New York Chapter Society of Cosmetic Chemists June 10, 2015 Presentation Title: 100% Natural Nonionic Emulsifiers and Solubilizers Speaker: Robert J. Coots, Ph.D Company: Colonial Chemical, Inc., 225 Colonial Drive South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Email: robert@colonialchem.com Abstract A novel, naturally-derived family of emulsifiers for personal care. Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymers (Poly Suga®Mulse) are naturally-derived, green non-ionic surfactants which are eco-friendly and well-suited for next-generation personal care products. Starting with alkyl polyglucosides, Colonial Chemical uses its proprietary process to produce a series of copolymers with Sorbitan Oleate. The resultant product has 100% renewable carbon content, is readily biodegradable, and has an outstanding safety and toxicological profile. These products are functional replacements for traditional ethoxylated fatty alcohol emulsifiers that have the inherent problem of 1,4-dioxane and residual ethylene oxide. Potential applications range from low HLB W/O emulsifiers to higher HLB O/W emulsifiers and solubilizers. Biography – Robert J. Coots
Dr. Coots received the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from the University of Utah. Prior to joining Colonial Chemical, Dr. Coots was an R&D Chemist at Synair Corporation, working on polyurethane compound systems. From 1983 – 1999, Dr. Coots worked in the Performance Materials Division of The BF Goodrich Company, (now Noveon, part of Lubrizol). His research covered many aspects of thermoplastic polyurethane products, including injection molding products; thin film extrusion products with high breathability; polymer additives for improving electrostatic decay properties; and quality control of raw materials.