Surfactant applications Cosmetics toiletries

A significant amount of information regarding the uses of silicone surfactants is still found primarily in the patent art, but the major applications have recently been reviewed in journals. Silicone (or siloxane) surfactants are also called silicone polyethers (SPEs), polyalkylene oxide silicone copolymers, silicone poly(oxyalkylene) copolymers and silicone glycols. The International Cosmetic Ingredient Nomenclature and the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA) adopted name is dimethicone copolyol. 

Surfactants constitute some of the most important (in terms of function, not quantity) ingredients in cosmetic and toiletry products, foods, coatings, pharmaceuticals, and many other systems of wide economic and technological importance. In many, if not most, of those applications, polymeric materials, either natural or synthetic, are present in the final product formulations or are present in the targets for their use. Other surfactant applications, especially in the medical and biological fields, also potentially involve the interaction of polymers (including proteins, nucleosides, etc.) with surfactant system. 

Oils and fats are converted into fatty acids and other derivatives for use in lubricants, plastics, resins, soap, surfactants, cosmetics, toiletries and textile chemicals. The Division has started research in this area to optimize and enhance the usage of palm oil in oleochemicals for the above applications. Among the topics being studied are -... 

Lit B.Salka Cosmetics Toiletries 108,89-94 (1993) K.Hill et al. AU lpolyglycosides, Technology, Properties and Application VCH Weinheim (1997) W.v.Rybinski, K.Hill in Novel Surfactants p. 31 Marcel DekkerNY. Basel, Hongkong (1998)... 

These surfactants contain both cationic and anionic groups. The products are relatively expensive because of the raw materials involved and processing costs. Typical applications include shampoos, bubble baths, and other toiletries and cosmetics where mildness is a major concern. A typical product is shown below ... 

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