Cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals.

High quality USP grade excipients for the pharmaceutical industry. They comply with KOSHER, HALAL, RSPO and EXCiPACT certifications among others.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid:This grade is a very fine quality of stearic acid of vegetable origin. It is used as a tableting and flow agent in pharmaceutical formulations. It complies with Ph.Eur & USP/NF regulations and their production is from a modern process of obtaining and purifying fatty acids (RBD: refining, bleaching and distillation). The widely known and classic method is by pressing. In formulations incompatible with Magnesium Stearate, high quality Stearic Acid is used as a substitute.
• Magnesium Stearate: It is the most used excipient in the tablets, capsules and powder premixes production. Its high surface area allows a low dosage. It is also used as a thickening agent, binder, release agent and emulsifier.
  Other uses: cosmetic industry.
• Zinc Stearate: Lubricant and anti-caking agent. It is used as an alternative if magnesium or calcium stearate are not compatible with the application. It can also be used as a hydrophobic agent with antimicrobial properties for creams or as a stabilizer.
  Other uses: cosmetic industry.
• Calcium stearate: It has characteristics similar to those of magnesium stearate, it is used as a lubricant, flow agent and water repellent, for example, in the production of effervescent tablets it prevent the absorption of moisture.

Raw materials that provide a formulation with freshness sensation. Widely used in mouthwashes and lipsticks among others.

Product list:

• Menthol in Crystals:Refreshing agent with strong mint aroma. Used in mouthwashes, ointments, lipsticks, balms, medicated creams, toothpaste and intimate gels among others.

Products that prevent the agglomeration of solid particles into lumps or hard masses, allowing the free flow of particles.

Product list:

• Aluminum Distearate:It offers the best gelling properties, it is used as a thixotropic agent, anti-caking agent, viscosity modifier, improves fluidity and adherence in powder cosmetics. Not water soluble.
• Magnesium stearate:Due to this product improves the adherence of powder products on the skin, it is widely used in make-up powders such as eyeshadows, compact powders, highlighters and contouring powders.
• Zinc Stearate: Colorant, anti-caking agent, humectant and viscosity modifier. Due to its hydrophobic properties it is widely used in creams, ointments, powder makeup, eye shadows, mascara, lipsticks and foundations.

Ingredients that help to provide smoothness and good skin appearance, promote lubrication and reduce skin sagging.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid: An emollient, thickener, surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. Widely used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, creams, lotions and deodorants among others.
• D-Panthenol: Derived from vitamin B5. It is a moisturizer, emollient, antistatic and excellent conditioner for skin and hair. Widely used in hair conditioners, shampoos, body and face creams, serums and skin care products.
• FinaGreen emollients: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Provide emollience to the formulation, improve sensoriality and increase mildness, solubilize oily raw materials in aqueous formulations and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Widely used in skin care, hair care, high color cosmetics and baby care products, among others.
• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s) Emollients: Raw materials from palm oil or coconut palm with different caprylic / capric acid ratios that provide emollience, improve solubilization of oily substances, modify viscosity and transport the active ingredients into the formulation. Widely used in creams, serums, sunscreens, foundations, liquid lipsticks and hair care products among others.

Products that emulsify or solubilize oils in water / water in oils formulations in order to stabilize cosmetic products mixing the oil phase with the aqueous phase.

Product list:

• Sodium Stearate:O/W emulsifier, opacifier, gelling agent and viscosity modifier. Wide application in deodorant sticks as it forms a hard and solid stick.
• FinaGreen Emulsifiers: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. O/W and W/O type emulsifiers suitable for cold processes. They increase emollience, improve sensory feel and provide stability to formulations. Widely used in creams, lotions, sunscreens, make-up bases, shower gels and waterproof products, among others.

Products that modify the rheology of cosmetic formulations increasing or decreasing the viscosity.

Product list:

• Aluminum Distearate:It offers the best gelling properties, it is used as a thixotropic agent, anti-caking agent, viscosity modifier, improves fluidity and adherence in powder cosmetics. Not water soluble.

Products widely used to dissolve raw materials within cosmetic formulations and fragrances.

