Chemicals for Cosmetics & Personal Care in Malaysia
ChemTrade supplies 211 products into cosmetics & personal care in Malaysia. Each listing carries typical specifications, packing and availability.
| Product | Used for |
|---|---|
| 2-Amino-2-Methyl-1-Propanol | Listed under INCI as aminomethyl propanol and used as a pH adjuster and neutraliser for carbomer and acrylate thickeners in gels, lotions, creams and sunscreen bases. |
| Activated Bleaching Earth | Decolourising of cosmetic oils, waxes and fatty esters, where a low-acidity grade protects sensitive raw materials during treatment. |
| Agar Agar | Natural gelling and texture agent in suitable cosmetic gels, masks and related personal-care formulations. |
| Allantoin | Cosmetic raw material in creams, lotions, cleansers, face and body washes, hair-care products, oral-care systems and other leave-on or rinse-off personal-care emulsions. |
| Aloe Vera Extract | Bulk raw material for skincare creams, lotions, gels, serums, cleansers, wet wipes, shampoos and conditioners where an aloe vera extract declaration is wanted on the ingredient list. |
| Alpha Olefin Sulfonate | Foaming anionic surfactant in selected shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps and other rinse-off personal-care cleansers where AOS is specified. |
| Aluminium Stearate | Thickening, suspending and water-repellent additive in colour cosmetics and pencil-type products where a cosmetic grade metal soap is specified. |
| Ammonium Laureth Sulphate | Used in shampoo, hair care, bubble bath, shower products, facial cleansers and hand cleansers where the formulator specifies the required active and ethoxylation profile. |
| Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate | Foaming and cleansing surfactant in shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, hand wash and bath products. |
| Ammonium Persulfate | Oxidiser in persulfate bleach boosters and powder bleach formulations, where a cosmetic-suitable specification is requested with the enquiry. |
| Arabic Gum | Natural film former, binder, stabiliser and viscosity modifier in suitable cosmetic and personal-care formulations. |
| Argan Oil | Bulk cosmetic carrier oil for haircare oils and serums, facial oils, skincare emulsions, lip and body care, balms, soap bases and spa or massage product manufacture. |
| Ascorbic Acid | Antioxidant and vitamin active in selected skincare and personal-care formulations; grade and stability needs should be stated in the enquiry. |
| Azelaic Acid | Bulk raw material for B2B cosmetic and personal-care formulation where azelaic acid is specified as an ingredient. Finished retail serums, creams and prescription packs are outside the supply scope of this page. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. |
| Barium Sulphate | Selected high-whiteness grades as a raw-material filler or opacifier in suitable cosmetic formulations when that grade and specification are requested; medical contrast media are a separate product identity. |
| Beeswax | Structuring and thickening wax for creams, lotions, lip balms, salves, ointments and stick products where a natural wax base is required. |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | Preservative and antimicrobial aid in suitable shampoos, lotions, wet wipes and other rinse-off or leave-on systems, subject to the selected grade and use level. |
| Benzoic Acid | Component or intermediate in selected cosmetic and personal-care systems that specify free benzoic acid rather than a benzoate salt. |
| Benzophenone-4 | Water-soluble UV absorber for sunscreen, sun-care, shampoo, clear liquid personal-care and hair-colourant formulations, including systems where fragrance or dye protection is required. |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Solvent and preservative in creams, lotions, serums, fragrances and other skincare or rinse-off products; often used with a second preservative system. |
| Betaine | Humectant and mildness aid in skin-care, hair-care and cleanser systems; not the same material as cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) surfactant. |
| Brilliant Blue FCF | Colouring for cosmetics and personal-care formulations subject to the buyer's grade requirements. |
| Butyl Stearate | Emollient ester in creams, lotions, sunscreens, colour cosmetics and hair products, contributing spreadability, gloss and a smooth non-greasy finish. |
| Butylated Hydroxyanisole | Stabiliser in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations that contain oils or other oxidation-sensitive oil-phase ingredients. |
