Oleochemicals
FATTY ACID
We offer various grades of fatty acids, which have a wide array of uses such as a chemical raw material, personal care ingredient, cosmetic ingredient, pharmaceutical tableting, food additive, candles and animal feed. Most of the fatty acids we offer are produced from palm oil or palm kernel oil. For certain specific applications, we can also offer fatty acids from other types of oils.
REFINED GLYCERINE
Refined glycerine is an important and versatile molecule that is found in our daily lives. Glycerine is hygroscopic, hence it is used in many moisturizing skin care products. It is even used as a humectant for tobacco. As a food additive, it is classified GRAS by the FDA and found in many food products and oral medication or vitamins. Glycerine is also a building block for production of polyether polyols which are then used in polymerization.
FATTY ALCOHOL
Fatty alcohols are an important component to a large range of surfactants which goes into personal care and home care such as body washes, hair conditioners and toothpaste. In industrial applications, fatty alcohol derivatives are used in polymerization and for producing antioxidants used in plastic components. Our supply of fatty alcohols are mainly vegetable based, coming from palm oil or palm kernel oil.
SOAPS & STEARATES
These are similarly categorized materials but with wide ranging uses. Soap noodles are one of the foundations of soap bar production which we use on a daily basis. Meanwhile, metallic stearates are specially produced and used as paint driers, lubricants, acid scavengers, hydrophobes, PVC stabilizers, food additives and animal feed additives.
Surfactants
ANIONIC
This is an important group of surfactants which gives washing products their “cleaning performance”. Anionic surfactants have a negatively charged head, hence the anion. Most people will recognize anionic surfactants known as sodium laureth sulfate (SLES) or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) which are found in many personal care products.
NONIONIC
Nonionic surfactants do not have a charged head (neutral). They can be linear (natural alcohol ethoxylates) or branched (EO/PO block co-polymers). There are infinite combinations of building blocks for nonionic surfactants which include Polysorbates, Castor Oil Ethoxylates, Fatty Acid Ethoxylates, Alcohols Ethoxylated, Block Co-polymers and many more. Their functions include emulsification, solubilization, detergency and thickening.
CATIONIC
This is a complex and interesting class of surfactants. Very commonly found as quaternary ammonium compounds, these find important uses in oilfield, water treatment, hair and fabric conditioning (softening) and as an anti-bacterial agent.
AMPHOTERIC
This is a unique molecule which is “zwitterionic”, or having both a positive and a negative charge. Amphoteric surfactants are widely used in personal care formulations as a secondary surfactant to create mildness in the formula, contribute to thickening and stabilize foam. Well-known amphoteric surfactants include betaines, sultaines and amine oxides.
Petrochemicals
AMINES
Amines are divided into Primary, Secondary, Tertiary and Quaternary Amines. The scope of production and use varies widely, as a catalyst, corrosion inhibitors, chemical/pharmaceutical intermediates, gas treatment and many more.
GLYCOLS/POLYGLYCOLS
Glycols and polyols have several uses as an intermediate and as a direct use material. Starting from the initial building block usually an ethylene/propylene/butylene it can be further polymerized to form various polymers and co-polymers which act as thickeners, chemical intermediates, solvents, lubricants or heat transfer fluids.
Application Based
EMOLLIENT/OCCLUSIVE
These are oily components which are used to smooth dry and rough skin cells to give the skin a silky, smooth feeling. Occlusives also function as a barrier to minimize TEWL. Common emollient esters include isopropyl esters, medium chain triglycerides, ethylhexyl esters and glyceryl esters. Most of our emollients are natural derived and contain a high natural content index.
EMULSIFIER & WETTING AGENT
Emulsifiers are used to combine an oil phase with a water phase, which in many cases can consist of several components. In general, there are 2 types of emulsions, an Oil-in-Water (O/W) or Water-In-Oil (W/O). These emulsions are found in lotions, creams, agricultural chemicals (herbicides, insecticides), polymerization reactions and many more systems. Wetting agents are used to increase the surface area contact between the active ingredient and the treated area.
PEARLIZER & OPACIFIER
These ingredients are used to give finished personal care products an aesthetic appeal. Our product range includes both cold processable and hot process versions of the pearlizer and opacifiers.
POLYMER PROCESSING
During the molding or extrusion of plastic compounds, various additives may be added to provide properties such as plasticizing, anti-fogging, lubricity, releasing aid and anti-shrinking. We can provide some of the polymer processing additives which are suitable for your needs.
Performance Solutions
EMTIDE NHS
EMTIDE NHS provides an innovative approach to conditioning of fibers, both natural and synthetic. It is non-DG and readily transportable in small or large quantities. It also does not need an explosion-proof production area. EMSOL NHS is cold processable.
EMSOL BHW
EMSOL BHW is a very effective lipid layer enhancer, even when used in small amounts. It is produced from natural derived ingredients and is easily biodegradable.
EMSOL LMPV
Viscosity can break down in a formulation after addition of certain fragrances or preservatives. EMSOL LMPV was created as a novel and effective thickener for most anionic systems to resolve this issue.
EMTIDE 771 / EMTIDE 4500
An easy-to-use pearlizer and a sulfate-free opacifier that are natural derived and easy to use. These additives will give your product the shine and premium quality effect that elevates the visual sensory of the user.