Product list:

• Dipropylene Glycol (DPG):Used as a solvent and viscosity control. It has a low evaporation rate, low toxicity and improved solubility of oils in aqueous formulations, it is widely used in the fragrance industry. Not water soluble.
• Solvent / Solubilizer FinaGreen: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Ideal for solubilizing flavors, fragrances and essential oils in aqueous formulations. Widely used in makeup removers, facial serums, facial cleansers, creams, foundations, mascara, liquid soaps, shampoos and wet wipes, among others.
• Solvent / Solubilizer Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s): Raw materials from palm oil or coconut palm with different caprylic / capric acid ratios that provide emollience, improve solubilization of oily substances, modify viscosity and transport the active ingredients into the formulation. Widely used in creams, serums, sunscreens, foundations, liquid lipsticks and hair care products among others.

Products that help other ingredients that normally do not mix to dissolve or disperse in one another. It helps to reduce the interfacial tension between immiscible components. They have cleaning properties.

Product list:

• Decyl Glucoside:Nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. Widely used in shampoo, liquid bath soap, cleansing lotions and personal care products. It has a good foaming performance and reduces the potential for irritation in the formulation.
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate 70%: Anionic surfactant. Used in personal care products such as soaps, shampoo, bath gels, liquid detergents. It has good foaming performance.
• FinaGreen Surfactants: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Excellent foam builders that clean, decrease the irritation rate in the formulation, increase viscosity and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Widely used in shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, dishwashing liquids and baby care products, among others.

Products designed to prevent the crystals formation and improve the stability of the products.

Product list:

• Blend of Polyglycerol Esters: Anticrystallizing of oils and fats. Stops the growth of existing crystals, reduces cloud point and improves stability. It is of vegetable origin with neutral odor and flavor.

Food additives that improve the product stability due to the blend of two substances that normally are separated.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid (E-570):Emulsifier, stabilizer and anti-caking agent. It is used in the manufacture of gums, candies, pastries and cakes among others.
• Sodium stearate (E-470):Emulsifier, stabilizer and anti-caking agent. It is used in the manufacture of candies, cookies, gums and baked products among others.
• Calcium stearate (E 470a):Offers excellent conditions as a lubricant for making hard candy tablets and dragees. In addition, it is widely used as an anti-caking agent, carrier and hydrophobic agent due to its water repellent characteristics.
• Mixture of Monoglycerides and Diglycerides (E-471):Self-emulsifier. Widely used as an emulsifier in bakery products, ice cream, cookies, chocolates and spreadable cheeses among others. In cookies, it improves fat distribution, provides excellent texture and is a release agent.
• Monoglyceride and Triglyceride Blend:Provides excellent stability and low viscosity in margarines, peanut butter and spreadable products. Stabilizes crystallization at room temperature.
• Premium Emulsifier Blend (E-471 and E-481): Special cold water dispersible emulsifier system to produce high quality cookies, replaces soy lecithin, prolongs shelf life and improves texture.
• Distilled Monoglycerides (E-471): Emulsifier. Provides volume in baked products, gives creamy texture to margarine and improves stability. Allows the incorporation and stabilization of air bubbles in creams, ice creams and desserts, improving texture and smoothness. improves gloss in gums.
• Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E-476): Emulsifier, non-stick, release agent and improves stability. Widely used in chocolates, ice cream, candies, dairy products, cookies, nougats, pastries, cakes, butters and margarines, among others. Improves viscosity in chocolates.
• Sorbitan tristearate (E-492): emulsifier and suppressing foam. Widely used in pastries, backery, sweets, cookies, chocolates and candies. Improves brightness in chocolates. Prevents the crystal formation and splashes, avoids sandiness in margarines and spreads.

Product that improves the sensory performance of fried foods.

Product list:

• Ester Blend:Improves overall frying efficiency of oil and sensory of fried attributes. Increases the crunchy and decreases fat sensation.

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)

Product list:

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) food and drink: Easily metabolized and digestible product, used as an energy booster to improve sports performance and in infant formulas as a substitute for fat sources, has other uses in foods such as clouding agent in beverages, source of no trans fat, lubricant, Anti-sticking agent, among others.

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) animal feed:Used as an energy booster in pet food, protects the intestines of animals by reducing intestinal microbial count, acts as a solvent and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins and antibiotics, improves cognitive function, can be used as a lubricant and retain vitamins from being oxidized in the extrusion process.

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) Fragrances and flavors: widely used in flavour & fragrances industries because they are odourless and tasteless, so they do not contribute any off-notes to end products. Another attribute that attracts flavourist to use MCTs as a carrier is the exceptional oxidative stability, which results in extended shelf-life of finished products.

