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Chemicals · Product Sheet

Detergent and Cosmetic

We supply surfactants such as LABSA, SLES and CAB, ethanolamines, glycerine and auxiliary chemicals to detergent and personal care manufacturers.

Detergent and Cosmetic — Chemical plant at night
Detergent and CosmeticChemical plant at night

Overview

From powder and liquid detergents to shampoos and shower gels, cleaning and personal care formulations are built on surfactants, neutralisers and auxiliary chemicals. Fonte Global offers the core raw materials of these formulations from a single source.

For cosmetic and personal care applications, products are shipped with the relevant grade documentation (e.g. USP for glycerine) and batch certificates of analysis.

Portfolio

Detergent and Cosmetic Portfolio

01

LABSA 96%

We supply linear alkylbenzene sulphonic acid, the main surfactant in powder and liquid laundry detergents and dishwashing liquids.

Technical specifications for LABSA 96%
Active matter96%
02

SLES 70% (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate)

We offer SLES, which provides rich foam in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and dishwashing liquids.

Technical specifications for SLES 70% (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate)
Active matter70%
03

DBSA (Dodecylbenzene Sulphonic Acid)

We supply DBSA, used in detergent formulations as well as an emulsifier, wetting agent and acid catalyst.

04

Ethanolamines (MEA / DEA / TEA)

We offer ethanolamines used for neutralisation in soaps and detergents, pH adjustment and emulsification in cosmetics, gas treating and metalworking fluids.

Technical specifications for Ethanolamines (MEA / DEA / TEA)
TypeMEA · DEA · TEA
05

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)

We supply potassium hydroxide used in the production of liquid soap, potassium salts and biodiesel.

Technical specifications for Potassium Hydroxide (KOH)
FormFlakes
06

Glycerine (USP)

We offer pharmacopoeia-grade glycerine for cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceutical and food applications.

Technical specifications for Glycerine (USP)
GradeUSP
07

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)

We supply isopropyl alcohol used as a solvent in disinfectants, cosmetics, inks and electronics cleaning.

08

Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAB)

We offer CAB, a mild amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam in shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers.

09

Citric Acid

We supply citric acid, used as a descaler and chelating agent in detergents, a pH adjuster in cosmetics and an acidity regulator in food and beverages.

Technical specifications for Citric Acid
FormAnhydrous · Monohydrate

Logistics

Supply and Logistics

Liquid products are shipped in drums, IBCs or ISO tanks; flake and crystalline products in 25 kg bags on pallets.

Packaging
Drums · IBC · ISO tank · 25 kg bags
Documents
CoA · SDS · Certificate of origin
Delivery terms
FOB · CFR · CIF