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    3. Brij™ O20

    Brij™ O20

    Solubiliser and emulsifier for gel shaving products. RSPO MBAL grades available.

    INCI name

    Oleth-20

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    Product details

    Physical form at 25°C

    • Semi-solid

    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
    • Body care
    • Eye colour
    • Eye contour care
    • Face / neck skin care
    • Face colour
    • Facial cleansers
    • Hair colour
    • Hair relaxing / permanent waves
    • Shampoos
    • Shaving / hair removal
    • Styling

    Certifications and standards

    • RSPO
    • Halal
    • Vegan suitable

    Regional compliance

    • IECIC

    Ingredient origin

    • Plant derived
    • Petrochemical derived

    Composition information

    • Sustainable palm (RSPO MBAL)

    Biodegradability

    • Readily biodegradable
    Typicals
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    Formulations

    Auburn Semi-Permanent Hair Colour

    This auburn semi-permanent hair colour uses VibraRiche™ to provide vibrancy, shine, conditioning and beautiful tones to any level of hair without any damage.
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    Temporary Hair Colour Mousse

    These temporary hair colour mousse formulas can be applied unto towel-dried hair for 5-10 minutes to enhance hair colour. Crodasone™ P is a heat activated cuticle defender and a film former. Crodacel™ QM improves wet and dry combing and Incromine™ Oxide C provides conditioning and foam while Brij™...
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    Hair Strength Restoring Conditioner

    Redefining the idea of hair conditioner, this formulation is transparent and colourless! Made with micro-emulsion technology using Procetyl™ AWS with Brij™ O5 and Brij O20 emulsifiers enable the conditioner to be delivered in a clear and transparent format with no compromise to its conditioning...
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    Clear Silicone Free Conditioner

    Made with micro-emulsion technology using Procetyl™ AWS with Brij™ O5 and Brij O20 emulsifiers enable the conditioner to be delivered in a clear and transparent format with no compromise to its conditioning performance. Crodazosoft™ DBQ improves hair softness, combability and provides colour...
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    Micro-emulsified make-up removal gel

    This micro-emulsified make-up removal gel is made with micro-emulsion technology using Procetyl™ AWS with Brij™ O5 and Brij™ emulsifiers enable the gel to be delivered in a clear format. Crodamol™ IPIS is a great removing solvent with light sensory and easy spreadable texture. Glycerox™ HE and...
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    • BRIJ O20
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      Biodegradability statement with data summary applicable to all product codes/grades for this product.
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      HLB values
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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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    • brij O20, O3, S2
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    • BRIJ O20-SO-(TH) ETT0163
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      Product Information Dossier contains commonly requested regulatory and sustainability information such as origin, INCI, composition, impurities,...
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