High quality USP grade excipients for the pharmaceutical industry. They comply with KOSHER, HALAL, RSPO and EXCiPACT certifications among others.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid:This grade is a very fine quality of stearic acid of vegetable origin. It is used as a tableting and flow agent in pharmaceutical formulations. It complies with Ph.Eur & USP/NF regulations and their production is from a modern process of obtaining and purifying fatty acids (RBD: refining, bleaching and distillation). The widely known and classic method is by pressing. In formulations incompatible with Magnesium Stearate, high quality Stearic Acid is used as a substitute.
• Magnesium Stearate: It is the most used excipient in the tablets, capsules and powder premixes production. Its high surface area allows a low dosage. It is also used as a thickening agent, binder, release agent and emulsifier.
  Other uses: cosmetic industry.
• Zinc Stearate: Lubricant and anti-caking agent. It is used as an alternative if magnesium or calcium stearate are not compatible with the application. It can also be used as a hydrophobic agent with antimicrobial properties for creams or as a stabilizer.
  Other uses: cosmetic industry.
• Calcium stearate: It has characteristics similar to those of magnesium stearate, it is used as a lubricant, flow agent and water repellent, for example, in the production of effervescent tablets it prevent the absorption of moisture.

Raw materials that provide a formulation with freshness sensation. Widely used in mouthwashes and lipsticks among others.

Product list:

• Menthol in Crystals:Refreshing agent with strong mint aroma. Used in mouthwashes, ointments, lipsticks, balms, medicated creams, toothpaste and intimate gels among others.

Products that prevent the agglomeration of solid particles into lumps or hard masses, allowing the free flow of particles.

Product list:

• Aluminum Distearate:It offers the best gelling properties, it is used as a thixotropic agent, anti-caking agent, viscosity modifier, improves fluidity and adherence in powder cosmetics. Not water soluble.
• Magnesium stearate:Due to this product improves the adherence of powder products on the skin, it is widely used in make-up powders such as eyeshadows, compact powders, highlighters and contouring powders.
• Zinc Stearate: Colorant, anti-caking agent, humectant and viscosity modifier. Due to its hydrophobic properties it is widely used in creams, ointments, powder makeup, eye shadows, mascara, lipsticks and foundations.

Ingredients that help to provide smoothness and good skin appearance, promote lubrication and reduce skin sagging.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid: An emollient, thickener, surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. Widely used in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, creams, lotions and deodorants among others.
• D-Panthenol: Derived from vitamin B5. It is a moisturizer, emollient, antistatic and excellent conditioner for skin and hair. Widely used in hair conditioners, shampoos, body and face creams, serums and skin care products.
• FinaGreen emollients: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Provide emollience to the formulation, improve sensoriality and increase mildness, solubilize oily raw materials in aqueous formulations and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Widely used in skin care, hair care, high color cosmetics and baby care products, among others.
• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s) Emollients: Raw materials from palm oil or coconut palm with different caprylic / capric acid ratios that provide emollience, improve solubilization of oily substances, modify viscosity and transport the active ingredients into the formulation. Widely used in creams, serums, sunscreens, foundations, liquid lipsticks and hair care products among others.

Products that emulsify or solubilize oils in water / water in oils formulations in order to stabilize cosmetic products mixing the oil phase with the aqueous phase.

Product list:

• Sodium Stearate:O/W emulsifier, opacifier, gelling agent and viscosity modifier. Wide application in deodorant sticks as it forms a hard and solid stick.
• FinaGreen Emulsifiers: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. O/W and W/O type emulsifiers suitable for cold processes. They increase emollience, improve sensory feel and provide stability to formulations. Widely used in creams, lotions, sunscreens, make-up bases, shower gels and waterproof products, among others.

Products that modify the rheology of cosmetic formulations increasing or decreasing the viscosity.

Product list:

• Aluminum Distearate:It offers the best gelling properties, it is used as a thixotropic agent, anti-caking agent, viscosity modifier, improves fluidity and adherence in powder cosmetics. Not water soluble.

Products widely used to dissolve raw materials within cosmetic formulations and fragrances.

Product list:

• Dipropylene Glycol (DPG):Used as a solvent and viscosity control. It has a low evaporation rate, low toxicity and improved solubility of oils in aqueous formulations, it is widely used in the fragrance industry. Not water soluble.
• Solvent / Solubilizer FinaGreen: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Ideal for solubilizing flavors, fragrances and essential oils in aqueous formulations. Widely used in makeup removers, facial serums, facial cleansers, creams, foundations, mascara, liquid soaps, shampoos and wet wipes, among others.
• Solvent / Solubilizer Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT’s): Raw materials from palm oil or coconut palm with different caprylic / capric acid ratios that provide emollience, improve solubilization of oily substances, modify viscosity and transport the active ingredients into the formulation. Widely used in creams, serums, sunscreens, foundations, liquid lipsticks and hair care products among others.

