BRIJ SERIES DS-226R-3 July 6, 2009

BRIJ SERIES
Mild, nonionic surfactants
The BRIJ SERIES of surfactants are polyoxyethylene vegetable-based fatty ethers
derived from lauryl, cetyl, stearyl and oleyl alcohols. These materials are naturally
derived, mild, and virtually odorless nonionic surfactants, and as a series, offer a
diverse set of emulsifying characteristics allowing them to confer unique bodying,
spreading and stabilizing properties to emulsions. Since the BRIJ surfactants
manifest synergistic behavior, they can achieve even greater effects when used
together. The extraordinary synergism shown by BRIJ blends is particularly evident
in the case of difficult-to-formulate emulsions, such as clear gel microemulsions and
alkali-based hair straighteners.

PRODUCT RANGE
Croda offers a wide variety of vegetable-based fatty ethers. The products available
in the BRIJ SERIES are listed below with their corresponding INCI name appearing
in the second column:

Product name INCI Name

BRIJ CS20 Ceteareth-20
BRIJ C2 Ceteth-2
BRIJ C10 Ceteth-10
BRIJ C20 Ceteth-20
BRIJ IC20 Isoceteth-20
BRIJ IC20-70 Isoceteth-20 (and) Aqua
BRIJ L4 Laureth-4
BRIJ L23 Laureth-23
BRIJ L23-69 Laureth-23 (and) Aqua
BRIJ O2 Oleth-2
BRIJ O3 Oleth-3
BRIJ O5 Oleth-5
BRIJ O10 Oleth-10
BRIJ O20 Oleth-20
BRIJ S2 Steareth-2
BRIJ S10 Steareth-10
BRIJ S20 Steareth-20
BRIJ S100 Steareth-100
BRIJ S721 Steareth-21

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Functions
Emulsifiers
Perfume Solubilizers
Gelling Agents
Wetting Agents
Solubilizing Agents
Superfatting Agents
Spreading Agents

Primary Applications
Microemulsion Gels
Shaving Preparations
Creams and Lotions
Lipsticks
Bath Oils
Shampoos
Antiperspirants & Astringent

General StructureEthoxylates

R - O- (CH2- CH2- O) - H
n
where R represents the fatty alcohol moiety and
n represents the number of moles of ethylene oxide

As ethoxylates, the BRIJ surfactants are classified as ethers. As such, they acquire
certain behavioral characteristics inherent to these compounds. While the presence
of the ether linkage in their structure confers exceptional stability to the BRIJS, the
absence of an ester linkage virtually eliminates any tendency for them to hydrolyze.

BRIJ surfactants are stable to acids and alkalis beyond the pH range that ester type
emulsifiers can withstand. Hence, the BRIJ SERIES are useful for emulsifying fats
and oils in highly acidic or alkaline media. The series contains both hydrophilic and
lipophilic products. Depending on the HLB, BRIJ surfactants can be used to form
either oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions or water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, solubilize oils
and improve wetting. Their performance as solubilizers is considered outstanding.
These products are widely used in personal care, fiber finish and HI&I cleaning, crop
protection, paints and coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications.
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Physical Properties
The BRIJ surfactants are produced by reacting ethylene oxide (EO) with a fatty
moiety for example, oleyl alcohol, for the BRIJ O Range, and stearyl alcohol, for
the BRIJ S Range. The number suffix in the name indicates the level of ethoxylation
(i.e., BRIJ O3 contains 3 moles of EO). Like all ethoxylates, these materials display
solubility according to their degree of ethoxylation, with water solubility increasing
with increasing levels of ethoxylation.

Thus, the higher ethoxylates, like BRIJ O10 or BRIJ S10, are soluble in water and
insoluble in mineral oil and other non-polar solvents. The lower ethoxylates, like BRIJ
O3 or BRIJ S2 are soluble in mineral oil and other non-polar oils, but are insoluble in
water. As such, they are lipophilic and have emollient, as well as emulsifying,
properties.

The BRIJ surfactants are stable over a wide pH range, giving them the versatility to
be used in a variety of oil-in-water systems. They are compatible with other nonionic
surfactants, as well as with most anionic, cationic and ester surfactants, and are fully
biodegradable.

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TYPICAL ANALYSES

Product HLB Appearance1

BRIJ CS20 15.7 Solid
BRIJ C2 5.3 White waxy solid
BRIJ C10 12.9 White waxy solid
BRIJ C20 15.7 White waxy solid
BRIJ IC20 15.7 Solid
BRIJ IC20-70 15.7 Liquid
BRIJ L4 9.7 Colorless liquid
BRIJ L23 16.9 White waxy solid
BRIJ L23-69 16.9 Colorless Liquid or gel
BRIJ O2 4.9 Pale yellow liquid
BRIJ O3 6.6 Off white hazy liquid
BRIJ O5 8.8 Off white hazy liquid
BRIJ O10 12.4 Pale yellow liquid
BRIJ O20 15.3 Pale yellow liquid
BRIJ S2 4.9 White waxy solid
BRIJ S10 12.4 White waxy solid
BRIJ S20 15.3 White waxy solid
BRIJ S100 18.8 White to pale yellow waxy solid
BRIJ S721 15.5 White waxy solid or
White powder

