Personal Care Ingredients

Carboxyline 25 D is an anionic functional biopolymer produced by carboxymethylation of inulin that offers a unique combination of sequestering, anti-scaling, and dispersing properties. It is inherently and ultimately biodegradable, which means that it slowly degrades in the natural environment and is not persistent. It can be considered a multifunctional and sustainable ingredient.

STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET is a concentrated fully formulated cleaning blend that can strip paint and coatings at dilutions from 1:1 (50%) to 1:4 (20%) strength. At a more dilute 1:14 (6.7%) strength, it is just strong enough to soften a surface’s top layer of gloss coating in 1 to 2 minutes time, and allow it to fill in damaged and worn areas when spread around and left to dry. This principle works on all surfaces that are softened by STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET, such as industrial or oil based painted surfaces, or finished wood surfaces. By softening the upper portion of the coating, STEPOSOL® CITRI-MET allows for deep cleaning of embedded dirt as well.

STEPANTEX SP-88E is a cationic surfactant ideal for producing fabric softeners for use in household and commercial products. It is suitable for a broad range of dispersions, from regular (3% solids) to concentrated (20% solids) formulations, with excellent storage stability and formulation capabilities. Its emulsions exhibit instant cold water dispersability and provide excellent softening. In addition, STEPANTEX SP-88E is non-yellowing, provides static reduction, and yields good re-wetting properties.

STEPANTEX SP-90 is a cationic surfactant for use in household and institutional fabric softeners and textile softening additives. It provides good softening, antistatic and rewetting properties. This product meets the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program’s surfactant screen and is listed on www.cleangredients.org.