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PERSONAL CARE
40 developing solutions that evolve the world To Personal Care market, Oxiteno offers innovations that promote beauty and wellness through mild and sustainable products. The company is driven by innovation and sustainability and continually invests in the improvement of its processes and in the use of renewable materials and clean technologies. With industrial and comercial operations in nine countries in the Americas, Europe and Asia that provide services around the world, Oxiteno is a chemical company that manufactures surfactants and specialty chemicals for applications in Agrochemicals, Home Care and I&I, Paints & Coatings, Personal Care, Oil & Gas, Performance Products, among others.
Commitment to sustainability
The concept of sustainability has been transforming the behavior and
concept, which combines the use of renewable resources, environmental care
consumption habits worldwide. This change is presente in our daily choices.
and health and wellness, while maintaining quality and performance in its
Bearing this in mind, Oxiteno invests in technology, develops products based on
product line to meet its customers’ needs.
renewable raw materials, and promotes the wise use of natural resources.
Through individual actions and collective consciousness, we can preserve the
To express this commitment, the company has created the Greenformance
natural heritage for future generations and improve our quality of life.
The Greenformance concept is based on three pillars:
The use of raw materials from renewable resources,
Environmental care reflected in the concentrated
To promote health and wellness through
by replacing synthetic materials and petrochemical
and biodegradable products that can help to reduce
formulations of high performance, minimal by-
derivatives for material of vegetable origin;
energy use, water consumption and packaging;
products and mildness.
Classification of Oxiteno’s Personal Care product line USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES Products with high carbon content derived from renewable sources and low carbon content of petrochemicals sources. Products with equivalent proportions of carbon derived from renewable sources and carbon from petrochemicals sources. Products with a predominance of carbon from petrochemicals sources. Products from synthetic sources only.
ENVIRONMENTAL CARE Products that are biodegradable, multifunctional and with high concentrations of actives, appropriated for using in concentrated formulations and do not require heat for incorporation. Products that are biodegradable, multifunctional and with high concentrations of actives, appropriated for applications in concentrated formulations. Products that are biodegradable and with easy incorporation into the formulations. No differentiation on product attributes.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS Products that provides milder formulations, sulfate-free and dioxane-free. Products that provides milder formulations and sulfate-free. Products that provides milder formulations or dioxane-free or sulfate-free. No differentiation on product attributes.
ANIONIC SURFACTANTS ALKOPON® Product Line Fatty alcohol sulfates / Fatty alcohol ether sulfates The ALKOPON® products are readily
thickening characteristics in the presence
biodegradable surfactants made with natural
of electrolytes. These outstanding properties
lauryl alcohol produced from palm kernel oil
make ALKOPON® products the primary
(PKO), a renewable resource.
surfactants in shampoos, liquid soaps, bubble
They offer excellent water solubility, high foam
baths, body washes, toothpastes, among other
and detergent abilities and emulsifying and
personal care products.
ALKOPON® 70 ECO INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate
ALKOPON® 70 ECO has 100% carbon from
ingredients, combining high performance,
renewable vegetable resources, derived from
excellent benefit-cost ratio with concentrated,
lauryl alcohol from palm kernel oil and ethylene
easy handling.
from sugarcane. Besides being a product of
In addition, this product offers excellent
vegetable origin, it is biodegradable and
cleansing, copious foam, excellent water
without preservatives, and is therefore desirable
solubility and good tolerance to water
in green and natural formulations.
hardness. It is a concentrated, flowable paste
ALKOPON® ECO products are excellent choices
product and does not need to be heated to be
as primary surfactants in shampoos, liquid soap,
added to formulations, thus saving energy
bubble baths, shower gels, among others.
resources. It also enables transportation savings
They are personal care naturally-derived
and storage efficiencies.
ALKOPON速 NS ECO 92 INCI Name: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
ALKOPON NS ECO 92 is an excellent anionic surfactants, extensively used in cosmetic formulations. It provides plenty of foam for soap and toothpaste formulations. It is a surfactant that is biodegradable and safe for contact with skin. Its process does not form dioxane, therefore, it can be used in formulations that have dioxane free appeal. ALKOPON NS ECO 92 is available in two shapes to facilitate its application: in needles or flakes. ALKOPON NS ECO 92 is an excellent raw material for obtaining soaps known as Syndets because they are made from mixes of high performance and high foam surfactants, however, it is a surfactant with 100% carbon from vegetal and renewable resources.
MILD ANIONICS SURFACTANTS ALKONIX速 Product Line Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate / Sodium Laureth Sulfate Composed of biodegradable anionic surfactants,
creamy foam and excellent sensorial properties.
ALKONIX速 products enable the development
Ideal for children products and cosmetics as well
of extremely mild formulations with abundant,
as others that require mildness.
ALKONIX速 SC INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Extremely mild product, derived from palm kernel
ALKONIX速 SC PLUS is a balanced pre-mix
oil, that enables shampoo and bubble bath
of high-performance anionic surfactants
formulations with low potential irritation to skin
improving storage efficiency over storing
and eyes. It also offers good foaming properties.
individual components.
LACTIPOLTM Product Line Acyl Lactylates Acyl lactylates are anionic surfactants compatible with most raw materials used in shampoo and personal care cleansing products. It is recommended in mild formulations, particularly for sensitive areas such as the face and intimate areas, and for children products.
