1643-20-5 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 30% active) Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as […]
Laurylamidopropylamine Oxide is a mild amine oxide surfactant based on lauric acid. It boosts foam and conditions while keeping formulas gentle — ideal for sensitive cleansers and baby care. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Lauramidopropylamine Oxide Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 Ionic type: amphoteric-like (amine […]
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAS 68155-09-9) is a mild amine oxide surfactant that boosts foam, conditions and thickens. It is a versatile co-surfactant for shampoos, body washes and cleansers. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide CAS number: 68155-09-9 Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid (typical 30% active) Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. 6.0–8.0 […]
Maltitol Laurate is a mild sugar-ester non-ionic surfactant derived from maltitol and lauric acid. It cleanses gently with soft foam and a clean-label profile — suitable for sensitive and baby care formulas. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Maltitol Laurate Appearance: white to off-white powder or paste Solubility: water dispersible / soluble pH (1% solution): approx. […]
Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonate (AOS) is a high-foam anionic surfactant derived from alpha-olefins. It delivers excellent foaming and cleansing at economical cost — widely used in personal care and household detergents. Physical & Chemical Properties INCI: Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Appearance: clear to slightly yellow liquid or powder Solubility: fully water soluble pH (as supplied): approx. […]
