The Zenimer® Platform, Zenitechıs "X" group of products, is the exciting achievement of our efforts to alter the polarity and molecular flexibility of a class of compounds specifically developed for hair care.

 Phase one of this breakthrough technology is the reaction of any natural oil into a water-soluble compound. Phase two is the development of a proprietary 6000-molecular-weight silicone that boosts foam and is completely water- soluble, both critical to volumizing and comb-through. The final phase is the synergistic combination of the separate compounds to form the "X" group of products.

 Introducing the Zenimer X-Technology - polymers and polymer quats that go clear into any formula and contribute to the success of a wide range of hair care applications - building blocks that are fueling the evolution of the Hair Care marketplace.

Zenicones  use level: 1-4%

• ZENICONE IX  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 ricinoleate)
   

• ZENICONE XQ  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 ricinoleate, polyquaternium 57)
   

• ZENICONE XX  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 ricinoleate)
   

Avocado/Raspberry use level: 1-4%

• ZENICADO XX  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone and peg-8 avocadoate)
   

• ZENICADO XQ  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 avocadoate polyquaternium 57)
   

• ZENIBERRY R-XX  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone and peg-8 raspberriate)
   

• ZENIBERRY R-XQ  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 raspberriate polyquaternium 57)
   

Cranberry/Anyberry  use level: 1-4%

• ZENIBERRY C-XX  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 cranberriate)
   

• ZENIBERRY C-XQ  (inci name: peg-8 dimethicone, peg-8 cranberriate, polyquaternium 57)
   

• ANYBERRY (Zenimer Technology can customize any natural oil into a water-soluble compound)
  
  
  

Zenitech products are organized into a system to focus on four specific segments of Personal Care: Hair, Sun, Color and Skin.

The purpose of creating the ZeniCare System is to provide the formulator with the widest range of natural, full-performance polymers, products developed from a series of compounds that vary in solubility, molecular weight, charge and structure.

ZeniCare Polymers for Hair

• Improve application of shampoos and conditioners

• Increase substantivity for added volume and body

• Provide high level foam with exceptional stability

• Add gloss/shine that will not wash away

• Effective on dry and badly damaged hair

• Improve both wet and dry combability

• Leave hair more manageable

• Excellent in ethnic hair applications
  

THE Zeniwax® Technology

We alter solubilities with natural ingredients. All waxes are 100% natural and USP quality. The Octyl Dodecanol is naturally derived from coconut oil and the fruit oils are cold-pressed to retain their natural benefits. We then select the proper oil phase, which, when put into our final product, acts as a delivery system.

To assist you with your hair formulations, try these waxes:

ZENIGLOSS S  (inci name: castor isostearate, beeswax succinate)  use level: 1­5%

ZENIBEE  (inci name: cetyl dimethicone, beeswax)  use level: 1­5%

ZENIBEE CREAM  (inci name: octyl dodecanol, beeswax)  use level: 1­5%

ZENIBEE D  (inci name: peg-8 cetyl dimethicone, beeswax)  use level: 1­5%

Strictest Testing

Repeat Insult Patch Tests (2 separate tests) using occlusive patches, test for any signs of irritation, burning or stinging, and for any sensitization to human skin
Ames Salmonella Test to show genotoxicity
EpiOcular In Vitro Toxicity Test for indication of eye and skin irritation *All starting materials are known to be safe; human volunteers are never at risk.

The Better Cosmetic Polymer

Zenigloss® is a Patented Technology that produces a complex polymer formed by a two-step process that reacts Castor Oil, Succinic Anhydride, and Isostearic Acid.

Step One polymerizes units of castor oil with succinic acid, creating branched polyesters that wonıt wash away and yet leave no build-up in hair.

Step Two reacts the polyester with isostearic acid to remove residual hydroxyl groups, and create a high-gloss polymer.

Zenigloss is a clear, lightly colored, viscous liquid, recommended for use at 0.25­1% in the oil phase of product emulsion. In conditioners, shine sprays, and conditioning shampoos, Zenigloss leaves hair with an extremely high-gloss shine.  

Q-Technology provides the formulator with even more possibilities. To improve substantivity, we give Zenigloss a "positive charge," making it a quat! The result is a whole new class of products - Castor Polyester Quats. We call it Zenigloss Q. Zenigloss Qıs positive charge adds conditioning and detangling benefits to the high-gloss shine that Zenigloss provides. Zenigloss Q is also available in a water-dispersible version called Zenigloss Q-SE.

 Zenigloss Q-SE offers chemists even more versatility and flexibility, plus unprecedented benefits to conditioning, even in dry, color treated and badly damaged hair. Tested at 50%, Zenigloss Q and Q-SE demonstrated absolutely no irritation to scalp or skin. Based on castor oil, Zenigloss Q and Q-SE are the mildest quats in the industry, enabling formulators to produce the mildest shampoos and conditioners, with the highest performance in gloss, foam stability, and comb-through.

•  ZENIGLOSS  (inci name: castor isostearate succinate)  use level: 0.25-1%
   

• ZENIGLOSS S   (inci name: castor isostearate beeswax succinate)  use levels: 5-30%
   

• ZENIGLOSS UP  (inci name: castor isostearate succinate)  use level: 0.25-1%
   

• ZENIGLOSS UPH  (inci name: castor isostearate succinate, hydrogenated castor) use level: 5-24% for lip products, 1-3% for emulsions
   

• ZENIGLOSS Q  (inci name: polyquaternium 57)  use level: 1-3%
   

• ZENIGLOSS Q-SE  (inci name: polyquaternium 57, peg-8 ricinoleate)  use level: 1-3%
  

Innovative Technology
Unique new polymers offer chemists unprecedented versatility in formulating new and better products for the Personal Care Industry.

High Performance Polymers
A highly functional family of molecular heavyweights with the widest range of polymeric solubilities for the widest range of applications.

Patent Protection
Zenitech patents all of its products and applications. World Wide Distribution

Strictest Testing

Zenitech does not test on animals
All Zenitech products are manufactured in Canada

Zenitech Polymers

divided by Ionic Charge and classified by Solubility
 to help the chemist select the right products for successful formula development

 Non-ionic Products

Cationic Products

FEATURES and BENEFITS

100% active High Total Performance Product, Fully Functional Compatibility Blends Easily with Surfactant Systems Compatibility II No Effect on Foam or Viscosity Versatile Hair, Skin, Sun, Color Applications High Molecular Weight More Substantivity, Less Penetration Varied Solubilities Goes Clear into Formulas Coupler Couples Oil-and-Water Phase, as well as Water-Oil Phase No Petroleum Base or Phenyl Groups Glosses Last Longer Unique Polymers Do Not Build Up in Hair Applications 100% Beeswax Guarantees Consistency