Personal Care & Cosmetics

Description of PVP K30, a film former At Quimiconsult we offer USP/NF 26 grade PVP K30, also known as polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 or povidone K30. It is an amorphous, hygroscopic, linear, nonionic synthetic polymer, supplied as a white granular powder with a K value between 27.0 and 32.4. Its CAS number is 9003-39-8 and its systematic chemical name is 2-pyrrolidinone, 1-ethenyl-, homopolymer. PVP K30 is highly soluble in water and in a wide variety of organic solvents, including alcohols, glycols, organic acids and chlorinated compounds, making it one of the most versatile polymers available for industrial formulation. This exceptional solubility, combined with its nonionic nature, makes PVP K30 compatible with virtually any formulation system without altering the pH, reacting with other active ingredients or creating incompatibilities that limit its use. The most distinctive property of PVP K30 is its ability to form clear, glossy, flexible and tough films with adhesive, cohesive and di…

Methylparaben, a preservative and antimicrobial agent The USP-grade methylparaben offered by Quimiconsult is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservative designed for cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food applications that demand high purity, stability and safety in the microbiological protection of formulations. It comes as a fine white powder with an assay of 98.0–102.0 %, ensuring consistency in production processes and compliance with the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia. Its bacteriostatic and fungicidal action is especially effective against gram-positive bacteria, molds and yeasts, helping to maintain microbiological stability and extend the shelf life of water-based products and systems susceptible to contamination. From a physicochemical standpoint, methylparaben is very slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in 96 % ethanol and methanol, which makes it easy to incorporate into hydroalcoholic solutions, perfumes, mouthwashes and liquid cosmetic formulations. Its p…

Propylparaben USP description — High-Purity Propyl Ester of para-Hydroxybenzoic Acid At Quimiconsult we offer Propylparaben USP, also known as propyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-hydroxybenzoic acid) or simply propylparaben (propilparabeno), a pharmaceutical grade antimicrobial preservative widely used worldwide in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries for its high bacteriostatic and fungistatic power, its excellent safety profile documented over more than 80 years of commercial use, and its chemical stability in formulations —aqueous, hydroalcoholic and oily— across wide pH and temperature ranges. It is a fine white, odorless, tasteless powder, with a certified assay of 98.0–102.0% purity per the USP monograph, residue on ignition of 0.1% maximum, heavy metals (as lead) less than or equal to 10 mg/kg, and a low acidity value (NMT 0.1 mL of 0.1 N NaOH required to change the indicator color), parameters that guarantee pharmacopeial quality suitable for critical appli…

Description of Ethylparaben USP — High-Purity Ethyl Ester of para-Hydroxybenzoic Acid At Quimiconsult we offer Ethylparaben USP, also known as ethyl ester of para-hydroxybenzoic acid (4-hydroxybenzoic acid), ethylparaben (etilparabeno), ethyl paraben (etil parabeno) or ethylparaben, a pharmaceutical grade antimicrobial preservative widely used worldwide in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries for its strong bacteriostatic and fungistatic power, its excellent safety profile documented over decades of commercial use, and its unique balance between water solubility and biocidal potency, which positions it as the intermediate paraben of the family and one of the most regulatorily versatile. It is a fine white powder, odorless and tasteless, with a certified assay of 98.0 to 102.0% purity per the USP monograph, heavy metals (as lead) less than or equal to 10 mg/kg, and a low acidity value (NMT 0.1 mL of 0.1 N NaOH required to turn the indicator blue), parameters that guarantee …

Isolated Soy Protein Description — Soybean Protein Isolate with a Minimum of 90% Protein At Quimiconsult we offer Isolated Soy Protein, also known as soy protein isolate, soy isolate, SPI (Soy Protein Isolate) or simply isolated soy protein, a high-value functional ingredient obtained from the protein fraction of the soybean (Glycine max), from which virtually all non-protein components (soluble carbohydrates, fiber, oligosaccharides, residual lipids and minerals) have been removed to achieve a product with a minimum crude protein content of 90% on a dry basis. It is a fine, light yellow powder, practically neutral in odor and taste, with a pH in the range of 6.0 to 8.0 and controlled moisture of 7.0% maximum, parameters that ensure its technological functionality as an emulsifier, binder, water-retention agent and protein source in food formulations, supplements, functional beverages, infant formulas, processed meats, plant-based products and specialized nutrition. Soy protein isolat…

