Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Viscosity Modifier

ESAFLOR® ZERO-XB is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® PFT is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, specifically developed for clear formulations. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® LIGHT is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning properties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® AT 100 P is a ready-to-use rheology modifier for O/W emulsions. It is not only a thickening agent, but also an excellent stabilizer and texturizing agent. It is a pre-neutralized, liquid polymer in inverse emulsion, easy to process and to handle. It is extremely versatile, with a broad pH compatibility, being suitable both for hair or skin care applications. It can be used to develop formulas of any consistency, from thin lotions to rich creams and butters. It guarantees a fresh and melting skin feel.Physical form: liquid

ESAFLOR® HC 56 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. It is suitabble for hazy or opaque formulations. Physical form: powder, 100%

AEROSIL® R 812 S is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It is even more hydrophobic than AEROSIL® R 812 and convenient for stabilizing a defoamer and well suitable as a component of foam control agents.

AEROSIL® R 972 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with DDS (Dichlordimethylsilane). The moderate hydrophobicity of these AEROSIL® products is suited for defoaming properties in the presence of appropriate hydrophobic liquids. They are recomended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

ANTIL® Soft SC MB is the natural choice for a multifunctional additive for surfactant formulas with excellent thickening and foam boosting properties, also in PEG-free systems. It improves foam creaminess and skin feel and is suitable for structured surfactant systems with high oil content (50%).

ANTIL® 141 Liquid MB is a mild rheological additive for aqueous surfactant systems. Good thickening properties in common surfactant systems.

ANTIL® HS 33 MB combines the properties of a refatting agent, surfactant thickener and secondary surfactant in one product. Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Glyceryl Laurate are combined in a liquid, easy to handle raw material for mild cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, liquid hand soaps and shampoos.

dermofeel® viscolid MB is a natural oil thickener for pure oils that creates soft and creamy oil gel textures. In W/O emulsions it stabilizes the oil phase without changing the sensorial profile of the product.

AEROSIL® 200 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.

AEROSIL® 130 is a fumed silica with a high specific surface area, making it an excellent thickening and reinforcing agent for a wide range of applications. This product is particularly well-suited for use in adhesives, coatings, and composites, as it can improve mechanical strength and increase the durability of the final product. AEROSIL® 130 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 130 m2/g.

AEROSIL® R 202 is a hydrophobic fumed silica grade, treated with a polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used in defoamer formulations for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming component.

AEROSIL® R 805 is a high thickening fumed silica surface treated with OCTMO.

AEROSIL® R 974 is hydrophobic fumed silica grades treated with DDS (Dichlordimethylsilane). The moderate hydrophobicity of these AEROSIL® products is suited for defoaming properties in the presence of appropriate hydrophobic liquids. They are recommended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

TEGOSOFT® PC 31 MB is a PEG-free refatting agent with excellent thickening properties, provides a skin smoothing effect.

ANTIL® SPA 80 is an efficient PEG-free thickening and conditioning agent for skin and hair cleansing formulations. Excellent viscosity builder, even for PEG-free systems.

AEROSIL® R 816 fumed silica powder offers an alternative technology to stabilize oil/water emulsions. Due to the special surface modification of the silica both hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties are introduced in just one material. This enables AEROSIL® R 816 to enrich at oil/water interfaces and thereby stabilize oil droplets in a continuous water phase by the Pickering effect.Furthermore, AEROSIL® R 816 brings structure to the continuous water phase and increases its viscosity which limits the mobility of the oil droplets, thereby providing for even more emulsion stability.

AEROSIL® 300 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 300 m²/g.

ZEOFREE® 600 LA is a synthetic calcium silicate produced through a precipitation process. This multifunctional calcium silicate is an outstanding soft-focus agent that also improves flow properties and prevents caking in moisture-sensitive mixtures. Calcium silicate made by Evonik combines an exceptionally high absorption capacity with a very pleasant, silky skin feel.

SIPERNAT® 380 is an ultra-fine particle size precipitated silica with applicability in many markets. Its particle size and distribution are based on a unique process that results in a variety of effects. SIPERNAT® 380 provides excellent free flow and anti-caking properties in powdered foods.

Rheological additive for aqueous surfactant systems. ANTIL® 171 is highly effective and cold processable in every step of the production. It acts as a solubilizer and improves foam.

AEROSIL® 380 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 380 m²/g.

The new TEGO® Remo 95 MB is a natural-based thickener with emollient properties providing efficient thickening and skin conditioning properties at the same time. It is a low viscous, clear and colorless liquid with an active matter of 95%. TEGO® Remo 95 MB is fully based on renewable sources and contributes to the production of certified sustainable palm oil according to the rules set out by RSPO Mass Balance Supply Chain Model.

AEROSIL® R 812 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It can be used for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming agent.

Dehydol® LS 3 Deo N is a laureth-3 polymer that is used as a thickener in cosmetic surfactant preparations due to its viscosity-increasing properties. It is a surface-active agent that is applied in skin care, body care, and hair care formulations.

Cutina® HVG is a highly efficient consistency wax that is compatible with non-ionic, cationic, and anionic ingredients and is most commonly found in raw materials. Its excellent crystallization behavior has a positive impact on the stability and viscosity of the final emulsion. This product can be used in body care, face care, sensitive skin care, baby care, and anti-aging applications.

Pluracare® E 400 NF PEG-FLEX has guaranteed low 1,4-dioxane levels to support formulators in meeting new regulatory limits. Pluracare® E 400 NF PEG-FLEX is a homopolymer of ethylene oxide and is especially suited for the demands of the cosmetics industry. It is a water-soluble polyether alcohol that can be employed as a solubilizer and viscosity control agent in a variety of applications.

Lanette® 14 is a myristyl alcohol used for viscosity regulation in cosmetic O/W emulsions. It comes in hydrophilic waxy pellets or flakes, and is suitable for a variety of applications, including skin care, cleanser, sun care, bath and body, men's grooming, and self-tanning.

Dehydol® LS 2 Deo N is a laureth-2 polymer that is used as a nonionic emulsifier for the preparation of oil and cream baths. It is a clear to slightly turbid liquid that is used as a surface-active agent for thickening surfactant preparations.

Cosmedia® Ultragel 300 is a cationic polymer for rheology control that is ideal for crystal-clear formulations. It is also a preferred thickener for creams and lotions due to its excellent spreading properties and superior non-tacky, rich feel. This product is ideally used in hair conditioners, hand sanitizers, skin care, sun care, and bronzing applications.

Rheocare® C Plus is a cosmetic ingredient with thickening properties that can be used in a variety of personal care products, including wet wipes, rinse-off applications, hair color, and hair styling products. It is formulated with Carbomer and is available in a powder form.

Rheocare® TTA is a rheology additive that provides thickening, stabilizing, and suspending properties in surfactant systems, ideal for transparent formulations. It appears as a white/semi-translucent aqueous emulsion and is suitable for use in baby care and cleansing, color care, face cleansing, hair coloring, liquid soap, shampoo, shower/bath products, and styling.

Verdessence™ Tara is a 100% plant-based rheology modifier that enables the creation of smooth and shapely textures. It is suitable for verified eco-friendly aqueous and emulsion systems, acting as an effective thickener and texture enhancer. It also brings sustainability to the table with non-GMO sourcing, no preservatives, and a readily biodegradable composition.

Verdessence™ Alginate (formerly Hydagen® 558P) is an algae-based, natural rheology modifier that also provides an enhanced feel on the skin, making it suitable for skin care formats. In hair applications, it acts as a multifunctional styling fixative and rheology modifier, providing a natural hold and long-lasting curl definition, even in high humidity.