| Butylated Hydroxytoluene | Stabiliser in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations that contain oils or other oxidation-sensitive ingredients, subject to the required grade. |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant, solvent and ingredient carrier in skincare, haircare and other personal-care formulations. |
| Camphor | Fragrance and formulation raw material in selected personal-care and topical systems that specify solid camphor rather than camphor oil or a finished tablet product. |
| Caprylic Capric Acid | Used as an intermediate for personal-care ingredients and emollient esters where a defined C8-C10 composition is required. |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | Mild co-surfactant, foam modifier and solubilising ingredient in facial cleansers, body washes, shampoos and related rinse-off products. |
| Carbomer | Gelling and suspending polymer in hand sanitiser, clear facial and hair gels, lotions, creams and serums, where it sets the flow, the pickup and the way the product breaks on the skin. |
| Carboxymethyl Cellulose | The binder that holds a toothpaste together and stops the abrasive settling out of the gel. |
| Carmoisine | Technical or application-appropriate grades may be specified for cosmetics-adjacent colouring where carmoisine is required by name. |
| Carnauba Wax | Structuring and gloss wax in lipstick, mascara, stick products, balms and other cosmetic systems that need hardness and a clean melt profile. |
| Carrageenan | Binder and rheology agent in toothpaste, gels and creams that need structure at low dosage without a heavy or greasy feel. |
| Castor Oil | Emollient and pigment wetting agent in lip products, makeup and skincare, listed on ingredient panels as Ricinus Communis Seed Oil. |
| Castor Oil Ethoxylate 45 | Non-ionic emulsifier, solubiliser and co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers and related rinse-off systems where a higher-EO castor oil ethoxylate is specified for water compatibility. |
| Cellulose Acetate Propionate | Cellulose ester film former for nail lacquer and related cosmetic coating formulations. |
| Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol | Thickener and co-emulsifier in shampoos, foaming gels, facial and body cleansers, conditioners and cream bases, chosen where a Newtonian thickening profile suits the surfactant system better than salt thickening. |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Co-emulsifier, viscosity builder and structure aid in creams, lotions, hair conditioners, balms and cleansing systems. Supports emulsion stability and body without acting as a primary surfactant on its own. |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Emollient, co-emulsifier and viscosity builder in creams, lotions, hair conditioners and related cosmetic bases that specify pure cetyl alcohol rather than a C16-C18 cetearyl blend. |
| Cetylpyridinium Chloride | Cationic active bought as a raw material by personal-care formulators, where it is named on the bill of materials alongside the surfactant and thickener system. |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Antimicrobial active for hand hygiene products, antiseptic washes, skin-care systems and oral-care formulations prepared from aqueous digluconate concentrate or a lower working dilution. |
| Chloroxylenol | Antibacterial active in medicated soaps, hand washes, body washes and other hygiene formulations where a phenolic antimicrobial is specified. |
| Citric Acid | pH adjuster and chelating aid in skincare, haircare and cosmetic formulations that specify citric acid anhydrous rather than a hydrated grade. |
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | pH adjuster and mild organic acid in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations, subject to the required grade and recipe. |
| Citronella Oil | Fragrance note in soaps, bath products, lotions and other personal-care systems that specify natural citronella essential oil rather than a synthetic fragrance blend or finished repellent product. |
| Clove Leaf Oil | Fragrance and flavour note in oral-care, soap and personal-care systems that call for natural clove leaf oil as a bulk raw material, not a retail aromatherapy pack. |
| Cocamide DEA | Foam booster, viscosity builder and secondary surfactant in shampoo, body wash, facial cleanser, liquid soap and other rinse-off personal-care formulations that specify cocamide DEA or a related diethanolamide type. |
| Cocamide MEA | Foam booster and hardness aid in bar soap and syndet bars, and a foam stabiliser and thickener in shampoo, body wash and liquid soap where a solid amide is preferred over a liquid alkanolamide. |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Secondary surfactant and foam booster in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand washes and other rinse-off personal-care formulations; used to improve foam quality and mildness of anionic primary systems. |
