ACULYN(TM) 38 Polymer

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Acrylates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Suspending Agent,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Basic pH Stable,

Cold Processable,

Easy To Handle,

Exfoliating,

Flow Enhancement,

Hard Water Tolerance,

High Shear Resistance,

Improved Texture,

Improved Thickness,

Low Hygroscopicity,

Mild,

Non-Greasy Feel,

Non-Irradiated,

Non-Sticky,

Soft Feel,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

CMR Substances-free,

Endocrine Disruptor-free,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Nanomaterials-free,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Odor-free,

Palm Oil-free,

Preservative-free,

TSE-free

Additional Literature

Formulations

Hair Care:

• Lovable Locks Conditioning Shampoo with Anti-frizz
• Anti Dandruff Shampoo
• Pearlized Conditioning Shampoo with Silicone Emulsion
• Pearlized Conditioning Shampoo with Silicone Fluid

Skin Care:

• Shower Power Citrus Shower Gel with Gentle Micro Beads
• Low pH Suspending Body Wash
• Suspending Body Wash

Product Features

• Stable in highly alkaline systems
• Particulate suspension
• Polar solvent compatibility
• Instant neutralization/thickening
• Short flow
• Cold-processable/liquid
• Divalent ion tolerance
• Excellent viscosity stability
• Yields clear gels
• Flat pH/viscosity response
• Lack of odor
• Excellent high shear stability
• Easy to handle
• Formulations exhibit little viscosity drift
• No predisolution necessary
• Compatible with nonionic and anionic surfactants
• Non-hygroscopic
• Permits stable formulations with particulates
• Increased manufacturing efficiency.
• Formulation of spreadable lotion products that flow readily from the container
• Allows for use of continuous production processes with use of in-line static mixers
• Ability to stabilize suspensions
• Less sensitive to water hardness
• Able to formulate clear products
• Does not promote or support contamination, unlike natural thickeners
• Mild, soft, non-greasy, non-sticky
• No watery feel upon skin contact
• Flexibility in choice of preservative system
• Improved pickup properties
• Supported by comprehensive environmental, health and safety data

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Gel,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Spray

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Anti-Dandruff Products,

Hair Conditioner,

Shampoos & Rinses

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Lotion

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Milky liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity	1.05	—	—
pH (as supplied)	2.10 - 3.20	—	DOWM 102574
Equivalent Weight	239	—	—
Viscosity (as supplied)	max. 150	mPa s	—
FTIR Identification	Pass	—	CTG 3220
Gel Part (on 150 micron)	0 - 50	ppm	CTG 3240
Gel Part (on 45 micron)	0 - 50	ppm	CTG 3240
Residual Ethyl Acrylate	0 - 0.10	ppm	CTG 1347
Solids Content (at 150°C, 0.6 g, 20 min)	28 - 30	%	Forced Draft Oven - DOWM 102570
Viscosity Brookfield (LV, Spindle #1, 60 rpm, 25°C)	0 -150	cP	DOWM 102715
Viscosity Solubilized (LV, Spindle #3, 12 rpm, 25°C)	2000 - 6000	cP	DOWB 508025

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count	max. 100	cfu/g	DOWB 508040
Candida albicans	Absent	per gram	DOWB 508040
Gram Negative Bacteria	Absent	per gram	DOWB 508040
Staphylococcus aureus	Absent	per gram	DOWB 508040

Ionic Nature

• Anionic

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009 Compliant,

Halal,

Kosher,

REACH (Europe),

SVHC Compliant

Chemical Inventories

AIIC (Australia),

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TCSI (Taiwan),

TSCA (USA),

TSCA Exempt (USA)