Innovative Ingredients for the Cosmetic, Skincare and Chemical Industries
H FOSTER
We’re a leading UK chemical supplier, stocking fatty acids, stearic acid, oleic acid, esters and their related products, natural waxes, speciality oils and the latest ingredients for the formulator.
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Stearic Acids
Stearic acid is a fatty acid that is a mixture of solid organic acids obtained principally from stearic acid and palmitic acid. Practically insoluble in water, ...
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Esters
Many esters have distinctive odours that have led to their use in artificial flavourings and fragrances. The term ‘stearate’ applies to the salts and ester of t...
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Lanolin/Tallow Grease
The best known uses of refined wool wax products (lanolin and lanolin derivatives) are in the fields of medicine, cosmetics and toiletries, which all take advan...
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Update from the Chair
Our MD Simon issues a statement about our plans for the second half of 2020.
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The cat that came with the house
Offering new and improved products in partnership with a historic Bradford-based company.
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How will Brexit affect us?
With Brexit approaching, we're making sure we adapt to any changes that come our way.