| Coco Glucoside | Mild primary or co-surfactant in shampoo, facial cleanser, body wash and baby cleansing bases, including sulphate-free systems where foam quality has to be held without a strongly anionic primary surfactant. |
| Crospovidone | Disintegrant and solubility aid in effervescent and dissolvable personal-care tablets, bath products and oral-care compacts. |
| D-Limonene | Fragrance component and solvent note in soaps, detergents and personal-care systems that call for d-limonene or a high-purity citrus monoterpene. |
| Denatonium Benzoate | Nail-care and anti-nail-biting preparations, where the bitter taste is the functional purpose of the product. |
| Denatured Alcohol | Solvent and carrier in perfumes, colognes, lotions, sprays and other cosmetic formulations where a denatured alcohol grade suited to personal care is required. |
| Dicalcium Phosphate | Abrasive and calcium-phosphate base in toothpaste and selected oral-care or dental formulations that specify dicalcium phosphate powder. |
| Diethanolamine | Emulsifier and fatty-acid neutraliser in creams, lotions and related personal-care systems, subject to the selected grade and finished-product requirements. |
| Diethyl Phthalate | Solvent, carrier and fixative in fragrance compounds, perfume bases and selected cosmetic or personal-care formulations that specify diethyl phthalate. |
| Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether | Solvent and carrier specified by the INCI name ethoxydiglycol, used to bring fragrance, actives and other poorly water-soluble ingredients into clear aqueous, hydroalcoholic and gel bases. |
| Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether | Formulation solvent used under the methoxydiglycol identity in selected personal-care and fragrance products. |
| Dioctyl Adipate | Higher-purity grades are used as emollient ingredients in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations. |
| Dipropylene Glycol | Low-odour carrier and solvent for fragrance oils, perfume compounds, skincare, haircare and cosmetic bases where the diluent must not mask or alter the intended scent profile. |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Disodium cocoamphodiacetate is specified as an amphoteric co-surfactant in shampoos, 2-in-1 products, baby and sensitive-skin cleansers, facial washes, body washes and pet shampoos. |
| Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate | Mild anionic surfactant for baby shampoos, bubble baths, sulphate-free and sensitive-skin body washes, facial cleansers and pet shampoos. Often used as a secondary surfactant to reduce irritation in SLES-containing systems. |
| Distilled Monoglyceride | Used as an emulsifier when a formulation calls for a distilled monoglyceride grade with a defined fatty-acid profile. |
| Distilled Water | Formulation and process water in cosmetic and personal-care manufacturing where a distilled purity profile is preferred over untreated water. |
| DMDM Hydantoin | Preservative ingredient for water-based shampoos, conditioners, body washes, liquid cleansers, creams, lotions, gels and selected colour cosmetics. Final suitability and use level are assessed in the intended formulation. |
| DTPA | Used as a chelating aid in compatible cosmetic and personal-care formulations where the form and concentration meet the buyer's specification. |
| EDTA | Stops trace metal from destabilising an emulsion and raises the efficacy of the preservative system in shampoo, liquid soap and creams. |
| Erythritol | Sweetness, mouthfeel and a cooling sensory effect in toothpaste, mouth-rinse, lozenge and related oral-care formulations made to the buyer's required specification. |
| Ethanol | Solvent and carrier in fragrances, lotions, sprays and other cosmetic formulations that call for undenatured ethyl alcohol rather than a denatured grade. |
| Ethoxylated Castor Oil | Solubiliser for fragrance and oil-soluble ingredients in aqueous cosmetic systems, where a formulator specifies the non-hydrogenated PEG castor oil family at a stated mole count. |
| Ethyl Acetate | Solvent and film former in nail lacquers, base and top coats and lacquer removers, where a controlled odour and low residue matter to the finished article. |
| Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Used as a light emollient in creams, lotions, body oils, sun-care products, colour cosmetics, hair serums, cleansing oils, makeup removers and wipes. |
| Eucalyptus Oil | Fragrance and cooling note in soaps, bath products, lotions, balms and oral-care formulations that specify eucalyptus essential oil rather than a synthetic fragrance blend. |
