Ingredients

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Behind every great product are the ingredients that complete the formula. ChemQuest International is a global ingredient partner, delivering premium ingredients, dependable supply solutions, and expert technical support to elevate your formulations.

Conditioning Agents

Silicones, oils, and more. Conditioning agents enhance the feel and manageability of hair and skin, providing hydration, softness, and improved overall performance of your formulations.

Detergents

Amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactants, and more. Detergents provide effective cleaning power, foaming, and soil removal in various formulations.

Dispersants

Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), fatty alcohol ethoxylates, and more. Dispersants enhance uniformity, prevent settling, and improve the stability of your formulations.

Emollients

Butters, oils, waxes, esters, and more. Emollients improve skin feel, enhance hydration, and support a smooth, luxurious finish for your products.

Emulsifiers

Polysorbates, esters, ethers, emulsifying waxes, and more. Emulsifiers create smooth, stable blends for balanced, high-performance formulations.

Foaming Agents

Amphoteric surfactants, anionic surfactants, amides, and more. Foaming agents enhance the texture, stability, and performance of your products, creating rich and long-lasting lather for an improved user experience.

Humectant

Glycerin, hyaluronic acid, propylene glycol, and more. Humectants attract and retain moisture, enhancing hydration and improving skin feel in your formulations.

Preservatives

Phenoxyethanol, ethyhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, and more. Preservatives protect your products from microbial growth, extending shelf life, and ensuring safety and stability for long-lasting use.

Rheology Modifiers

Carbomer, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), and more. Rheology modifiers adjust viscosity and flow properties, enhancing texture and stability in your formulations.

Solubilizers

Polysorbates, castor oil ethoxylates, PEGs, and more. Solubilizers enhance the clarity and stability of formulations, ensuring even distribution of active ingredients.

An Ingredient PARTNER That Gets The Job Done

We go beyond distribution to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Our comprehensive services ensure seamless sourcing, expert support, and reliable delivery, empowering your success at every step.

Formulation & Technical Support

We provide expert guidance to help develop formulations or reformulations that meet specific project needs.

Custom Manufacturing

We tailor ingredients and blends to meet specific product requirements, ensuring optimal performance and consistency.

Regulatory Compliance

We offer documentation, insights, and support to navigate regulatory requirements, ensuring product safety and compliance.

Global Sourcing & Supply Chain Management

We leverage a global network to source ingredients, providing you with access to high-quality materials from around the world.

Warehousing & Just-in-Time Fulfillment

We streamline storage and delivery to provide the ingredients you need, right when you need them.

Chemical Spend Analysis

We optimize your ingredient procurement by analyzing trends, volume, and more to uncover cost-saving opportunities and improve efficiency.

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