F O R M U L AT I O N S

Blending science with creativity Our researchers and formulation

is an art. At Innospec we call it
scientivity. With our range of high
quality personal care ingredients,
you can improve processes and
formulations to invigorate your
products and maximize consumer
appeal.
Whether you want to excite consumers
with new hair care products or skin
cleansers, improve performance in
sunscreens or antiperspirants, or
develop environmentally-friendly
solutions, we have the technologies
and expertise you need.
scientists are continually developing
new formulations to showcase our
products and inspire formulators
around the world. We’ve chosen
a few of our favorites to include in
this booklet. Each one demonstrates
how our ingredients can be used to
create end products with particular
performance benefits.
Luscious lather sulfate-free
bodywash - AC136
This sulfate-free bodywash combines
Iselux® and Pureact WS Conc. to
produce dense creamy lather. Activsoft
C-17 imparts a soft, elegant feel to
the skin and enhances foam quality
with Activsoft S and Aminol® CM
flakes thickening the formulation
and stabilizing the foam. Finsolv® TN
acts as a solubilizer to gently remove
soils from the skin and provides
conditioning.
Shiny locks intensive
conditioner - H0042
Condicare SD provides intensive
conditioning in this five minute
treatment mask. Hair is left feeling
soft and silky with good shine and
manageability.
Silk touch day cream - S0110
This feather-light moisturizer features
Activemol EH-25, which provides great
emolliency and skin-feel without any
oiliness. A mineral oil free formulation,
it benefits from added vitamins and
also uses Natrlquest® E30, Innospec’s
biodegradable chelating agent.
Clearly kind foaming hand
wash - AC011b
Iselux® gives a long-lasting luxurious
foam to this clear cleansing wash.
Finsolv® SLB-201 and Finsolv® EMG-20
ensure a soft moisturized after-feel on
the skin. The formulation is also ideal
for a mild and gentle face wash.
Golden goddess
moisturizer - S0087
This light, readily absorbed moisturizer
leaves a subtle golden sheen on the
skin. It contains Finsolv® TN which
provides emolliency and removes any
oiliness associated with using other
oils. The formulation is thickened with
Rhesperse RM100.
Fabulous foaming sulfate-free
shampoo - AC042
Finsolv® SLB-201 and Finsolv® EMG-20
provide conditioning in this thick and
creamy shampoo. Pureact WS Conc.
and Pureact I-78C create excellent
flash-foam which rinses easily to leave
hair feeling soft and clean.
Light as a feather sunscreen
spray - AC069
This sunscreen spray uses Finsolv® TPP
and Finsolv® EB as the solubilizers for
the organic sunscreen agents. Finsolv®
TPP offers enhanced solubilization
versus Finsolv® TN so only a small
amount is required. Finsolv® EB
helps to achieve a totally non-greasy
formulation that is easily applied and
absorbed.
 Luscious lather sulfate-free bodywash AC136
A mild, sulfate-free cleansing bodywash which demonstrates the ability of Iselux® to create structured systems delivering
high oil content while retaining excellent foaming properties.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s. to 100
Sodium Chloride 4.00
B Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride Activsoft C-17 (Innospec) 0.20
C Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate Miranol C2M Conc. NP (Rhodia) 7.50
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Pureact WS Conc. (Innospec) 7.50
D Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum Activsoft S (Innospec) 0.50
Glycerin 1.00
E Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Iselux® LQ-CLR-SB (Innospec) 30.00
Cocamide MEA Aminol® CM Flakes (Innospec) 3.50
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Mirataine BET C-30 (Rhodia) 10.00
F Canola Oil Rita Canola Oil (Rita Corp.) 10.00
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Finsolv® TN (Innospec) 2.00
G Preservative, Dye(s), Parfum q.s.
H Citric Acid (50% aqueous solution) q.s. to pH 5.0-5.6

Preparation procedure
1 Prepare phase A with gentle stirring.
2 With smooth mechanical agitation, slowly blend B into system. Mix until completely dispersed and uniform.
3 Slowly blend C into system and mix until uniform. Warm system to 40-45ºC with smooth mechanical agitation.
4 Slowly blend premix D into main system and mix until uniform.
5 Add phase E ingredients to system sequentially with gentle stirring.
6 Remove heat and blend phase F into main system.
7 Add compatible perfume, dye(s) and preservative.
8 Adjust pH of system to 5.0-5.6 with citric acid solution (50% aqueous) as required. System should thicken noticeably with
pH adjustment. Mix gently for at least 30 minutes to reach final consistency.