| Fumed Silica | Flow, texture and rheology control in pressed and loose cosmetic powders, creams, gels and toothpaste systems where a fine amorphous silica suits the formulation. |
| Glucono Delta Lactone | Poly hydroxy acid in exfoliating and moisturising skincare, and a chelating and pH-adjusting aid in cosmetic formulation where a gentler acid than glycolic or lactic acid is specified. |
| Glycerine | The default humectant and emollient in skincare, toothpaste and soap, where it holds water in the formulation. |
| Glycerol Monooleate | Emulsifier, co-emulsifier, emollient and co-surfactant for creams, lotions and cleansing systems. |
| Glycerol Monostearate | Emulsifier and viscosity builder in creams, lotions, makeup bases and other oil-in-water or wax-bearing personal-care formulations. |
| Glycolic Acid | Bulk raw material for B2B personal-care and cosmetic formulation where glycolic acid is specified as an alpha-hydroxy acid ingredient. Finished retail serums, toners and creams are outside the supply scope of this page. |
| Guar Gum | Thickening and suspension aid in suitable cosmetic and personal-care formulations, with colour, odour and microbiological limits stated when required. |
| Hexylene Glycol | Humectant and solubiliser in skin care, hair care and colour cosmetics, where it also carries poorly soluble actives and fragrance into aqueous bases and thins high-solids systems. |
| HPMC | Thickener and film former in shampoo, lotion, cream and toothpaste. |
| Hyaluronic Acid | Humectant and moisturising raw material for skincare serums, creams, lotions, gels and hair-care systems where formulators specify cosmetic grade hyaluronic acid powder or a stated molecular weight grade. |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | Oxidising component in hair-colour developers, tooth-whitening systems and related personal-care formulations at the concentration specified by the recipe. |
| Hydroxyethyl Cellulose | Thickener and stabilising polymer in shampoos, liquid soaps, lotions, creams, gels and other water-based formulations. The grade must suit the required clarity, sensory profile, surfactants and electrolytes. |
| Isoamyl Acetate | Fruity top note in fragrance compounding and in perfumed personal-care and household products, dosed at low levels within the compounder's formula. |
| Isoparaffin Solvent | Light emollient and carrier applications where the required cosmetic-grade specification and documentation are stated by the buyer. |
| Isopropyl Acetate | Nail lacquer, base coat and remover formulation, where the odour and residue profile of the solvent carries through to the finished article. |
| Isopropyl Myristate | Emollient and spreading agent in creams, lotions, sunscreens, colour cosmetics, hair products and deodorant or aerosol bases. Also used as a pigment wetting aid where a light, non-greasy ester improves feel and dispersion. |
| Isopropyl Palmitate | Light emollient, spreading agent and pigment wetting aid across creams, lotions, cleansing oils, sunscreen bases, colour cosmetics, pressed powders and hair products, chosen where a thinner ester replaces part of a heavier oil phase. |
| Isothiazolinone | Isothiazolinone preservative systems are used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations where the specified active and actives content suit the product requirement. |
| Itaconic Acid | Intermediate for specialty monomers and polymer systems used in suitable personal-care formulations, subject to the selected grade. |
| Lactic Acid | Formulation acid and pH adjuster in selected personal-care products that call for free lactic acid at a stated grade and concentration. |
| Lanolin | Emollient and water-in-oil base former in lip care, hand and body creams, barrier preparations, cleansing balms and hair conditioning products, where its capacity to hold water into the wax phase is the reason it is chosen. |
| Lauramine Oxide | Secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes and cleansing bases, used to improve foam density, moderate the harshness of an anionic base and add a light conditioning feel. |
| Lauric Acid | Used in cleansers, creams and cosmetic bases where a C12 saturated fatty acid contributes cleansing, structure or intermediate chemistry. |
| Lauryl Glucoside | Mild surfactant for shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers and other rinse-off systems where foam and cleansing performance are balanced. |
| Lauryl Myristyl Alcohol | Used in formulations that specify fatty alcohols as emollient or emulsifier components. |
| Magnesium Acetate | Formulation input in antiperspirant and skin-care development work that uses magnesium acetate as the soluble magnesium component. |
