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Dimethyl lauramide/myristamide. NINOL® CAA acts as an aesthetic enhancer, fragrance solubilizer and multifunctional non-ionic surfactant. It stabilizes foam and provides superior viscosity building performance. Reduces complexity and the number of components in the finished formulation. Also, it can dissolve various organic materials at room temperature due to large Hansen Solubility sphere. NINOL® CAA is free of preservatives, cocamide diethanolamine (CDEA), diethanolamine (DEA), polymers, salts, ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane. NINOL® CAA is a biodegradable, naturally-derived green clear solution with 86% bio-renewable carbon index (BCI). Used in shampoo, body wash, liquid soap, facial cleanser, bubble bath, color cosmetics, deodorants and highly fragranced systems.

AMMONYX LO-A is an amphoteric surfactant finding application in personal care, HI&I applications as foam enhancers, viscosity builders and as emulsifiers and lubricants in textile applications. AMMONYX LO-A is targeted for use in the Asia market.

STEPAN-MILD GCC is an ester providing thickening, foam enhancing and solubilizing properties. It can be formulated in shampoos, body washes, liquid soaps, facial cleansers and skin creams and lotions. It is mild, PEG and EO/PO free and nitrogen free and can be incorporated into a cold mix formulation. This product also meets the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Program's surfactant screen for use in non-TSCA applications and is listed on www.cleangredients.org.