About KANEKA Surfactin CX
KANEKA Surfactin CX is a safe and eco-friendly biosurfactant which can create a D-phase emulsion, a unique bi-continuous phase that effectively incorporates both oil and water at exceptionally low dosages. It is compatible with all type of sufactants: ionic, non-ionic and cationic.
This D-phase emulsion is ideal for formulating makeup removers and various other skincare products, offering an extremely stable emulsion with an average oil droplet size of just 1 micron. With only 0.1% of Kaneka Surfactin CX needed to emulsify 10% of oil, the formulation benefits from minimal tackiness on the skin, making it perfect for lightweight and comfortable skincare applications.
What truly sets KANEKA Surfactin CX apart is its mild profile—being gentle on the skin with no irritation observed at concentrations below 2.5%, making it an ideal component for sensitive skin and hypoallergic products/formulations as well as waterless and minimalistic formulations. In addition to its eco-friendly benefits, KANEKA Surfactin's CX distinctive cyclic lipopeptide structure boosts the effectiveness of other surfactants, allowing for reduced reliance on synthetic surfactants and consequently minimizing formula irritation.
Pre-mixes of KANEKA Surfactin CX are also available from Brenntag Beauty & Personal Care.
Technical properties
- INCI name: Sodium Surfactin
- COSMOS and ECOCERT approved
Main properties
- helps to stabilize emulsions when used with nonionic surfactants
- largely enhances the ability of other anionic surfactants
- helps to decrease usage of synthetic surfactants
- able to aggregate in organic solvents
- oil gel formation with low dosage
- anti-inflammatory effect
- antibacterial effect
- UV-damage suppression
- film formation on surface
- skin penetration enhancement
- the extremely low dosage of emulsifier leads to no tackiness on skin