| Magnesium Stearate | Compaction and adhesion additive in pressed powders, foundations and eyeshadows, and a slip and texture modifier in loose powder and dry shampoo formats. |
| Malic Acid | Mild alpha-hydroxy acid in skincare and personal-care formulations for exfoliation and pH adjustment, subject to the selected grade and recipe. |
| Maltitol | Sweetness, mouthfeel and water binding in toothpaste, mouth rinse and other oral-care formulations, and humectant duty in selected cosmetic bases. |
| Maltodextrin | Inert powder carrier and film or texture aid in selected dry personal-care and cosmetic blends that accept a starch hydrolysate. |
| Matpers FD 297 | Non-ionic emulsifier and solubiliser in creams, lotions, cleansers and related cosmetic systems where a water-compatible castor oil ethoxylate is specified. |
| Menthol Crystal | Cooling agent in lip balms, creams, lotions, gels and oral-care products where a clear peppermint sensation is required at low use levels. |
| Methyl Acetate | Nail-care and cosmetic solvent duty in nail lacquers and removers, using grades with tighter purity and water limits. |
| Methyl Cellulose | Thickening and film-forming polymer in gels, creams, cleansers and toothpaste, where a non-ionic polymer is easier to keep stable across a surfactant blend. |
| Methyl Palmitate | Evaluated as an emollient ester where the formulation calls for methyl palmitate of a defined purity. |
| Methyl Paraben | Preservative written into creams, lotions, shampoos, wipes and other water-containing cosmetic recipes, listed as methylparaben under INCI naming. |
| Methyl Salicylate | Wintergreen-character flavour and fragrance component in oral-care products, mouthwashes, toothpastes and selected personal-care systems that use a synthetic methyl salicylate ester. |
| MGDA | Chelant for personal-care and cosmetic formulations where the selected grade meets the required specification. |
| Microcrystalline Cellulose | Bulking and texturising powder in pressed compacts, dry shampoos, masks and cleansers, and a mild plant-derived alternative to synthetic exfoliating beads. |
| Modified Starch | Absorbent powder, oil binder and texture modifier in dry and emulsified personal-care formats that call for a treated starch rather than talc. |
| Monoethanolamine | Neutralising and emulsifying intermediate in suitable cosmetic and personal-care systems where monoethanolamine is specified on the formulation. |
| Monoisopropanolamine | Used as a neutralising ingredient in selected personal-care formulations, subject to the formulator's specification. |
| Myristic Acid | Building block for cosmetic esters and cleansing surfactants, and a structurant in creams and washes that need body without a heavy skin feel. |
| N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone | Considered as a solubilising and coupling ingredient in selected personal-care formulations. |
| N-Propanol | Formulation solvent in cosmetics and personal care where a fast-drying, water-miscible alcohol is specified and the applicable grade requirement is stated. |
| N-Propyl Acetate | Used as a component in selected fragrance formulations subject to the buyer's grade and specification requirements. |
| Oleic Acid | Emollient, co-emulsifier and oil-phase component in creams, lotions, haircare products and other cosmetic formulations where a liquid C18 fatty acid is preferred for spread and skin feel. |
| Olive Oil | Saponification base in bar and liquid soap, and a carrier oil in creams, lotions, balms, hair oils and massage products, where the ingredient panel reads Olea europaea fruit oil. |
| Palmitic Acid | Emollient, opacifier and consistency builder in creams, lotions and cleansing bars, and a starting point for cosmetic ester and surfactant chemistry. |
| Panthenol | Humectant and conditioning raw material in skincare creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, conditioners and other leave-on or rinse-off systems that use panthenol or provitamin B5. |
| Paraffin Wax | Petroleum jelly, cold creams, lipstick and cosmetic sticks, where the wax sets the body and the melting behaviour. |
| Pectin | Natural gelling and texture aid in suitable gel, mask and rinse-off personal- care formulations when a food-origin hydrocolloid profile is preferred. |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Solubiliser for fragrance oils, essential oils and other lipophilic ingredients in water-based toners, body mists, micellar cleansers, shampoos, shower gels and deodorant systems; also used as a co-emulsifier in creams and lotions. |
| Peppermint Oil | Fragrance and cooling note in toothpastes, mouthwashes, soaps, lotions, balms and related personal-care bases that call for peppermint essential oil. |
