Hydrogen Peroxide
- INCI:
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Also known as:
- Oxygenated water · H2O2
Oxidizing agent used as a bleach and as an active in disinfectant and sanitizing formulations. It decomposes into water and oxygen, which makes it attractive in low-residue formulas. In cosmetics it is used as an oxidant in hair bleaching and coloring products, and in institutional cleaning, laundry and industrial processes in accordance with applicable regulations.
Functions
Typical applications
- Surface disinfectants
- Laundry bleaching
- Institutional sanitization
- Textile bleaching
- Hair bleaching and coloring
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Enzyme that breaks down protein-based stains such as blood, egg, milk, and sweat during laundry washing. It makes it possible to formulate well-performing detergents at low temperatures, reducing the energy consumption of washing. Used in powder detergents, liquid detergents, and enzymatic pre-wash products.
Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride
Quaternary ammonium compound widely used as an active ingredient in disinfectant and sanitizing formulations for surfaces. It also provides cationic surfactant properties and an antistatic effect in the formula. Its use in disinfection is carried out in accordance with applicable health regulations.
Butyl Glycol
Butoxyethanol
Glycol ether with good coupling power between water and organic solvents, used as a solvent and coupling agent in aqueous formulations. It is a classic component of degreasers and all-purpose cleaners, and acts as a coalescing solvent in water-based coatings. Its use in cosmetics and veterinary products is subject to restrictions, so the applicable regulations are verified.
Caustic Potash
Potassium Hydroxide
Highly soluble alkali used in the manufacture of liquid and potassium soaps, degreasers, and industrial cleaners. It produces soaps that are more soluble and faster to saponify than those made with caustic soda. Also used for pH adjustment in concentrated liquid formulas.