SpecialChem Welcomes Samyang KCI, Enhancing Access to Innovative Products

• Encapguard™, Hydroquat™, Phosphomer®, and Kleensolve™: series of high-performance cosmetic ingredients designed to meet diverse formulation needs in the personal care and beauty market. Encapguard™ offers advanced encapsulation for targeted delivery of actives; Hydroquat™ provides multifunctional antimicrobial and conditioning benefits; Phosphomer® includes phosphate-based emulsifiers and rheology modifiers for enhanced texture and stability; and Kleensolve™ features mild, effective surfactants for gentle cleansing. Together, these technologies support innovative, sustainable, and skin-friendly formulations aligned with global clean beauty trends.
• Product accessibility: Customers can access detailed technical information about Samyang KCI products and request samples directly through SpecialChem’s platform, making it easier for potential buyers to engage with their offerings.

 

• Contact Samyang KCI: Users can also leverage their membership at SpecialChem to directly contact Samyang for technical support & more details about Encapguard™, Hydroquat™, Phosphomer®, and Kleensolve™.

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What SpecialChem has to say about this collaboration:

“SpecialChem is proud to collaborate with Samyang KCI, a trusted supplier of raw materials for various sectors including hair, skin, body, color, and sun care. They cater to every material need with their high-quality ingredients such as polymers, emulsifiers, and cationic surfactants. On SpecialChem, customers can get access to over 140+ commercial grades. We are excited to support Samyang KCI in their mission to reach global personal care suppliers.”

Déborah FUNG, Head of Client Success, SpecialChem

What Samyang KCI has to say about this collaboration:

“We’re excited to collaborate with SpecialChem to broaden global access to our innovative cosmetic ingredients. Through this collaboration, our core technologies – such as Encapguard™, Hydroquat™, Phosphomer®, and Kleensolver™ – will gain enhanced visibility, making it easier for formulators worldwide to explore and request samples with just a click. SpecialChem’s digital reach allows us to better communicate the sustainable benefits of our ingredients, including their contribution to global goals like reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We look forward to building meaningful connections and supporting the development of clean, high-performance formulations through this strategic collaboration.”

Jinyong Lee, CEO, Samyang KCI

 

About SpecialChem

SpecialChem streamlines material selection with extensive product data and deep knowledge resources. Over 175,000+ suppliers already benefit from their far-reaching exposure. Buyers rely on SpecialChem's platform to identify the right materials and request samples directly. This empowers them to pinpoint materials that meet their specific requirements.

 

About Samyang KCI

Samyang KCI is a leading developer of innovative and high-quality ingredients for the cosmetics industry. With a strong commitment to advancing cosmetic science, KCI delivers safe, effective, and sustainable solutions tailored to global market demands. Their diverse portfolio supports key skincare functions such as anti-aging, skin brightening, moisturizing, and overall skin health. Samyang KCI’s technologies span a wide range of functional ingredients, including thickeners and stabilizers, surfactants and cleansing agents, lubricants and slip agents, dispersants, and emollients—each designed to optimize formulation performance and consumer experience. Backed by a strong commitment to global leadership and responsiveness to evolving customer needs, Samyang KCI brings a wealth of expertise to formulators aiming to meet high-performance and environmental standards.