Products that help other ingredients that normally do not mix to dissolve or disperse in one another. It helps to reduce the interfacial tension between immiscible components. They have cleaning properties.

Product list:

• Decyl Glucoside:Nonionic surfactant and emulsifier. Widely used in shampoo, liquid bath soap, cleansing lotions and personal care products. It has a good foaming performance and reduces the potential for irritation in the formulation.
• Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate 70%: Anionic surfactant. Used in personal care products such as soaps, shampoo, bath gels, liquid detergents. It has good foaming performance.
• FinaGreen Surfactants: Biodegradable raw materials of vegetable origin. Excellent foam builders that clean, decrease the irritation rate in the formulation, increase viscosity and inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi. Widely used in shampoos, facial cleansers, body washes, dishwashing liquids and baby care products, among others.

Products designed to prevent the crystals formation and improve the stability of the products.

Product list:

• Blend of Polyglycerol Esters: Anticrystallizing of oils and fats. Stops the growth of existing crystals, reduces cloud point and improves stability. It is of vegetable origin with neutral odor and flavor.

Food additives that improve the product stability due to the blend of two substances that normally are separated.

Product list:

• Stearic Acid (E-570):Emulsifier, stabilizer and anti-caking agent. It is used in the manufacture of gums, candies, pastries and cakes among others.
• Sodium stearate (E-470):Emulsifier, stabilizer and anti-caking agent. It is used in the manufacture of candies, cookies, gums and baked products among others.
• Calcium stearate (E 470a):Offers excellent conditions as a lubricant for making hard candy tablets and dragees. In addition, it is widely used as an anti-caking agent, carrier and hydrophobic agent due to its water repellent characteristics.
• Mixture of Monoglycerides and Diglycerides (E-471):Self-emulsifier. Widely used as an emulsifier in bakery products, ice cream, cookies, chocolates and spreadable cheeses among others. In cookies, it improves fat distribution, provides excellent texture and is a release agent.
• Monoglyceride and Triglyceride Blend:Provides excellent stability and low viscosity in margarines, peanut butter and spreadable products. Stabilizes crystallization at room temperature.
• Premium Emulsifier Blend (E-471 and E-481): Special cold water dispersible emulsifier system to produce high quality cookies, replaces soy lecithin, prolongs shelf life and improves texture.
• Distilled Monoglycerides (E-471): Emulsifier. Provides volume in baked products, gives creamy texture to margarine and improves stability. Allows the incorporation and stabilization of air bubbles in creams, ice creams and desserts, improving texture and smoothness. improves gloss in gums.
• Polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E-476): Emulsifier, non-stick, release agent and improves stability. Widely used in chocolates, ice cream, candies, dairy products, cookies, nougats, pastries, cakes, butters and margarines, among others. Improves viscosity in chocolates.
• Sorbitan tristearate (E-492): emulsifier and suppressing foam. Widely used in pastries, backery, sweets, cookies, chocolates and candies. Improves brightness in chocolates. Prevents the crystal formation and splashes, avoids sandiness in margarines and spreads.

Product that improves the sensory performance of fried foods.

Product list:

• Ester Blend:Improves overall frying efficiency of oil and sensory of fried attributes. Increases the crunchy and decreases fat sensation.

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)

Product list:

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) food and drink: Easily metabolized and digestible product, used as an energy booster to improve sports performance and in infant formulas as a substitute for fat sources, has other uses in foods such as clouding agent in beverages, source of no trans fat, lubricant, Anti-sticking agent, among others.

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) animal feed:Used as an energy booster in pet food, protects the intestines of animals by reducing intestinal microbial count, acts as a solvent and carrier of fat-soluble vitamins and antibiotics, improves cognitive function, can be used as a lubricant and retain vitamins from being oxidized in the extrusion process.

• Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) Fragrances and flavors: widely used in flavour & fragrances industries because they are odourless and tasteless, so they do not contribute any off-notes to end products. Another attribute that attracts flavourist to use MCTs as a carrier is the exceptional oxidative stability, which results in extended shelf-life of finished products.