At a glance
Personal care foaming agents
Rinse-off foam architecture
- Ionic type
- Anionic / amphoteric
- Typical HLB
- High
- Foam
- High, mild
- Key industries
- Personal care
Biodegradability: Rinse-off foam systems (SLES + CAPB + amide) are the standard personal-care biodegradation story.
Applications
Foaming agent
Product range
Personal Care Foaming Agents
Personal care foaming agents technical guide
CMEA, LMEA, CMEA-EO, PEG glyceryl cocoates, coco betaine (35), and lauryl amine oxide (30) are the published grades. How they differ from a CMEA-vs-CAPB deep-dive is in the foaming agents guide.
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SML CAS 1338-39-2
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Sodium Myristyl Ether Sulfate CAS
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Lauric Monoethanolamide CAS
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - Personal Care Foaming Agents
Find answers to common questions about personal care foaming agents
Personal care foaming agents are specialty surfactants used in personal care products to generate stable, high-quality foam. They are essential in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and other foaming personal care products.
We offer anionic foaming agents, nonionic foaming agents, and specialty foaming surfactants for personal care applications. Our products produce stable, high-quality foam with excellent cleansing properties.
Personal care foaming agents are used in personal care products including shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand soaps, and bubble baths. They help generate stable foam, enhance cleansing, and improve product aesthetics.
Benefits include stable foam generation, enhanced cleansing properties, improved product aesthetics, better user experience, effective cleaning, and consistent product performance. They help create high-quality personal care products with superior foaming characteristics.
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