Welcome to THOR Personal Care

For over half a century Thor's innovative and technologically advanced chemicals have been improving the way we live. Thor's specially formulated personal care range, marketed under the Microcare® trademark, has gained wide acceptance in an industry where standards are particularly exacting.

Preservatives

Isothiazolinone & blends, Methylisothiazolinone & blends, Cationic, ECOCERT compliant, Bronopol & blends, HCHO donors, Parabens (powders), Parabens with phenoxyethanol, Phenoxyethanol & blends.

Conditioning Products

Thor manufactures a wide range of cationic surfactants with high purity in both liquid or pellet forms. They are suitable for conditioners and all approved for use in the EU, the USA, Japan and other parts of the world.

Silicones

Thor manufactures and sells silicones for a wide range of cosmetic applications. They include novel grades and other well known products with highly sought after properties.

Emollients

Complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the skin softer and more pliable. They increase the skin's hydration by reducing evaporation.

Preservative Boosters

Active conditioning agents, suitable for hair conditioners as well as hair/body conditioning rinses, such as 2 in 1 shampoos

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