Acconon
Acconon products represent a wide range of nonionic surfactants which are excellent primary or secondary emulsifiers in o/w systems. They are multifunctional products which are also useful as dispersants, solubilizers, viscosity control agents, and refatting agents. The water and oil solubility (HLB) can be varied through alkoxylation of carefully selected raw materials that include oils, esters, alcohols, or fatty acids.
Capmul
Capmul products are mono-, di- and triglyceride emulsifiers prepared through the glycerolysis of select fats and oils. They can be prepared by esterification of glycerin with specific fatty acids. They are lipophilic, insoluble in water, and soluble in oils at elevated temperatures. They are used to produce stable emulsions and to modify viscosity. Capmul MCM has excellent solvent properties.
Caprol
Caprol polyglycerol esters (PGE’s) are generally prepared by esterification of select polyglycerol molecules with fatty acids or by alcoholysis of a vegetable oil with a polyglycerol. Their wide HLB range make them suitable for both w/o and o/w systems. PGE molecular weights vary from low to high and their form at room temperature ranges from a viscous liquid to a brittle solid. PGE’s are also useful as emulsifiers, foaming agents, solubilizers, clouding agents, crystallization inhibitors, glossers, and suspending agents. They prevent agglomeration in several cosmetic applications including physical sun screen agents.