Properties
Appearance : White cream
pH : 5-5.6
Viscosity* : 200,000-250,000cps
Stability : 1 month at 45ºC

* Brookfield T-B @ 0.5rpm, 25oC

 Shiny locks intensive conditioner H0042
Indulgent hair conditioner containing Condicare SD to leave hair looking shiny and feeling smooth. This intensive treatment
mask should be smoothed onto hair and left for at least five minutes before rinsing thoroughly.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s to 100
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Condicare SD (Innospec) 2.00
Citric Acid 0.30
Panthenol 0.50
Cetrimonium Chloride (25% active) 3.00
B Stearyl Alcohol 4.00
Cetyl Alcohol 3.00
Cyclopentasiloxane Xiameter PMX-245 (Dow Corning) 2.00
Dimethicone Xiameter PMX-200 (Dow Corning) 0.20
C Preservative Euxyl K100 (Schülke & Mayr) q.s
Parfum q.s

Preparation procedure
1 Prepare phase A and heat to 65oC stirring.
2 Prepare phase B and heat to 65oC stirring.
3 Add B to A with high shear.
4 Allow to cool to 40oC before adding C.

Properties
Appearance : White cream
pH : 4.5-5.5
Viscosity* : 10,000-20,000cps
Stability : 1 month at 45ºC

* Brookfield RVT @ 20rpm, 25oC, #6 spindle

 Silk touch day cream S0110
A quickly absorbed, light, silky moisturizing lotion for the face and neck. This formulation is cold process and mineral
oil free.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s to 100
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Natrlquest® E30 (Innospec) 0.10
Glycerin 3.00
B Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate Silsense DW-18 (Surfachem) 1.00
C12-15 Alkyl Ethyhexanoate Activemol EH-25 (Innospec) 8.00
Dimethicone, 350cps Abil 350 (Evonik) 1.50
Tocopherol Acetate 0.20
C Sodium Polyacrylate Rhesperse RM100 (Innospec) 1.50
Preservative Euxyl K100 (Schülke & Mayr) q.s
Parfum q.s

Preparation procedure
1 Prepare phases A and B separately with gentle mixing until uniform.
2 Add B to A with stirring.
3 Add C with gentle mixing and stir until uniform.

Properties
Appearance : Glossy, white lotion
pH : 6.0-6.5
Viscosity* : 18,000-20,000cps
Stability : Passed 1 month at 45oC

* Brookfield RVT @ 20rpm, 25oC, #6 spindle

 Clearly kind foaming hand wash AC011b
Ultra mild, clear hand wash that provides a dense, stable foam when delivered via pump dispenser. It imparts a long-
lasting, creamy lather on application, low tack on dry down and a soft, moisturizing, silky after-feel on the skin.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s to 100
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate Iselux® LQ-CLR-SB (Innospec) 25.00
B Glycerin 1.00
Polyquaternium-10 Ucare Polymer JR-125 (Dow) 0.20
C Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Pureact WS Conc. (Innospec) 3.00
Dimethicone PEG-8 Benzoate Finsolv® SLB-201 (Innospec) 0.50
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate Finsolv® EMG-20 (Innospec) 1.00
D Preservative, Parfum q.s.
E Citric Acid (50% aqueous solution) q.s. to pH 5.5-6.0

Preparation procedure
1 Prepare phase A, heating to 45-50ºC with stirring.
2 Add the premix of phase B and mix until uniform.
3 Slowly blend in phase C ingredients one at a time and mix until uniform.
4 Cool system to 30-35ºC. Slowly blend in preservative and mix until uniform.
5 Adjust pH to 5.5-6.0 with 50% aqueous citric acid solution.

Properties
Appearance : Clear, thin liquid
pH : 5.5-6.0
Stability : Passed 1 month at 45oC
 Golden goddess moisturizer S0087
A rapidly absorbed, silky moisturizing lotion which leaves a golden sparkle on the skin.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s to 100
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Natrlquest® E30 (Innospec) 0.10
Glycerin 2.00
Polyquaternium-7 Condicare PQ7 (Innospec) 2.00
B Isopropyl Palmitate 4.00
Caprylic Triglyceride 2.00
Dimethicone PEG-7 Isostearate Silsense DW-18 (Surfachem) 1.00
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Finsolv® TN (Innospec) 1.00
Mineral Oil – light 1.00
Dimethicone, 350cps Abil 350 (Evonik) 1.50
Tocopherol Acetate 0.20
Panthenol 0.20
Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide Reflecks Gleams of Gold (Engelhard) 1.50
C Sodium Polyacrylate Rhesperse RM100 (Innospec) 1.50
Preservative Euxyl K100 (Schülke & Mayr) q.s
Parfum q.s

Preparation procedure
1 Prepare phases A and B separately with stirring.
2 Add B to A with stirring.
3 Add C with gentle mixing until uniform.

