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Isethionates

Isethionates

Proven Sulfate-free Surfactant Chemistry

Consumers expect cleansing products to provide rich foam with a pleasing after-feel. The choice of surfactant in achieving this, especially in premium or specialist products, is key.

Our comprehensive range of easy-to-use, mild surfactants and performance blends offers dense luxurious foams in:

  • Shampoos
  • Body and face washes
  • Bath foams
  • Shower gels
  • Babycare

 

Iselux® – the clear solution for luxurious lather

A technological breakthrough in surfactant chemistry, Iselux® (Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) is unique in its delivery of dense foam with a rich, elegant after-feel in mild and clear formulations.

As a sulfate-free surfactant, Iselux® offers further appeal for those targeting label-conscious consumers. A functional alternative to ammonium lauryl sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate, Iselux® leads the way in sulfate-free.

Ideal as a primary or secondary surfactant, Iselux® is the clear choice for sulfate-free innovation.

 

Pureact– mild functional surfactants

Our Pureact range of mild surfactants includes nearly 20 different options to meet varying requirements.


Our range includes:

Iselux®*

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Iselux® is a flaked primary or secondary surfactant and is ideally used where a dense, luxurious foam and elegant after-feel is desired. It provides gentle yet thorough cleansing with outstanding rinseability. The excellent water solubility properties allow the formulator to produce crystal clear liquid cleansing systems. The secondary ester structure of Iselux® makes it more hydrolytically stable than many common esters and this.  This coupled with its broad pH stability range, makes formulating easy.

 

Iselux® CO

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Iselux® CO is a flaked primary or secondary surfactant and is ideally used where a dense, luxurious foam and elegant after-feel is desired. It provides gentle yet thorough cleansing with outstanding rinseability. The excellent water solubility properties allow the formulator to produce crystal clear liquid cleansing systems. The secondary ester structure of Iselux® CO makes it more hydrolytically stable than many common esters. This coupled with its broad pH stability range makes formulating easy. Iselux® CO is derived from coconut.

 

Iselux® LQ-CLR-SB*

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Iselux® LQ-CLR-SB is an easy-to-use liquid version of Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate.  It is an extremely mild surfactant that is ideal for use in shower gels, facial cleansers, shampoos, liquid cleansing systems, and luxury foam baths. It can be used in formulations as a primary or secondary surfactant and is ideally used where a dense, luxurious foam and elegant after-feel is desired. It provides gentle yet thorough cleansing with outstanding rinseability. The excellent water solubility properties allow the formulator to produce crystal clear liquid cleansing systems.

 

Iselux® SCMI*

Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate

Iselux® SCMI is a flaked primary or secondary surfactant and is ideally used where a dense, luxurious foam and elegant after-feel is desired. It provides gentle yet thorough cleansing with outstanding rinseability. The excellent water solubility properties allow the formulator to produce crystal clear liquid cleansing systems. The secondary ester structure of Iselux® SCMI makes it more hydrolytically stable than many common esters and this. Sulfate-free anionic surfactant for clear and opaque systems.

 

Pureact I-78P*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-78P is a powdered surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-78 Flakes*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-78 Flakes is a sulfate-free surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-78C*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-78C is a noodled surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-78-6*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (and) Aqua (and) Sorbitol

Pureact I-78-6 is a sulfate-free mild anionic surfactant for opaque systems. Ideal for use in syndet/combo bars.

 

PUREACT I-80P*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-80P is a powdered surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-85F*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-85F is a flaked surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-85C*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-85C is a noodled surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-85E Flakes*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-85E Flakes is a sulfate-free surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact I-85 EC*

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Pureact I-85EC is a noodled surfactant especially designed for use in personal cleansing products. It combines mildness and resistance to hard and soft water with high foaming properties similar to soap. It is compatible with soap and gives excellent lime-soap dispersibility.

 

Pureact SLI*

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

Pureact SLI is a very high foaming, sulfate-free, mild anionic surfactant.

 


Isethionate Surfactant Blends

Pureact SNDT-65

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (and) Stearic Acid

Pureact SNDT-65 is an optimized blend of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Stearic Acid, designed to enhance both processing efficiency and consumer performance. It can be used as-is for low pH syndet bars or blended with soap to produce exceptionally mild high-quality beauty bars for the personal care market.

 

Pureact SNDT-65 CO

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (and) Myristic Acid

Pureact SNDT-65 CO is an optimized blend of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Myristic Acid that is produced from 100% coconut-based fatty acid.  Sold as easily handled flakes, Pureact SNDT-65 CO is specifically designed for making solid cleansing products with a smooth texture and luxurious lather.

 

Pureact SNDT-CB

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate (and) Stearic Acid (and) Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Pureact SNDT-CB is a unique, ready-to-use, flaked base which is intended to be used in combo bars. Pureact SNDT-CB is designed for use in combo bars between 10% and 30%, as is. This patent-pending blend of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate and Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is easy to process and leaves the bar smooth at both cold and hot water temperatures.


* RSPO Mass Balance version available on request