Supplier of naturally-based speciality chemicals & raw materials for use in the Personal Care, Household and Industrial Sector   

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Welcome to KemCare Limited, specializing in the marketing & distribution of speciality chemicals for use in the Personal & Home Care markets. With in-depth industry experience and extensive technical know-how, KemCare is able to service customer needs thoroughly & effectively . Not only can KemCare offer extensive technical backup but we have extensive knowledge of pressing regulatory requirements including information on EC directives, Soil Association, GMO declarations, Ecocert statements, detergents & cosmetics directives and more. 

  

We are the exclusive distributor for Cognis Care Chemicals in the United Kingdom. Cognis is a global speciality chemicals company with a leading position in many of its markets worldwide. The Care Chemicals business unit is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals and surfactants for manufacturers of hair, skin & body care products, as well as makers of household and industrial detergents and cleaners. Learn more about Cognis' new Feelosophy for the development of successful wellness products which help create a holistic product experience for consumers. Cognis offers innovative solutions that meet the key demands of the Personal and Home Care market. Click here to find out more.

Green Surfactants are here...APGs Our "Green" surfactants, APGs, are derived entirely from natural and renewable resources and offer excellent performance in both personal care and home care applications. You can visit our APG page by clicking here.

NEW PERFORMANCE POLYMERS! Cognis have a wide range of new polymers for the perfect delivery vehicles for active ingredients. Call us now for more information on this exciting new addition to our speciality chemicals range. See below for the main polymers and Click here for details.

Rheology Modifiers:

Cosmedia®  ATC - Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer and Paraffinum Liquidum and Trideceth-6 Dosage ~1-3%
Cosmedia®  ATH - Sodium Polyacrylate and Ethylhexyl Stearate and Trideceth-6 Dosage ~1-3%
Cosmedia®  CTC - Polyquaternium 32 and Paraffinum Liquidum and PPG-1 Trideceth-6 Dosage ~1-3%
Cosmedia®  CTH(E) - Polyquaternium 37 and Propylene glycol  Dicaprylate/Dicaprate and  PPG-1 Trideceth-6 Dosage ~1-3%
Ultragel® 300 - Polyquaternium 37 Dosage ~1-2%
Rheocare® 400 - Carbomer Dosage ~1-2%
Rheocare® TTN - Acrylates Copolymer Dosage ~1-2%
Rheocare® TTN-2 - Acrylates Copolymer Dosage ~1-2%

Conditioners

Dehyquart® CC6 - Polyquaternium 6 Dosage ~0.5-1%
Dehyquart® CC6P - Polyquaternium 6 Dosage ~0.2%
Dehyquart® CC7 - Polyquaternium 7 Dosage ~1-3%
Dehyquart® CC7P - Polyquaternium 7 Dosage ~0.5-1.5%
Dehyquart® CC11 - Polyquaternium 11 Dosage ~1-4%

We know how quickly many formulators need to respond to new product briefs & initiatives. Let KemCare help you save time & effort with our online model formulation service.

  
We have a range of formulations available from our online library and have technical staff ready to help you every step of the way in implementing them. In order to take advantage of this service please search our formulations now.

If you can't find what you're looking for please enter what kind of a formulation you are trying to achieve from our formulation request page. For example, you could request 'Light O/W Body Lotion' or 'Sulphate free Shampoo', or 'Waterproof Suncare Spray'. A technical specialist will then assess your request & return a frame formulation, usually within 24 hours, and will call you to make sure it meets your requirements. Click here to request a formulation.

KemCare are also the UK distributors for Laboratoires Sérobiologiques

As part of the Cognis Group, Laboratoires Sérobiologiques are known globally as one of the leading suppliers of active ingredients for cosmetics, creating advanced concepts and outstanding, high-quality products based on deep scientific know-how, innovative technology and a strong customer orientation.