Humectants

Propylene Glycol USP, also known as E1520, Isopropylene Glycol. Translucent high-purity liquid, fully miscible with water and minimum 99.5% active content. It is slightly viscous, colorless, and excellent as a solvent for organic compounds insoluble in water. Viscous and hygroscopic, it is suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Applications: foods, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other technical formulations. Properties: pH (1% solution) 6.0–7.0, specific gravity 1.030–1.037 g/cm³ (25 °C), maximum water 0.2%, color ≤10 Pt-Co, acidity as acetic acid ≤0.005%, chlorides ≤70 mg/kg, sulfates ≤60 mg/kg, heavy metals (Pb) ≤5 mg/kg, residue on ignition ≤70 mg/kg. Certification: Kosher. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Polysorbate 20 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 20, is a nonionic surfactant of industrial grade. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Functions as a solubilizer, wetting agent, and dispersant in aqueous media, stable over a wide pH range (6.0–8.0). Provides compatibility in formulations with ionic agents and improves emulsion stability. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. CAS 9005-64-5. Properties: hydroxyl number 100, max. moisture 3.0%, max. Gardner color 3.0, pH (5% solution) between 6.0 and 6.5. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

Polysorbate 60 nonionic emulsifier industrial grade, also known as sorbitan monolaurate ethoxylated 60. Slightly yellow liquid, 100% active. Nonionic surfactant based on ethoxylated sorbitan esters, soluble or dispersible in water, stable over a wide pH range (5.0–8.0). Acts as a wetting agent, dispersant, and lipophilic emulsifier, as well as a softener and solubilizer. Properties: hydroxyl number 81–96, max. acid value 2.2, max. free ethylene oxide content 10 ppm, characteristic odor, and paste presentation at 25 °C. CAS 9005-67-8. Store in original tightly closed container, in a cool, ventilated place, away from oxidizing agents. Applications: cosmetics, cleaning products, pharmaceutical formulations, among others. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 200, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Excellent water compatibility and solubility, with hygroscopic properties, viscosity control, and emulsifying capability. Ideal as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetics, and ceramics. Provides greater solvency, lubricity, and stability in formulations, as well as extended shelf life of the finished product. Properties: average molecular weight 190–210, hydroxyl value 535–590 mg KOH/g, pH 4.5–7.5 (5% solution), density 1.11–1.14 g/mL (25 °C), max. free ethylene oxide 10 ppm, max. ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content 0.25%. Also known as: poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide). CAS 25322-68-3. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 300, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Exhibits excellent water solubility, hygroscopic properties, viscosity control capability, and functions as an emulsifying agent. Stable in finished products, improves lubricity and extends the shelf life of formulations. Applications: used as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetics, and ceramics. Properties: average molecular weight 285–315, hydroxyl value 356–394 mg KOH/g, density 1.11–1.14 g/mL at 25 °C, pH 4.5–7.5 (5% solution), max. free ethylene oxide 10 ppm, max. ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content 0.25%. CAS 25322-68-3. Other names: poly(oxyethylene), poly(ethylene oxide). Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.

PEG 400, industrial grade. Translucent liquid, 100% active. Used as a lubricant in molds, textile fibers, cosmetic products, and ceramics. Offers excellent compatibility and water solubility, hygroscopic properties, viscosity control, and functions as an emulsifying agent. Properties: pH 5.0–7.0 (5% solution), average molecular weight 380–420, hydroxyl value 267–295 mg KOH/g, density 1.11–1.14 g/mL (25 °C), fully soluble in water, with free ethylene oxide ≤10 ppm and ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol content ≤0.25%. CAS 25322-68-3. Available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico.