PRODUCT CATALOGUE
2 ABOUT SPE 3 OUR PARTNERS 4-5 VITAMINS & ACTIVE INGREDIENTS 6-7 UV FILTERS 8-9 EMOLLIENTS & SOLVENTS 10-11 RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS & CONDITIONERS 12-13 PRESERVATIVES & FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES 14 NOTES 15
Ideally located in Düsseldorf, Milan and Paris, SPE is a trusted distribution partner with a lean passionate organization dedicated to the cosmetics industry. We supply an extensive array of high quality raw materials throughout the entire EMEA region. We care for our audited manufacturers exclusive partners and provide first class client service, creative thinking and quick & reliable deliveries.
OUR PARTNERS Zhejiang Medicine Co. Ltd. XINFA Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. CITRÓLEO Ind. e Com. de Óleos Essenciais Ltda. Chemspec Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. Jubilant Life Science Ltd. KH Neochem Co. Ltd. 4
OUR PARTNERS MFCI Hubei Meikai Chemical Co., Ltd. Synerguar Hydrocolloid Tech. Co. Ltd. Kyowa Pharma Chemical Co., Ltd. Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. Glico Nutrition Co., Ltd. JGC Catalysts & Chemicals Ltd. 5
VITAMINS & ACTIVE INGREDIENTS D-Panthenol D-Panthenol 75% INCI: Panthenol Use level: 0.3% -5% Aqueous solution, stabilized with citric acid D-Panthenol is the pro-vitamin of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5). stimulates wound healing very good moisturizing, anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation properties deep penetration into the hair cortex strengthens the hair shaft improves flexibility and stability of nails Soothing DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate INCI: Tocopheryl Acetate Use level: 0.3% -5% Tocopheryl Acetate is the more stable acetic acid ester of Tocopherol. It is absorbed easily by the skin where it is cleaved into Tocopherol. prevents skin damage by free radicals reduces peroxidation of skin lipids (less wrinkles) increases the moisture-retaining ability of the epidermis Anti-aging Antioxidant Niacinamide INCI: Niacinamide Use level: 0.3% - 5% Niacinamide also referred as Vitamin B3- forms the essential constituent of the oxidoreduction coenzymes NAD and NADP. stimulates new collagen synthesis upregulates biosynthesis of epidermal skin lipids, in particular Ceramide inhibits the transfer of melanosomes form melanocytes to keratinocytes (whitening, reduction skin pigmentation) regulates sebum contents of skin and acne improves skin barrier function protect against UV induced immune suppression Anti-acne Anti-aging Hair Conditioning Sebum control Skin barrier strengthening Skin lightening Vitamin A Palmitate 1.7M (Toc) Vitamin A Palmitate 1.0M (Toc) INCI: Retinyl Palmitate Additives: Tocopherol Use level: 0.05% - 0.3% Diluted with sunflower oil (Helianthus Annuus) Vitamin A Palmitate is the more stable form of Retinol, it releases Vitamin A on contact with enzymes in the skin. stimulates cell proliferation improves the barrier function of the skin improves skin elasticity counters the effects of skin aging Anti-aging Skin barrier strengthening 6
VITAMINS & ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Panadoxine P INCI: Pyridoxine Cyclic Phosphate Use level: 0.5% - 3% Panadoxine P is a derivative of Vitamin B6 with superior stability in light and heat. On skin it is converted to Pyridoxine. minimizes pore size reduces facial shine regulates sebum production reduces skin inflammation moisturizes the skin Anti-aging Pore size minimizer Sebum control Soothing Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) INCI: Ubiquinone, biotechnological Use level: 0.01% to 0.3% Coenzyme Q10 is produced by fermentation of Glucose (corn starch). penetrates into the living layers of the skin act as an antioxidant in human skin reduces the effects of photoaging Anti-aging Antioxidant Natural alpha Bisabolol INCI: Bisabolol Use level: 0.1% - 0.5% Alpha Bisabolol is a 100% natural product, sustainably produced anti-inflammation properties stimulates wound healing antibacterial (deodorizing) activities Anti-acne Anti-bacterial Soothing Bioglycogen INCI: Glycogen, biotechnological Use level: 0.1% 1% Bioglycogen is enzymatically synthesized glycogen produced from corn starch. stimulates hyaluronan and ceramide production improves stratum corneum hydration reduces wrinkles depth reduces pore size inhibits accumulation of reactive oxygen species by UVB radiation suppresses erythema value after UVB irradiation Anti-aging Pore size minimizer Soothing 7
UV-FILTERS Chem 1789 INCI: Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Chem 1789 (BMDBM) is a very effective oil soluble UV-A filter EU: max. 5% US: max. 3% Australia: max. 5% China: max 5% Japan: max. 10% Octyl Methoxycinnamate- OMCX Octyl Methoxycinnamate- OMCX with BHT INCI: Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate Stabilized with BHT OMCX is a highly effective oil soluble UV-B filter with excellent dissolving properties for crystalline UV filters. BHT free EU: max. 10% US: max. 7.5% Australia: max. 10% China: max. 10% Japan: max.20% Octocrylene INCI: Octocrylene Octocrylene is an effective oil soluble liquid UV-B filter. It has excellent dissolving properties for crystalline UV filters. Due to its outstanding photostability it is used as photostabilizer, e.g. for BMDBM. EU: max.10%* US: max. 10% Australia: max. 10% China: max. 10%* Japan: max. 10% *as acid Chemsol HS INCI: Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid Chemsol HS (PBSA) is a highly effective water soluble UV-B absorber. EU: max.8%* US: max. 4% Australia: max. 4% China: max. 8%* Japan: max. 3% *as acid Chem HMS INCI: Homosalate Chem HMS is an effective oil soluble liquid UV-B filter. It is an excellent solubilizer for crystalline UV filters such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Ethylhexyl Triazone. EU: max. 10% US: max. 15% Australia: max. 10% China: max. 10% Japan: max. 10% 8
UV-FILTERS Chem OS INCI: Ethylhexyl Salicylate Chem OS is an effective oil soluble liquid UV-B filter. It is an excellent solubilizer for crystalline UV filters such as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane and Ethylhexyl Triazone. EU: max. 5% US: max. 5% Australia: max. 5% China: max. 5% Japan: max. 10% Chem DHBT INCI: Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone Chem DHBT is an effective UV-B filter, very soluble in cosmetic oils. Due to its high specific extinction and its excellent solubility is much more effective than currently available UV filters EU: max. 10% US: not approved Australia: not approved China: max. 10% Japan: not approved Chem L 150 INCI: Ethylhexyl Triazone Chem L 150 is a highly effective oil soluble UV-B filter with an excellent photostability. EU: max. 5% US: not approved Australia: max. 5% China: max. 5% Japan: max. 5% Benzophenone-3 INCI: Benzophenone-3 Benzophenone-3 is an oil soluble broad band UV-filter. It is widely used in sun protection preparations. It can also offer protection of colorants against fading and help stabilize fragrances and actives against oxidation. EU: max. 6% US: max. 6% Australia: max. 10% China: max. 10% Japan: max. 5% Benzophenone-4 INCI: Benzophenone-4 Benzophenone-4 is an oil soluble broad band UV-filter. It is widely used in sun protection preparations. It can also offer protection of colorants against fading and help stabilize fragrances and actives against oxidation. EU: max. 5%* US: max. 10% Australia: max. 10% China: max. 5%* Japan: not approved *as acid 9
EMOLLIENTS & SOLVENTS Açaí Oil INCI: Euterpe Oleracea Pulp Oil Use level: 0.1% - 10% Açaí Oil is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in omega-3, omega-6, omega-9 fatty acids and polyphenols (anthocyanins). antioxidant properties moisturizes and nourishes the skin effective in hyperpigmentation treatments Antioxidant Anti-aging Nourishing Skin lightening Andiroba Oil INCI: Carapa Guiamensis Seed Oil Use level: 1% - 5% Andirobai Oil is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in fatty acids and limonoids. anti-inflammatory activity moisturizes and revitalizes the skin natural insect repellent Soothing Babaçu Oil INCI: Orbignya Oleifera Use level: 0.5% - 8% Babaçu Oil is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in lauric acid. moisturizes the skin emulsifying properties penetration enhancer effect Hair Conditioning Buriti Oil INCI: Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil Use level: 1.5% - 5% Buriti Oil is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in oleic-/lauric acids and carotenoids. antioxidant properties anti-inflammatory activity moisturizes the skin Antioxidant Anti-ageing Hair condition Soothing Cupuaçu Butter INCI: Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter Use level: 1% - 10% Cupuaçu Butter is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in oleic-/ stearic acids, polyphenols and vitamin A and C antioxidant properties improves skin elasticity moisturizes the skin Anti-ageing Antioxidant Hair condition Nourishing 10
EMOLLIENTS & SOLVENTS Murumuru Butter INCI: Astrocaryum Murumuru Use level: 0,5% - 8% Murumuru Butter is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in lauric acid. moisturizes and nourishes the hair (anti-frizz) skin moisturizer Frizz control Hair Conditioning Soothing Pracaxi Oil INCI: Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Use level: 0.5% - 7% Pracaxi Oil is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in lauric and myristic acids. moisturizes the skin improves skin elasticity prevention of stretch marks protecting hair s moisture increasing hair shine Hair Conditioning Ucuuba Butter INCI: Virola Surinamensis Seed Butter Use level: 0.5% - 5% Ucuuba Butter is a non-refined, high-quality emollient, sustainably sourced from the Brazilian Amazon Rainforest. It is rich in behenic acid. moisturizes the skin skin regeneration moisturizes and nourishes the hair protect hair against external aggressors Glossy hair Hair Conditioning 1,3 Butylene Glycol INCI: Butylene Glycol Use level: 1% -10% 1,3 Butylene Glycol is a highly effective solvent. inhibits the drying out of cosmetic prevents the crystallization of insoluble components stabilize volatile compounds such as fragrances and fixing them in the cosmetic formulation anti-microbial effect Humectant 11
RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS & CONDITIONERS Synerguar SN-1130* Synerguar SN-1230* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 1 % SN-1130 is self-hydrating SN-1130 and SN-1230 are cationic polymers derived from nature guar beans. Due to their excellent substantivity to hair and skin they improve wet and dry combability of hair and reduce skin irritation caused by surfactants. medium viscosity moderate conditioning smooth, silky feeling Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Synerguar SN-1330* Synerguar SN-1430* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 0.8% SN-1330 is self-hydrating SN-1330 and SN-1340 are cationic polymers derived from nature guar beans. Due to their excellent substantivity to hair and skin they improve wet and dry combability of hair and reduce skin irritation caused by surfactants. medium viscosity medium conditioning smooth, silky feeling Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Synerguar SN-1340* Synerguar SN-1440* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level:0.1% -0.8% SN-1340 is self-hydrating SN-1340 and SN-1440 are cationic polymers derived from nature guar beans. Due to their excellent substantivity to hair and skin they improve wet and dry combability of hair and reduce skin irritation caused by surfactants. high viscosity medium conditioning smooth, silky feeling Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Synerguar SN-1400* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 0.8% SN-1400 is a cationic polymer derived from nature guar beans. Due to its excellent substantivity to hair and skin it improves wet and dry combability of hair and reduces skin irritation caused by surfactants. medium conditioning soft, light feeling Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing *distributed in Germany only 12 Synerguar SN-1420* Synerguar SN-1720* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 0.8% INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 0.7% SN-1420 is a cationic polymer derived from nature guar beans. Due to its excellent substantivity to hair and skin it improves wet and dry combability of hair and reduces skin irritation caused by surfactants. medium viscosity medium conditioning smooth, silky feeling SN-1720 is a cationic polymer derived from nature guar beans. Due to its excellent substantivity to hair and skin it improves wet and dry combability of hair and reduces skin irritation caused by surfactants. medium viscosity heavy conditioning smooth, silky feeling Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing
RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS & CONDITIONERS Synerguar SN-1603C* INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 1% SN-1603C is a cationic polymer derived from nature guar beans. Due to its excellent substantivity to hair and skin it improves wet and dry combability of hair and reduces skin irritation caused by surfactants. moderate conditioning soft, light feeling clear formulations with superior transparency Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Synerguar SN-1803C* INCI: Guar Hydroxypropyl Trimonium Chloride Use level: 0.1% - 0.7% SN-1803C is a cationic polymer derived from nature guar beans. Due to its excellent substantivity to hair and skin it improves wet and dry combability of hair and reduces skin irritation caused by surfactants. heavy conditioning soft, light feeling clear formulations with high transparency Skin conditioning Static reducer Foam booster Wet & dry combing Synerguar SN-3150* Synerguar SN-3151* INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar Use level: 0.1% - 0.8% SN-3151 is self-hydrating SN-3150 and SN-3151 are nonionic hydroxypropyl polymers derived from guar beans. They improve foam quality, stability and texture. high viscosity medium conditioning smooth, silky feeling Foam stabilizer Synerguar SN-3230C* AQUPEC HV-801ERK/ -803ERK AQUPEC SER W-300C INCI: Hydroxypropyl Guar Use level: 0.1% - 0.8% INCI: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkylacrylate Crosspolymer Use level: 0.1% - 1% INCI: Acrylates/C10-30 Alkylacrylate Crosspolymer Use level:0.2% - 1% SN-3230C is a nonionic hydroxypropyl polymer derived from nature guar beans. It improves foam quality, stability and texture medium viscosity heavy conditioning smooth silky feeling clear formulations with superior transparency AQUPEC HV-801ERK/-803ERK are excellent viscosity enhancers for cosmetic formulations. They are manufactured in a solvent system with low toxic potential. quick dispersion in water in absence of surfactants high viscosity at low concentration Aqupec SER W300C is a new excellent viscosity enhancer for cosmetic formulations., even under high concentrations of electrolytes. super electrolyte resistance good compatibility with anionic surfactants Foam stabilizer *distributed in Germany only 13
PRESERVATIVES & FUNCTIONAL ADDITIVES Chem PO INCI: Piroctone Olamine Use level according to Regulation (EC) no 1223/2009, annex V/35: max.1.0% rinse off max. 0.5% other preparations Chem PO is an effective antidandruff agent. Due to its wide antibacterial and antifungal spectrum Chem PO is used as a preservative. Antidandruff Preservative Scrub Silica INCI: Silica Use level: 2% -6% Scrub Silica is an eco-friendly, sustainable alternative for PE and PP exfoliants. The beads are available in 3 grades: Silica Scrub 180G: 90 +/-50 µm Silica Scrub 300G: 190 +/-50 µm Silica Scrub 600G: 480 +/-50 µm Exfoliant 14
NOTES SUMMIT PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE Ltd. / Personal Care Department / Georg-Glock-Str. 8 / 40474 Düsseldorf (Germany) / www.summitpharmaeurope.com/cosmetics 15
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