| Petroleum Jelly | Emollient, barrier and texture base in creams, balms, lip products, protective skin preparations and other personal-care formulations. |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative and co-solvent in creams, lotions, serums, makeup, fragrances and rinse-off products; often combined with a second preservative system. |
| Pine Oil | Fragrance or deodorising component in selected formulated products when the buyer specifies industrial pine oil rather than pine needle essential oil or a retail aromatherapy grade. |
| Polyalphaolefin | Cosmetic-grade hydrogenated polydecene and related personal-care emollient duties where a personal-care PAO grade is specified separately from industrial lubricant base stocks. |
| Polyethylene Glycol | Humectant and emollient in creams, lotions and toothpaste, and a carrier for actives that will not dissolve in water alone. |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Conditioning and film-forming raw material in shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments, body washes, liquid soaps and related rinse-off or leave-on personal-care systems that specify Polyquaternium-7. |
| Polyricinoleic Acid | Feedstock for selected cosmetic and personal-care ester derivatives where the required condensation profile is specified. |
| Polysorbate 20 | Solubilises fragrance and essential oil into clear water based toners, micellar water and mists, and emulsifies light oil in water lotions. |
| Polysorbate 60 | Emulsifier and co-emulsifier in oil-in-water creams, lotions, body creams and cleansing products where stability and a richer texture are required. |
| Polysorbate 80 | Oil-in-water emulsifier and solubiliser for creams, lotions, cleansing products, makeup and formulations containing fragrance or heavier oil phases. |
| Potash Alum | Astringent and deodorant raw material in crystal sticks, powders and related cosmetic formulations that call for potassium alum. |
| Potassium Bicarbonate | pH-adjusting and buffering component in selected personal-care and toiletry formulations where a potassium bicarbonate salt is specified. |
| Potassium Carbonate | Alkaline ingredient in suitable soap and personal-care formulations that require a potassium carbonate source. |
| Potassium Citrate | pH adjuster and mild chelating aid in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations that specify a potassium citrate salt. |
| Potassium Hydroxide | Alkali for liquid soap, cream soap and related personal-care bases that require a potassium rather than sodium soap system. |
| Potassium Persulfate | Oxidiser in powder hair bleach and lightening blends, where the low solubility of potassium persulfate helps a dry formulation resist caking. |
| Potassium Sorbate | Used in shampoos, conditioners, liquid washes, creams and lotions when a water-soluble sorbate is compatible with the complete formulation. |
| Povidone Iodine | Selected antiseptic and personal-care formulations that call for a povidone iodine complex rather than free iodine or a finished retail pack. |
| Precipitated Silica | Thickening, abrasive or free-flow raw material in toothpaste and suitable cosmetic or personal-care formulations when the grade matches the recipe. |
| Propyl Gallate | Protection of the oil phase in creams, lotions, balms and oil blends, used where a phenolic antioxidant is preferred to guard unsaturated carrier oils. |
| Propyl Paraben | Preservative component in creams, lotions, shampoos, wet wipes and other buyer-specified personal-care formulations. |
| Propylene Carbonate | Carrier or solvent component in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations that accept propylene carbonate as a polar liquid vehicle. |
| Propylene Glycol USP | Humectant, solvent and carrier in skincare, haircare, toiletries and related cosmetic bases that specify high-purity propylene glycol. |
| Quaternium-15 | Preservative ingredient for compatible shampoo, conditioner, lotion, cream and related rinse-off or leave-on formulations. |
| Quaternium-18 | Cationic conditioning and antistatic active for compatible hair-conditioner and rinse-off formulations. |
| Ricinoleic Acid | Used in higher-purity cosmetic formulations and as a feedstock for zinc ricinoleate used in odour-control products. |
| Salicylic Acid | Bulk raw material for cosmetic and personal-care formulators specifying salicylic acid as a beta hydroxy acid ingredient or preservative-booster component in leave-on and rinse-off systems. Finished consumer products are outside the scope of this page. |
| Sebacic Acid | Bulk raw material in candle chemistry and in cosmetic ester and emollient manufacture where sebacic acid or a sebacate is named on the formulation. |
