Secondary surfactants are supporting surfactants used in combination with primary surfactants to enhance the overall performance of formulations.
The secondary surfactants improve specific attributes such as foam stability, mildness, viscosity, and sensory feel.
These are used in various applications such as Personal Care, Home Care, Industrial Applications and Decorative formulations.
SSPL offers amide esters such as Coco monoethanolamide and Coco Diethanolamide and anionics such as sodium octyl sulfate.
Amide esters
Coco Diethanolamide
CAS No: 68603-42-9
INCI Name: Cocamide DEA
Excellent foam booster, commonly used alongwith anionics
Viscosity building and foam stabilising
Also aid in control of the dissolution rate of formulations in various product forms
Used in shampoos, hand washes and hair care products
SSPLs coco diethanolamide is completely naturally derived and readily biodegradable
Coco Monoethanolamide
CAS No: 68140-00-1
INCI Name: Cocamide MEA
Coco monoethanolamide is an amide of monoethanolamine and coconut oil fatty acids.
It functions as a foam booster, giving richer and denser foam.
It is also a viscosity increasing agent frequently used to thicken the aqueous phase of formulations and emulsify the blended ingredients
Usedthroughout the range of hair products and skin care preparations.
Also used in hard surface cleaners
SSPLs Coco MEA is completely naturally derived and readily biodegradable
Special anionics
Sodium Octyl Sulfates
CAS No: 142-31-4
It is used as a wetting and air entraining agent
Low viscosity with moderate foaming properties
Hydrotropic
Stable in high salt as well as alkali concentration
Used in textiles and firefighting foams due to the unique foam structure it creates especially in hard water; creates foam with a higher degree of hydration