Ivanhoe utilizes hot oil esterification reactors to manufacture non-ionic surfactants for personal care formulations. Ivanhoe’s product offering can also be sold as food additives and is manufactured under the strict quality provisions of our food safety program. Many products are 100% derived from natural plant sources, are non-toxic and serve multiple functions in personal care formulations.
Polyglycerol Esters
PGE’s are made by the polymerization of glycerin and then esterification with a fatty acid. The glycerin polymer chain length and the degree of esterification determines the physical properties of the ester. PGE’s are made from all natural and renewable raw material sources that have not been genetically modified. PGE’s can replace ethoxylated nonionic surfactants and are multifunctional additives that have emollient properties.
The low HLB varieties are used as lubricants, carrier oils or dispersants. The mid-range HLB versions act as emulsifiers and foam stabilizers, while the high HLB products function as solubilizers and emulsifiers.
The low HLB varieties are used as lubricants, carrier oils or dispersants. The mid-range HLB versions act as emulsifiers and foam stabilizers, while the high HLB products function as solubilizers and emulsifiers.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
| I-MUL PGO 34K | Triglycerol Tetraoleate | Liquid | 1.0 |
| I-MUL PGO 1010K | Decaglycerol Decaoleate | Liquid | 2.5 |
| I-MUL PGE 381K | Triglycerol Capric/Caprylic | Liquid | 5.5 |
| I-MUL PGO 104K | Hexaglycerol Tetraoleate | Liquid | 6.0 |
| I-MUL PGO 31K | Triglycerol Monooleate | Liquid | 6.2 |
| I-MUL PGE 32K | Decaglycerol Dicapric/Dicaprylic | Liquid | 14.5 |
| I-MUL PGE 810K | Decaglycerol Capric/Caprylic | Liquid | 16.0 |
Glycerol Esters
Glycerol esters are derived from vegetable sources and function as co-emulsifiers that work in conjunction with higher HLB emulsifiers to form stable emulsions. These esters also act as lubricants and can help solubilize other additives into a wide range of formulations.
| Product | Description | Appearance @ 25C | HLB |
| I-MUL GMO LM | Glycerol Monooleate, 32% monoester | Liquid | 2.8 |
| I-MUL GMO K | Glycerol Monooleate, 42% monoester | Liquid | 2.8 |
| I-MUL GML K | Glycerol Monolaurate, Non-GMO | Semi-Solid | 5.2 |
| I-MUL GMCC K | Glycerol Monocapric/Monocaprylic, Non-GMO | Solid | 6.0 |
| I-PHOS 18 NG | Phosphated Mono- and Diglycerides, Non-GMO | Liquid | 3.0 |
| I-PHOS 20 NG | Phosphated Mono- and Diglycerides, Non-GMO | Liquid | 3.0 |
Sorbitan Esters
Sorbitan esters are low HLB surfactants derived from vegetable sources. Sorbitan esters function as co-emulsifiers and work particularly well with polysorbates to form stable emulsions with increased viscosity.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
| S-I 85K | Sorbitan Trioleate | Liquid | 1.8 |
| S-I 65K | Sorbitan Tristearate | Solid | 2.1 |
| S-I 80K | Sorbitan Monooleate | Liquid | 4.3 |
| S-I 60K | Sorbitan Monostearate | Solid | 4.7 |
| S-I 20K | Sorbitan Monolaurate | Liquid | 8.6 |
Polysorbates
Polysorbates are high HLB surfactants made via the ethoxylation of sorbitan esters. The HLBs of these surfactants also range from water dispersible to water soluble and have superior stability across all types of formulations, including both acidic and caustic systems.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
| T-I 81K | Polysorbate 81 | Liquid | 10.0 |
| T-I 65K | Polysorbate 65 | Solid | 10.5 |
| T-I 85K | Polysorbate 85 | Liquid | 11.0 |
| T-I 80K | Polysorbate 80 | Liquid | 15.0 |
| T-I 60K | Polysorbate 60 | Semi-Solid | 15.2 |
| T-I 20K | Polysorbate 20 | Liquid | 16.7 |
PEG Esters
PEG esters are made via the esterification of polyethylene glycols with fatty acids and serve multiple functions in personal care formulations. Their HLBs range from water dispersible to water soluble and are stable in high electrolyte systems with a pH that is near neutral.
| Product | Description | Appearance | HLB |
| I-PEG 200 DO | Polyethylene Glycol 200 Dioleate | Liquid | 6.0 |
| I-PEG 200 DL | Polyethylene Glycol 200 Dilaurate | Liquid | 7.0 |
| I-PEG 200 MO | Polyethylene Glycol 200 Monooleate | Liquid | 8.3 |
| I-PEG 400 DO | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Dioleate | Liquid | 8.5 |
| I-PEG 400 DS | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Distearate | Solid | 8.5 |
| I-PEG 200 ML | Polyethylene Glycol 200 Monolaurate | Liquid | 9.0 |
| I-PEG 400 DL | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Dilaurate | Liquid | 9.7 |
| I-PEG 600 DO | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dioleate | Liquid | 10.0 |
| I-PEG 600 DS | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Distearate | Solid | 10.5 |
| I-PEG 400 MS | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Monostearate | Solid | 11.1 |
| I-PEG 600 DL | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Dilaurate | Liquid | 11.7 |
| I-PEG 400 MO | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Monooleate | Liquid | 11.8 |
| I-PEG 400 ML | Polyethylene Glycol 400 Monolaurate | Liquid | 11.8 |
| I-PEG 600 MS | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Monostearate | Solid | 13.3 |
| I-PEG 600 MO | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Monooleate | Liquid | 13.6 |
| I-PEG 600 ML | Polyethylene Glycol 600 Monolaurate | Liquid | 14.8 |