CARINEX
With our CARINEX series we introduce a range of biosurfactants to the personal care market. Starting with our Sophorolipids, CARINEX SL, our new product range, to boost the sustainability of your formulation. Being fully based on locally grown natural feedstocks and ecological processes, this innovative biosurfactants are the ideal option for future products that feature substantially lower greenhouse gas emissions. This COSMOS, ECOCERT, and vegan certified surfactant is readily biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Sasol is committed to developing sustainable solutions and introducing low-carbon, bio-based feedstocks.
The CARINEX SL (sophorolipid) product range comes in two different 60% active product types, specifically designed to maximise formulation design flexibility and efficiency. CARINEX SL L is a mild and low foaming lactonic sophorolipid rich type, while CARINEX SL A is a mild and higher foaming acidic sophorolipid rich type. Create innovative rinse-off formulations with CARINEX SL, our new product range of fermentation derived sophorolipids. These recently commercialized biosurfactants combine very gentle cleansing performance with advanced scalp and skin care properties. Being suitable for various personal care applications, these truly multifunctional surfactants are unlocking the transition towards more sustainable and beneficial products. Discover the future of cleansing with CARNINEX SL today. Contact us to learn more which type suits your formulation needs best.
Sasol is committed to developing sustainable solutions and introducing low-carbon, bio-based feedstocks.
The CARINEX SL (sophorolipid) product range comes in two different 60% active product types, specifically designed to maximise formulation design flexibility and efficiency. CARINEX SL L is a mild and low foaming lactonic sophorolipid rich type, while CARINEX SL A is a mild and higher foaming acidic sophorolipid rich type. Create innovative rinse-off formulations with CARINEX SL, our new product range of fermentation derived sophorolipids. These recently commercialized biosurfactants combine very gentle cleansing performance with advanced scalp and skin care properties. Being suitable for various personal care applications, these truly multifunctional surfactants are unlocking the transition towards more sustainable and beneficial products. Discover the future of cleansing with CARNINEX SL today. Contact us to learn more which type suits your formulation needs best.
PROPERTY | VALUE | UNIT | TEST METHOD |
---|---|---|---|
Appearance at 20 oC | Amber/yellow clear liquid | - | Visual |
Colour (Gardner) | max. 8.5 | - | Gardner, 10 mm cuvette |
Sophorolipid content | 52 - 62 | % by mass | Calculated |
Water content | 25 - 40 | % by mass | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
Free fatty acids | max. 10 | % by mass | HPLC |
pH (1% actives in demin. water) | 6 - 9 | - | DIN EN 1262 |
Viscosity | 300 - 1500 | mPas | ASTM D4052 |
Lactone content | ca. 10 | % by mass | HPLC |
PROPERTY
Appearance at 20 oC
VALUE
Amber/yellow clear liquid
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Visual
PROPERTY
Colour (Gardner)
VALUE
max. 8.5
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Gardner, 10 mm cuvette
PROPERTY
Sophorolipid content
VALUE
52 - 62
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
Calculated
PROPERTY
Water content
VALUE
25 - 40
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
DIN EN ISO 3251
PROPERTY | VALUE | UNIT | TEST METHOD |
---|---|---|---|
Appearance at 20 oC | Amber/yellow clear liquid | - | Visual |
Colour (Gardner) | max. 8.5 | - | Gardner, 10 mm cuvette |
Sophorolipid content | 52 - 62 | % by mass | Calculated |
Water content | 25 - 40 | % by mass | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
Free fatty acids | max. 10 | % by mass | HPLC |
pH (1% actives in demin. water) | 5 - 7 | - | DIN EN 1262 |
Viscosity | 300 - 1500 | mPas | ASTM D4052 |
Lactone content | ca. 90 | % by mass | HPLC |
PROPERTY
Appearance at 20 oC
VALUE
Amber/yellow clear liquid
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Visual
PROPERTY
Colour (Gardner)
VALUE
max. 8.5
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Gardner, 10 mm cuvette
PROPERTY
Sophorolipid content
VALUE
52 - 62
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
Calculated
PROPERTY
Water content
VALUE
25 - 40
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
DIN EN ISO 3251
PROPERTY | VALUE | UNIT | TEST METHOD |
---|---|---|---|
Appearance at 20 oC | Amber/yellow clear liquid | - | Visual |
Colour (Gardner) | max. 8.5 | - | Gardner, 10 mm cuvette |
Sophorolipid content | 52 - 62 | % by mass | Calculated |
Water content | 25 - 40 | % by mass | DIN EN ISO 3251 |
Free fatty acids | max. 10 | % by mass | HPLC |
pH (1% actives in demin. water) | 6 - 9 | - | DIN EN 1262 |
Viscosity | 300 - 1500 | mPas | ASTM D4052 |
Lactone content | ca. 10 | % by mass | HPLC |
PROPERTY
Appearance at 20 oC
VALUE
Amber/yellow clear liquid
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Visual
PROPERTY
Colour (Gardner)
VALUE
max. 8.5
UNIT
-
TEST METHOD
Gardner, 10 mm cuvette
PROPERTY
Sophorolipid content
VALUE
52 - 62
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
Calculated
PROPERTY
Water content
VALUE
25 - 40
UNIT
% by mass
TEST METHOD
DIN EN ISO 3251