LACTIPOLTM SLL 70 INCI Name: Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
LACTIPOL SLL 70 is made from fatty acids derived from coconut oil and thus is based on a chain distribution that excellent performance in terms of foam creation and stabilization. It is offered as a concentrated liquid product, without preservatives and does not need to be heated to be added to formulations. These attributes provide flexibility and potential energy savings over more traditional ingredients.
SPECIAL SURFACTANTS OXITAINE™ Product Line Special Surfactants This line is comprised of amphoteric and alkanolamide surfactants. They are biodegradable and have synergistic properties when used in combination with anionic surfactants in the ALKOPON® product line. Use of these ingredients enable the development of extremely mild formulations, with rich, abundant and creamy foam, as well as excellent sensorial properties.
OXITAINETM CB 30 INCI Name: Coco-Betaine
OXITAINE™ CB 30 has a higher content of renewable, vegetable-based carbon compared to traditional types of betaines, such Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Considered a multifunctional product, when used in association with ALKOPON® anionic product line, results in increased foam volume and formulation viscosity, provides mild conditioning and easier combing. This product is compatible in low pH formulation and it can be used, for instance, in formulations that contain alpha- hydroxy acids (AHA).
CONSISTENCY AGENTS ALKONATTM Product Line Fatty Alcohols from Vegetable Sources Line of biodegradable, long-chain alcohols that
They present high compatibility with skin and hair,
function as co-emulsifiers and thickening agents.
enabling formulations of low irritation and used in mild
These ingredients contain 100% enewable-based carbon
formulations, such as those for sensitive skin and children.
derived from palm kernel oil (PKO – Palm Kernel Oil).
EMULSIFIERS ALKEST® SP Product Line Sorbitan esters ALKEST® L, E, O Products line are free from
resources. When used, ALKEST® L, E, O
dioxane, sulfates and preservatives. They
products help provide stable formulations,
present low toxicity and are considered low
due to their excellent characteristics as
irritating. The ALKEST® L, E, O is comprised of
water-in-oil (W/O) emulsifiers. In addition,
100% renewable carbon-based sorbitan
they are used as co-emulsifiers in oil-in-water
esters derived from the reaction of sorbitol
(O/W) emulsions.
with fatty acids from renewable vegetable
GLICEPOLTM Product Line Glyceryl Esters GLICEPOL® product line is comprised of 100%
deodorant bars, helping provide stable
renewable carbon-based glyceryl esters
formulations. GLICEPOL® products contain no
obtained from the reaction of glycerin with
preservatives and are dioxane and
fatty oils or acids, both from renewable
sulfate-free. They are low irritating to skin and
vegetable resources. GLICEPOL® products are
present low human and environmental
excellent emulsifiers for creams, lotions and
toxicity.
MULTIFUNCTIONAL INGREDIENT ALKONT® EL 3645 Liquid and Mild Multifunctional Ingredient INCI Name: Sorbeth-450 Tristearate (and) Water (and) PEG-9 Cocoate (and) PEG-32 Distearate (and) PEG-175 Distearate
ALKONT® EL 3645 is an ecient liquid and mild multifunctional
an excellent thickener for salt-free shampoo formulations.
ingredient for cosmetic formulations. This product was especially
Transparent formulations can be obtained. It is ideal for children
developed to be added via cold-mix, resulting in reduced energy
and personal care applications, due to its low irritation. In skin care,
consumption compared to more traditional ester thickeners. It is
the product has an excellent performance as a consistency
easily handled, does not require neutralization and can be added
agent, promoting t o the formulation special sensory and
at the end of the production process. Besides the benefist in the
moisturizing eect to the skin. It is especially recommended for hair
production process, ALKONT® EL 3645 oers valuable attributes as
care products, providing improved combability and softness.
SOLUBILIZER
HUMECTANTS
ALKEST® CSO 400 INCI Name: PEG - 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
GLICENAT® GC K Glycerin
ALKEST® CSO 400 has excellent emulsifying and solubilizing
Biodegradable humectants compatible with anionic, nonionic,
properties, especially useful for fragrance solubilization in
cationic and amphoteric sur factants and other ingredients,
transparent shampoos and alcohol-free colognes targeted
enabling the development of extremely mild formulations for
mainly for children. ALKEST® CSO 400 is a concentrated product
both adults and children. The GLICENAT® product contains
with high content of actives and contain no preservatives.
100% renewable carbon, derived from vegetable resources.
GLICENAT® 260 Glycerin Ethoxylate
EMOLLIENTS OXIMOOTHTM Isoamyl alcohol esters
The OXISMOOTH™ line is composed of emollient esters from two renewable resources: sugar cane and vegetable fatty acids. Different alkyl chain sizes associated to their branched chain, offers a wide range of sensory feel (dry to oily) and spreadability.
PEARLIZING AGENT ALKONT® 5405 BP INCI Name: Sodium Laureth Sulfate (and) Glycol Distearate (and) Cocamide DEA
ALKONT® 5405 BP is a pearlizing agent that
“liquid pearl” is compatible with anionic
does not need to be heated to be added
and nonionic surfactants, alkanolamides,
into cosmetic formulations, contributing
betaines and other amphoterics. It is
to reduced energy consumption. This
biodegradable and has low toxicity.
Oxiteno is a member of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil), a nonprofit organization that promotes the sustainable growth of palm and palm kernel oil production and which includes the entire palm production chain.
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