Sasol Olefins & Surfactants
Parafol (Vegetable Derived Paraffins)
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High purity, highly linear single cut paraffins made from renewable resources. The liquid PARAFOL types can be used as natural-based replacement for cyclomethicone D5 or petrochemical isoalkanes. The solid PARAFOL types can be used as wax additives or replacement of high molecular weight dimethicone.
| Trade Name | INCI or Chemical Name | Applications |
| Parafol 12-97 | Dodecane | vegetable-based alternative to cyclomethicone D5. hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics |
| Parafol 14-97 | Tetradecane | as natural based replacement for petrochemical-based isoalkanes. hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics |
| Parafol 16-97 | Cetyl Alkane | hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics |
| Parafol 18-97 | Stearyl Alkane | hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics |
| Parafol 22-95 | Behenyl Alkane | hair care, skin care, sun care, color cosmetics |
Ceralution (Gemini Surfactants)
| Trade Name | INCI or Chemical Name | Applications |
| Ceralution ES | Ceteareth-25 (and) Disodium Ethylene Dicocoamide PEG-15 Disulfate | Universal Emulsifier for O/W Sprayable Emulsions, O/W Mousses, sunscreen sprays |
| Ceralution H | Behenyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate and Glyceryl Stearate Citrate and Disodium Ethylene Dicocoamide PEG-15 Disulfate | Universal and robust emulsifier forO/W Creams and Lotions, sprays with pigments, sunscreen products |
Cosmacol (AHA Esters)
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COSMACOL esters are lipophilic emollients based on linear or mono-branched primary fatty alcohols. This product line includes raw materials with different skin feeling, from light to rich, and offers ingredients for a wide range of finished cosmetics. COSMACOL esters show generally good spreadability and non-greasy feel.
| Trade Name | INCI or Chemical Name | Applications |
| Cosmacol ECI | Tri C12-13 Alkyl Citrate | Carries safely to the skin citric acid, giving cosmetic products sebum control benefits. Excellent binder for pigments, most suitable emollient for sunscreen lotions or foundations/ |
| Cosmacol ECL | Tri C14-15 Alkyl Citrate | Soft flaked wax which improves spreadability of cosmetics. Stability against blooming in lipsticks and pencils. Sunscreen as a consistency factor. Spreading agent in creams. Mild keratolic emollient in skin care. |
| Cosmacol ELI | C12-13 Alkyl Lactate | Enzymatic inhibitor in deodorants, Cocamide DEA replacer in rinse-off products, mild keratolitic and moisturizing emollient in skin care and bath & body products, wetting and dispersing agent in lipsticks |
| Cosmacol EMI | Di-C12-13 Alkyl Malate | Non-greasy lipid, easily used in emulsion or anhydrous, provides particular spreadability and unique texture. Moisturizing properties, conditioning agent. |
| Cosmacol ETI | Di-C12-13 Alkyl Tartrate | Dispersing agent for TiO2, tech or micronized grade, provides sunscreen products with better stability and thinner film once applied on skin. Reliable emollient for make-up products, replaces castor oil. |
| Cosmacol N-II-9 | C12-13 Pareth-9 | Solubilizing agent for fragrances and essential oils |
Surfactants and Intermediates
| Trade Name | INCI or Chemical Name | Applications |
| Marlinat 242/90 Mc | MIPA-Laureth Sulfate (and) Propylene Glycol | water-free ethersulfate; base surfactant exhibiting a high foaming power; for water-free shower oils and aqueous, clear personal cleansing products with high oil content |
| Marlowet CG | PEG-18 Castor Oil Dioleate | Emulsifier for Oils |
| MARLOWET 1072 | Laureth-5 Carboxylic Acid | Raw material to produce the corresponding salts which are very mild |
| Marlosol PK 9040 | INCI: Laureth-4 | Suitable for use in water free shower oil as cleansing agent and texture enhancer, or both. |