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Protameen Chemicals, Manufacturer and Distributor of Specialty Materials for the Personal Care Industry.
Protameen Chemicals – Product Listing
PROTAPHOS – CETYL PHOSPHATE ESTERS
PROTACHEM – PEG & SPECIALTY ESTERS
When added to cosmetic formulations, they reduce the greasy feel of oily components. Where applicable, Protachem Specialty Esters are available with purity that meets the National Formulary requirements.
Sorbitan Esters
They find use in cleansing products (cold creams, cleansing lotions, etc.) make-up, foundations, sunscreen products, lipsticks and emulsion products.
Polyethylene Sorbitan Esters
When combined with the Sorbitan Esters, they form stable emulsions. Useful in the same products as the Sorbitan Esters
Polyoxyethylene & Polyoxypropylene Ethers
Alkanolamides
Amphoterics
When used in combination with other surfactants, they build viscosity, boost and stabilize foam and have skin and hair conditioning properties.
Polyethylene Glycol Esters
The higher molecular weight PEG esters act as viscosity boosters, opacifying agents and skin and hair conditioners for shampoos, cream rinses, lotions and creams.
An important characteristic of PEG esters is that they are neither eye nor skin irritants and safe for use in baby products.
Polyoxyethylene Caster Oil Derivatives
Quaternary Compounds
Because of their quaternary structure, the level of preservatives may be reduced or eliminated depending upon the formulation.
Ethoxylated Aliphatic Amines
Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylates
Methyl Taurate Esters
Fatty Esters and Glyceryl Esters
Lanolin and Lanolin Products
Preservatives
Natural oils & Butters
Working with prime producers and the growers themselves, Protameen is able to offer the highest quality natural ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols
They may also be used as base ingredients for anhydrous stick formulas.
Fatty Acids
Humectants
They work by preventing moisture loss, and help attract ambient moisture to further enhance surface moisturisation.
OTHER CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES
Here is just a sampling of the specialty items which we currently offer, which will be greatly expanded upon in the near future, if it’s not listed, please inquire