Potassium Iodate (KIO₃) Description: A High-Purity Stabilizer and Oxidizer At Quimiconsult we offer USP grade Potassium Iodate, a fine white powder with a purity of 99.0‑101.0% that meets pharmaceutical and food standards. It is a fine, white, stable and highly water-soluble powder used as an oxidizing agent, a nutritional source of iodine and a stabilizer in demanding industrial and analytical applications. Thanks to its high purity and solubility, potassium iodate can be easily incorporated into mineral feeds, flour and dough treatment and conditioning, as well as biocidal formulations. Its effectiveness as an oxidizer and antiseptic agent makes it a valuable ingredient in human and animal nutrition, baking, the analytical industry and sanitizing solutions. USP grade potassium iodate is available in Monterrey, with shipping throughout Mexico. Potassium iodate USP details and properties At Quimiconsult, our USP grade potassium iodate (KIO₃, CAS number 7758-05-6) is manufactured and …

Saniflow Base Description — Acid Concentrate for CIP Sanitizer (Dual-Function Formulation Base)   At Quimiconsult we manufacture Saniflow Base, an acid concentrate for producing dual-function CIP (Clean in Place) sanitizers. It is a formulation product (raw material), not a ready-to-use sanitizer: it is designed for manufacturers of industrial cleaning products —and for plants that formulate their own solutions on site— to make their CIP acid sanitizer by combining Saniflow Base with nitric acid and/or sulfuric acid. Its proprietary blend of fatty acids and low-foam surfactants provides the biocidal and descaling fraction of the finished product: in the recirculation phase, it removes scale and eliminates 100% of the remaining microorganisms, with biocidal action in seconds that penetrates even microcracks and coupling parts.   Saniflow Base is a colorless liquid with a minimum acidity of 25%, a pH of 1.50 to 3.50 (in a 1% solution) and a density of 0.95 to 1.50, with a low-foam profi…

Saniflow Description — Dual-Function CIP Sanitizer: Descaling Action and Biocidal Action   At Quimiconsult we manufacture Saniflow, a dual-function CIP (Clean in Place) sanitizer based on perpropionic acid that combines the acid detergent phase and the disinfection phase in a single product and a single recirculation. In the acid phase, its unique blend of fatty acids and low-foam surfactants removes scale (descaling action) and, at the same time, eliminates 100% of the remaining microorganisms (biocidal action). Its short-chain surfactants enable biocidal action within seconds and a descaling action that reaches even microcracks and fittings. With a minimum total acidity of 30%, a pH of 1.50 to 3.50 (in a 1% solution) and a low-foam profile, Saniflow is designed for CIP cleaning and disinfection in the food, dairy and beverage industries.   Saniflow optimizes the CIP program: it does the job of an acid detergent and a disinfectant with a single product. Instead of running an acid det…

Silad® Aqua Plus — Low-Viscosity Silicone Antifoam Emulsion for Industrial Applications   At Quimiconsult we manufacture Silad® Aqua Plus, a low-viscosity, general-purpose, highly cost-effective silicone (polydimethylsiloxane, PDMS) antifoam emulsion designed to successfully suppress and prevent foam formation in a wide variety of industrial processes. Silad® Aqua Plus is a very stable, easy-to-handle antifoam that excels in applications with nonionic and anionic surfactants that demand excellent durability, delivering superior performance under neutral, mildly alkaline or acidic conditions. It is an active-rich emulsion (20% active ingredient content by weight) that, thanks to its relatively low viscosity, is very easy to dose and meter and integrates simply into aqueous systems. As a direct manufacturer with our own R&D laboratory and more than 30 years of experience in specialty chemicals, we guarantee lot-to-lot consistency, with availability from our plant in Monterrey, Nuevo…