1) Color and form at 25C determined visually. An approximation of color intensity is indicated by
comparison with Gardner standards as follows:
Colorless-light yellow < 1-2 Gardner units
Yellow 2-7 Gardner units
Amber 7-10 Gardner units

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No Lye Hair Relaxer BW-12-1

This two-part guanidine carbonate hair relaxer uses guanidine hydroxide as the
active ingredient. Guanidine hydroxide is produced by reacting guanidine carbonate
in the activator phase with calcium hydroxide in the cream phase. While it is very
effective, even on tightly curled hair, it produces a cream that is milder than
conventional lye-type relaxers. Guanidine carbonate systems tend to cause less
stinging and scalp irritation and, for this reason, have become the dominant relaxer
technology in formulations geared to the retail market.

Ingredients %

PART A
COSMOWAX P (Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20) 10.00
CRODACOL C-95 (Cetyl Alcohol NF) 1.00
BRIJ S2 (Steareth-2) 0.50
Mineral Oil, 70ssu 15.00
Petrolatum 5.50
BRIJ S10 (Steareth-10) 2.50
PART B
Propylene Glycol 3.00
Deionized Water 47.50
PART C
Calcium Hydroxide 5.00
Deionized Water 10.00
PROCEDURE
Combine ingredients of Part A with mixing and heat to 70-75C. Combine ingredients
of Part B with mixing and heat to 70-75C. Add Part B to Part A with mixing and cool
to 60C. Combine ingredients of Part C. Mix well and add to Part A/B. Cool to room
temperature and mill.

(Activator, Next Page)

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Activator
Ingredients %
PART A
Deionized Water 74.80
Keltrol F1 0.20
PART B
Guanidine Carbonate2 25.00
PROCEDURE
Combine ingredients of Part A and heat to 70-75C. Cool to 45C and add Part B
with mixing. Cool to desired fill temperature.
Note: The relaxer is activated by adding approximately 57 gms of activator to 210
gms of cream. This is sufficient to cover a whole head.
1) Kelco Division of Merck
2) J.T. Baker Chemical Co.

8/30/94

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Clear Gel CG-8R

This clear gel is a classic formula based on the BRIJ and CRODAFOS Series.
Using these surfactants as co-emulsifiers, the formulation achieves the quality of a
'ringing gel' a phenomenon associated with clear microemulsions and an effect
that occurs when their concentration of surfactant, water and oil is so balanced that
the system is able to form a rigid micelle structure. (For laboratory formulations, batch
sizes of 400 grams minimum are recommended since they allow for more production
time before the gel reaches its set point.)

Ingredients %

PART A
Deionized Water 54.0
Propylene Glycol 12.0
PART B
CRODAFOS O3D (DEA Oleth-3 Phosphate) 2.0
CRODAFOS O10D (DEA Oleth-10 Phosphate) 4.0
BRIJ O5 (Oleth-5) 4.0
BRIJ O3 (Oleth-3) 7.0
Mineral Oil, 70ssu 17.0
PROCEDURE
Combine ingredients of Part A with mixing and heat to 90-95C. Combine ingredients
of Part B with mixing and heat to 90-95C. Add Part A to Part B with mixing and cool
to desired fill temperature above the set point.

Set point: 85C; Emulsifier:Oil ratio: 1:1

12/19/91

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Clear Gel Without DEA CG-25-3

This formula contains no diethanolamine, yet is able to produce a microemulsion gel
which exhibits clarity and possesses a manageable set point (80C), using
Potassium Hydroxide in place of the DEA. Lower ethoxylates like the BRIJ and
CRODAFOS Series used here are the emulsifiers of choice for clear gel
formulations, since less ethoxylated materials have been shown to cause less
irritation. The powerful emulsifying properties and outstanding synergistic action of
these esters yield an extremely efficient system in which a 1:1 ratio of emulsifier:oil
concentration is achieveda balance that minimizes irritation potential and optimizes
gel formation.

Ingredients %

PART A
BRIJ O3 (Oleth-3) 7.00
BRIJ O5 (Oleth-5) 4.00
CRODAFOS O3A (Oleth-3 Phosphate) 2.00
CRODAFOS O10A (Oleth-10 Phosphate) 4.00
Mineral Oil 17.00

PART B
Deionized Water 53.65
Propylene Glycol 12.00
Potassium Hydroxide Pellets 0.35

pH: 3.36; Viscosity: 107,200 cps 10% (RTV spindle #TC, 10rpm, RT)

PROCEDURE
Place Part A in main vessel and heat to 95-98C. Place Part B into a separate
vessel, mix well, cover in plastic (to minimize moisture loss) and heat to 95-98C.
Add Part B to Part A with rapid mixing, careful to avoid aeration and maintaining
temperature. Once both parts have been combined, switch to a side sweep blade
and cover vessel tightly with aluminum foil. Allow emulsion to cool to 60C. Pour into
packaging.

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