Do you spend a lot of energy on your formulations?
Now that the need to save energy and money is more important than ever, it's time to talk about cold processing and its advantages.
Cold processing refers to a production or manufacturing approach that avoids the use of high temperatures during processing stages.
Its main advantages are:
- Saving energy used in formulations.
- Cost savings.
- Reduction of processing time.
- Protection of thermolabile ingredients (such as active ingredients and perfumes).
- Products with more sustainable profiles (thanks to reduced energy use).
Surfachem's cold processing solutions
| Product | Supplier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dermofeel easymuls plus | Evonik | Natural, anionic PEG-free O/W emulsifier suitable for low-viscous and sprayable products which shows excellent cold process emulsifying capacities and can be used without a co-emulsifier. It provides a light and non-tacky skin feel and can stabilise formulations containing 5 to 30% oil content. |
| Isolan 17 MB | Evonik | Natural, cold processable W/O emulsifier with outstanding stabilisation properties for even challenging systems such as aerosols and quick-breaking emulsions. It’s suitable for a wide range of textures from sprays to butters and is compatible with all types of ingredients, eg. UV filters, pigments, electrolytes and actives. |
| Pemulen EZ-4U | Lubrizol | Very easy-to-disperse polymeric emulsifier with excellent aesthetics and smooth glossy appearance. Forms low viscosity emulsions that are sprayable. Viscosity can be enhanced with Carbopol® polymers. |
| Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer | Lubrizol | Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Extremely efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity. Its short flow, non-drip properties are ideal for applications such as clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions. |
| Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer | Lubrizol | Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in gels and emulsions. Ideal rheology modifier for thickening low-moderate surfactant level shampoos and non-sulfate systems. |
| Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer | Lubrizol | Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in gels and emulsions. Efficient rheology modifier in hair gels, excellent compatibility with hair fixatives. |
| Carbopol® Ultrez 30 polymer | Lubrizol | Hydrophobically modified copolymer with self-wetting properties. Allows the formulator to achieve desired rheological and aesthetic properties in the presence of electrolytes or acidic actives required for consumer products. Its high electrolyte tolerance and broad pH compatibility make it ideal for formulating products with botanical extracts or water-soluble salts, as well as acidic ingredients |
