Personal Care

Surfactant Products

Amidex® Alkanolamides 1:1 Superamides-Diethanolamides

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INCI Name
Appearance Activity % Applications
Amidex™ AVO Surfactant
Avocadamide DEA (and) Avocado Oil
Clear to Hazy Amber Viscous Liquid   Ability to form clear micro-emulsions by self-solublizing in aqueous systems and improve the ease of incorporating avocado oil into personal care formulations.
Amidex™ CE Surfactant
Cocamide DEA
Yellow Liquid 100 All-purpose, economical thickener and viscosity builder for cosmetic surfactant systems. Stabilizes foam in shampoos, cleansers, and bubble baths.
Amidex™ KD Surfactant
Cocamide DEA
Pale Yellow Liquid 100 Amide of choice in ethoxy sulfate systems. Yields high, stable viscosities at low concentrations. Excellent flash foaming and foam stability. Used extensively for gelled shampoos, bath gels, liquid soaps and facial cleansers.
Amidex™ KDO Surfactant
Cocamide DEA
Amber Liquid 100 Cost-effective version of Amidex KD. Builds high viscosities and exhibits good flash foaming and foam stability. Economical and effective in shampoos, bath and cleansing products.
Amidex™ S Surfactant
Soyamide DEA
Amber Liquid 100 Soya derived amide exhibiting foam and skin feel properties analogous to soap. Good viscosity building and emulsification properties. Ideal choice for shower and facial cleansers, liquid soaps and bath gels.
Amidex™ LSM Surfactant
Lauramide DEA
Amber Liquid 100 High-purity thickener, flash foamer and viscosity enhancer. Good foam stabilizer and builder. Recommended for use in bath and shower products, shampoos and skin cleansers.
Amidex™ LD Surfactant
Lauramide DEA
Solid 100 Effective viscosity builder, foam booster and stabilizer. Exhibits good detergency and emulsification characteristics. Uses include shampoos, cleansers, bubble baths, creams and lotions.
Amidex™ LD-8 Surfactant
Lauramide DEA (and) Propylene Glycol
Yellow Liquid 80 Modified superamide for thick rich foam and high viscosity. Product remains liquid at relatively low temperatures. Ideal for applications requiring ease of handling and quick response.
Amidex™ LN Surfactant
Linoleamide DEA
Amber Liquid 100 Especially substantive to hair. Good choice where thickening, foam building, emulsifying and conditioning are required. For use in bath and skin care products as well as shampoos and conditioners.

Availability of surfactants listed is limited to North America.

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