Stepan Company was founded in 1932 by Alfred C. Stepan Jr. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, Stepan manufactures basic and intermediate chemicals, including surfactants, specialty products, germicidal and fabric softening quaternaries, phthalic anhydride (P.A.), polyurethane polyols and special ingredients for the food, supplement and pharmaceutical markets.
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Developing a novel hair conditioner that attracts the consumer
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Hair conditioning products are relied upon by women and men around the world to improve the feel, appearance and manageability of their hair. In the last few years, consumers have clamored for conditioners that were not only more effective for their...
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New, Modern Hair Conditioning Ingredient
Two of the most common cationic hair conditioning agents, behentrimonium chloride (BTAC) and cetrimonium chloride (CETAC), have been under scrutiny due to their unfavorable environmental profiles and irritation potentials. Stepan is proud to introduce...