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    3. Brij™ O2

    Brij™ O2

    Solubiliser

    INCI name

    Oleth-2

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Liquid

    Chemistry

    • Alkoxylated alcohols

    Functions

    • Dispersing agents
    • Emulsifiers
    • Gelling agents
    • Surfactants / detergents

    Regional availability

    • Asia
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • N America

    Category

    • Skin care
    • Hair care

    Applications

    • Bath, shower & soaps
    • Antiperspirants & deodorants
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
    • Shaving / hair removal
    • Styling

    Certifications and standards

    • Halal
    • Vegan suitable

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Biodegradability

    • Expected to be readily biodegradable
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    Formulations

    Professional Hair Wax with shine

    Stylize your hair with this Professional Hair Wax with a great stability provided by Brij™ CS25 and Brij™ O2 and the outstanding sensorial and shine only Crodamol™ SFX and Crodamol™ IPP can give.
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    Professional "Spider" Hair Wax

    Stylize your hair with this Professional “Spider” Hair Wax with a great stability provided by Brij™ CS25 and Brij™ O2 and the outstanding sensorial and shine only Crodamol™ SFX and Crodamol™ IPP can give.
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    Forever Young Jelly Wax Styler

    This jelly wax provides excellent residue-free styling thanks to Volarest™ FL, it builds a flexible and durable film that keeps the style all-day long while providing the formulation with a unique jelly texture in combination with emulsifiers Brij™ O2 and Brij™CS25. Crodamol™ STS delivers shine to...
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    Watery Moisturizing Gel-Cream

    This gel cream formulation provides cushioning and refreshing skin feel. The use of Crodamol™ STS offers silky and conditioning sensorial with an excellent skin play. DuraQuench™IQ SA helps to reinforce the skin’s natural barrier and optimises skin hydration by regulating water loss from the skin at...
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    Light Brown Liquid Hair Colour

    Experience the art of permanent, innovative hair color with our Light Brown Liquid Hair Color. Promidium™ 2 takes the spotlight, a DEA-free, non-ionic surfactant that transcends mere coloring. This hero ingredient bestows a luxurious feel and sublime smoothness to the hair color cream, creating an...
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    Related resources

    • BRIJ O2
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      Biodegradability statement with data summary applicable to all product codes/grades for this product.
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    • Formulating for Halal: Certified Ingredients Guide - REACH Registered
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      This brochure was created for customers formulating for Halal certification where REACH registration or exemption is essential. If REACH is not...
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    • Brij
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      The Brij ranges of ethoxylated fatty alcohols are nonionic surfactants, based upon a variety of fatty alcohols and different levels of ethoxylation. ...
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