Properties
Appearance : Glossy, white lotion
pH : 6.0-6.5
Viscosity* : 18,000-20,000cps
Stability : Passed 1 month at 45oC

* Brookfield RVT @ 20rpm, 25oC, #6 spindle

 Fabulous foaming sulfate-free shampoo AC042
Luxuriously thick, sulfate-free conditioning shampoo gel with good flash foam.

INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w

A Aqua q.s to 100
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Natrlquest® E30 (Innospec) 0.10
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate crosspolymer Carbopol Ultrez 20 (Noveon) 0.80
Glycerin 3.00
B Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Pureact WS Conc. (Innospec) 15.00
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Pureact I-78C (Innospec) 4.00
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Mirataine BET C-30 (Rhodia) 5.00
Ceteth-10 Brij C10 (Uniqema) 1.00
Dimethicone PEG-8 Benzoate Finsolv® SLB-201 (Innospec) 0.75
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate Finsolv® EMG-20 (Innospec) 0.50
Polyquaternium-7 Condicare PQ7 (Innospec) 1.00
C Triethanolamine 0.90
D Preservative q.s.
E Citric Acid (50% aqueous solution) q.s. to pH 5.5-6.0

Preparation procedure
1 Add Natrlquest® E30 to water.
2 Begin heating to 50-60 ºC and add and mix the Carbopol until fully hydrated.
3 Add glycerin with stirring.
4 With smooth mechanical agitation, slowly blend each ingredient of phase B, one at a time, into phase A and mix until
completely dispersed.
5 Add TEA and mix until uniform.
6 Cool system to 30-35ºC, add preservative and mix until uniform.
7 Adjust pH to 5.5-6.0 with citric acid solution as needed.

Properties
Appearance : Translucent, thick gel
pH : 5.5-6.0
Viscosity* : 40,000-45,000 cps
Stability : Passed 1 month at 45oC, 3 freeze/thaw cycles

* Brookfield DV-E @ 10 rpm, 25oC, #3 spindle

 Light as a feather sunscreen spray AC069
3 SPF 18+ sunscreen spray featuring Finsolv® TPP with a broad-spectrum UV protection and a smooth, silky after-feel.
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INCI ingredients Trade name (supplier) %w/w
A Aqua q.s to 100
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Natrlquest® E30 (Innospec) 0.10
B Glycerin 2.75
Xanthan Gum Keltrol CG-SFT (CP Kelco) 0.10
C Triethanolamine 0.20
D C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (and) Dipropylene Glycol Finsolv® TPP (Innospec) 4.00
Dibenzoate (and) PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Eusolex 9020 (EMD Chemicals) 3.00
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Eusolex 2292 (EMD Chemicals) 6.00
Cetyl Alcohol 0.45
Butyrospermum Parkii Shebu (Rita Corporation) 0.50
Dimethicone PEG-8 Benzoate Finsolv® SLB-201 (Innospec) 1.75
Ethylhexyl Benzoate Finsolv® EB (Innospec) 1.25
Phenyl Trimethicone DC 556 Cosmetic Grade (Dow Corning) 1.00
E Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylates crosspolymer Pemulen TR-2 Polymer (Noveon) 0.15
F Parfum 0.25
Methyl Gluceth-20 Benzoate Finsolv® EMG-20 (Innospec) 1.50
G Preservative q.s.

Preparation procedure
1 Add Natrlquest® E30 into water.
2 Start to heat at 75oC and add premix B and ingredient C.
3 In a separate vessel, mix and melt ingredients D to 75oC.
4 Add ingredient E to oil phase at 75oC with stirring until evenly dispersed.
5 Add oil phase (D) to water phase at 75oC with stirring.
6 Start cooling and add and mix ingredients F and G below 50oC and continue mixing to below 25 oC.

Properties
Appearance : Milky white
pH : 5.5-6.0
Stability : 1 month at 45oC
Viscosity* : 1,000-3,000 cps
Star rating : 3
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* Brookfield DV-E @ 50rpm, 27-30ºC, #2 spindle 5 person in-vivo SPF test
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