iGEL 100 is an excellent rheology modifier, alkali-swell able anionic acrylic polymer emulsion, lightly crosslinked. It provides the convenience of a liquid while delivering unique benefits to surfactant-based cleansing products. It is designed to impart efficient suspending and stabilizing, as well as thickening properties in a formulation which contains high level of surfactants.

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Stabilizer, Suspension Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
CAS No.
25212-88-8, 25035-69-2, 25133-97-5

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • iGel 100 is an excellent rheology modifier, alkali-swell able anionic acrylic polymer emulsion, lightly crosslinked.
  • It provides the convenience of a liquid while delivering unique benefits to surfactant-based cleansing products.
  • It is designed to impart efficient suspending and stabilizing, as well as thickening properties in a formulation which contains high level of surfactants.
  • It is able to produce very clear formulations containing high level of surfactants.
  • It works synergistically with surfactants and salt resulting in efficient suspending, stabilizing, and thickening property.
  • It allows for suspending, stabilization, and thickening of low pH systems, insoluble and difficult-to-stabilize ingredients such as silicones can be co-emulsified and stabilized.
  • It also has the remarkable ability to enhance the pearlescent appearance of surfactant formulations. It can be widely used in personal cleansing products.
Product Benifits
  • Non associating rheology modifier
  • Excellent at suspending silicone, zinc pyrithione, powder and other insoluble ingredient in shampoo.
  • Provides stabilizing, thickening and co-emulsifying functions.
  • Applicable for transparent system.
  • Works synergistically with surfactants and salt
  • Enhance the visual impact of pearlizing additives and improve the stability dramatically.

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Use Level
5-10%
Formulation Guidelines
  • The minimum recommended dosage of iGel 100 in surfactant based products is 5.0% as supplied (1.5% active).
  • The dosage depends on the amount of surfactant and salt for additional thickening. If the formulation hasn’t salt or has low surfactant actives, typical dosage is 8-10% as supplied (2.4-3.0% active).
  • In most situations, iGel 100 can be added to the free water of a formulation with gentle mixing at the start of the batching process. At this point, the pH will be about 3, resulting in very low viscosity. Upon addition of a base, the polymer will be neutralized, resulting in immediate increase in suspending properties and viscosity.
Recommended Uses
  • Pearly shampoo, pearly body wash and other cleansers.
  • Conditioning products with big particle size or high molecular weight ingredients such as: conditioning shampoo, antidandruff shampoo, moisturizing body wash.
  • Foundation cream / lotion
  • Sunscreen cream / lotion
  • Formula with Alcohol, Glycol, Isopropanol, Propylene Glycol and Glycerol
  • Hair dye

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Milky emulsion

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

200 Kg/drum

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling

24 months if stored. Keep in cool, Dry, Ventilated and Lightless Place.