| Shea Butter | Emollient and structure aid in skin-care creams and lotions, body butters, balms, lip care, hair-care systems, soap and related oil-in-water or anhydrous formulations. |
| Silicone Emulsion | Conditioning and slip in hair and skin formulations built on a water phase, where the silicone is introduced as a preformed emulsion. |
| Silicone Oil | Declared as dimethicone, it is the conditioning and slip agent in hair care, skin care and colour cosmetics. |
| Soap Noodles | Extruded base for toilet, bath and hotel amenity bar soap. Finishers mill, plod and stamp the noodles into finished bars for branded, private-label and contract toiletry programmes. |
| Sodium Alginate | Thickener, stabiliser and film former in suitable creams, lotions, gels, masks and other personal-care formulations. |
| Sodium Benzoate | Used in selected shampoos, washes, creams and lotions as part of a preservation system when a water-soluble benzoate is compatible with the full formulation. |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | Mild abrasive, deodorising ingredient and pH-adjusting component in toothpaste, deodorant and selected personal-care formulations. |
| Sodium Bromate | Used in selected permanent-wave and hair-product neutraliser formulations where sodium bromate is specified. |
| Sodium Citrate | pH adjuster and chelating aid in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations where a citrate salt is preferred over stronger acids or alkalis. |
| Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | Primary surfactant in syndet cleansing bars, shampoo bars, facial cleansers, solid cleansers, baby and sensitive-skin washes, liquid cleansers and pet shampoos formulated without sulphate primaries. |
| Sodium Cyclamate | Flavour and sweetness adjustment in selected oral-care and related personal-care systems that use a water-soluble cyclamate salt. |
| Sodium Erythorbate | Specified as a water-soluble antioxidant in selected skincare and personal-care formulations when compatible with the complete system. |
| Sodium Lactate | Humectant and mild buffer in suitable cosmetic and personal-care bases where sodium lactate supports moisture retention and pH control in the finished formulation. |
| Sodium Laureth Sulphate | Primary cleansing and foaming surfactant in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand washes and other rinse-off formulations. |
| Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate | Mild primary or co-surfactant in sulphate-free shampoos, facial cleansers, body and baby washes, shaving preparations and sensitive-skin lines, and in oral care where toothpaste and mouthwash formulations specify sodium lauroyl sarcosinate. |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulphate | The foaming surfactant in shampoo, toothpaste, bar soap, facial cleanser and bath products. |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Mild primary or co-surfactant in facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, syndet bars, baby-care rinses and selected oral-care formulations that specify sodium methyl cocoyl taurate. |
| Sodium PCA | Humectant listed as Sodium PCA on ingredient declarations for moisturisers, serums, toners, sheet and wash-off masks, cleansers, wipes, conditioners and leave-in hair products. |
| Sodium Perborate | The effervescent oxidiser in denture cleaning tablets and oral care products, and a bleaching component in hair and cosmetic formulations. |
| Sodium Percarbonate | The effervescent oxidiser in denture cleaning tablets and similar oral hygiene products. |
| Sodium Persulfate | Oxidising component in powder hair lighteners and bleach boosters, where a cosmetic-suitable specification is stated with the enquiry. |
| Sodium Saccharin | Sweetening and flavour-masking agent in toothpaste, mouthwash and other oral-care formulations, typically requested in a controlled purity grade against the formulation specification. |
| Sodium Sesquicarbonate | Bath soak and bath salt formulations that call for a mild alkaline carbonate salt rather than a stronger alkali. |
| Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate | Emulsifier in creams, lotions and related cosmetic or personal-care formulations where an anionic lactylate is specified. |
| Sodium Xylene Sulfonate | Solubiliser and viscosity-control aid in shampoos, liquid soaps, bath products and related wash-off formulations where clear, stable aqueous systems are required. |
| Sorbic Acid | Preservative in selected creams, lotions, leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics and personal-care products when sorbic acid is compatible with the complete formulation. |
