Brands

H-Quest® is a range of high-performance, eco-friendly chelating agents that meet strict environmental standards to achieve a "full green circle." These products have applications in alkaline metal cleaning, metal finishing, heavy-duty metal cleaners, alkaline bottle cleaning, and as a concrete additive.

EdenSurf® for the personal care world – the first bio-based surfactant that performs like a synthetic without causing irritation – and our state-of-the-art manufacturing process means that we can make it in serious quantities, fast. Edensurf® offers the strength of traditional surfactants with less irritation and at a lower cost. Even more impressively, it’s sustainable. EdenSurf® has a renewable carbon index (RCI) greater than 90%, which means our customers can create formulations that are sulfate-free, environmentally friendly, and economically viable.

Cola®Quat by Harcros is a premium line of conditioning agents designed for personal care products. These high-performance polyquaterniums are derived from natural sources, providing excellent conditioning for hair and skin. Cola®Quat products are known for their ability to enhance combability, reduce static, and impart a silky feel without build-up. They are compatible with a wide range of formulations, offering superior performance in shampoos, conditioners, and skin care products.

Cola®Lipid by Harcros offers a range of multifunctional, naturally derived phospholipid complexes designed to enhance personal care formulations. These lipids mimic the natural phospholipids found in the body, delivering essential fatty acids to the skin and hair. Derived from sustainable sources, Cola®Lipid products provide excellent conditioning, emulsification, and stabilization properties.

Cola®Fax is an oil-soluble long chain organic phosphate ester supplied as a free acid in powdered form. Used as a co-emulsifier with low HLB nonionics, it is non-irritating to skin. Cola®Fax easily dissolves into either phase during emulsion processing and can be neutralized in-situ with various cations. At low concentrations, it enhances the stability of emulsions and thickens creams and lotions, making it a suitable replacement for TEA-stearate. Cola®Fax is ideally suited for use in many dermatological and personal care products.

Colonial by Harcros offers a comprehensive line of specialty chemicals designed for personal care, industrial, and household applications. Renowned for their innovative formulations, Colonial products are developed from naturally derived, renewable resources. The brand emphasizes sustainability, high performance, and versatility, catering to a wide range of needs, from gentle, sulfate-free surfactants to robust industrial cleaners. With a focus on quality and environmental responsibility, Colonial by Harcros provides reliable and effective solutions for formulators seeking to create superior and eco-friendly products.