| Sorbitan Monostearate | Used in creams, lotions and colour cosmetics, often as the lipophilic component of a blended emulsifier system. |
| Sorbitol | Humectant and mild sweetener in toothpaste, mouthwash, creams, lotions and other personal-care systems that need water-binding polyol performance. |
| Soy Lecithin | Emulsifier, co-emulsifier and skin-feel aid in creams, lotions, lipsticks and other oil-containing personal-care products when a suitable grade is selected. |
| Soya Bean Oil | Carrier and emollient oil in selected personal-care formulations that specify soya bean oil or soybean oil rather than another vegetable oil. |
| Span 80 | Water-in-oil emulsifier and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, makeup, sun care and high-oil or anhydrous systems where a low-HLB sorbitan ester is specified. |
| Stearic Acid | Structurant and co-emulsifier in creams, lotions, shaving products and soap systems where body, consistency and processing behaviour must be controlled. |
| Styrene Acrylates Copolymer | Used as a cosmetic opacifier and appearance modifier in shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, facial cleanser, lotion and cream formulations. |
| Sucralose | Flavour and sweetness adjustment in toothpaste, mouth-rinse and other oral-care systems that use a high-intensity sweetener at low use levels. |
| Sunflower Oil | Emollient, carrier and skin-feel oil in creams, lotions, balms, soaps and cleansing products, commonly declared as Helianthus annuus seed oil. |
| Talc | Raw-material mineral for suitable cosmetic and personal-care formulations that need a fine white powder base; finished body or baby powder blends are a separate product category. |
| Tartrazine | Colouring of shampoos, liquid soaps, bath products and decorative cosmetic formulations where a bright soluble yellow or its lake form is called for by the recipe. |
| TBHQ | Stabiliser in selected cosmetic and personal-care formulations that contain oils or other oxidation-sensitive ingredients. |
| Thioglycolic Acid | Personal-care raw material for selected depilatory and hair-waving formulations when free thioglycolic acid, not a finished salt, is specified. |
| Trehalose | Humectant and moisture-retention ingredient in skincare emulsions, serums, sheet masks, cleansers and hair products, used at the level the formulator's own specification sets. |
| Triacetin | Solvent, plasticiser and fixative in cosmetic and personal-care formulation, including fragrance work where a carrier of low volatility is wanted. |
| Tricalcium Phosphate | Mild abrasive and polishing agent in toothpaste, tooth powder and other dentifrice bases whose formulation specifies a calcium phosphate abrasive. |
| Triclosan | Antibacterial active in soaps, hand washes, body washes and other hygiene formulations where triclosan is specified. Final suitability depends on the selected grade and the finished-product requirement. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. |
| Triethanolamine | pH adjuster and emulsifying base in creams, lotions, cleansers and related cosmetic systems, often by neutralising fatty acids in situ. |
| Triethylene Glycol | Humectant in cosmetic and personal care formulation, holding water in the product so it does not dry out on the shelf. |
| Triisopropanolamine | Suitable grades are used as neutralising components in selected personal-care formulations where the product specification fits the process. |
| Vitamin E | Antioxidant and vitamin active in selected skincare, haircare and personal-care formulations that use free tocopherol rather than an ester form. |
| Vitamin E Acetate | Oil phase of skincare emulsions, serums, lip and body balms, sun-care bases and hair products declaring Tocopheryl Acetate on the ingredient list. |
| White Oil | Emollient, carrier and texture modifier in creams, lotions, hair products, cleansing products and other personal care formulations. |
| WS-23 Cooling Agent | Used in oral care, shaving preparations, cooling gels, lotions and other formulated personal-care products. |
| Xanthan Gum | Rheology modification and suspension in shampoo, liquid cleanser, toothpaste, gel, cream and lotion formulations. |
| Xylitol | Sweetness, mouthfeel, humectancy and a cooling sensory effect in toothpaste, mouth rinse and other oral-care formulations. |
| Zinc Oxide | Oxide raw material for suitable cosmetic and personal-care formulations when the selected grade and specification match the product brief. Supply is subject to applicable requirements. |
| Zinc Stearate | Pressed powder binder and slip agent in colour cosmetics, giving cake integrity and a smoother skin feel in powders, eyeshadows and blushers. |
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