ACULYN(TM) 88 Rheology Modifier

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cold Processable,

Compatibility,

Durable,

Easy To Handle,

Emulsifying,

Exfoliating,

Film Forming,

Flow Enhancement,

Improved Thickness,

Improves Clarity,

Long Lasting,

Non-Irradiated,

Rich Feel,

Shine & Radiance,

Smooth Texture,

Spreadability,

Stabilizing,

Strong Hold,

Superior Suspension,

Wave Enhancement

Labeling Claims

Allergen-free,

BSE-free,

Buy Now,

CMR Substances-free,

Endocrine Disruptor-free,

GMO-free,

Halal,

Kosher,

Nanomaterials-free,

Not Listed In California Proposition 65,

Palm Oil-free,

Sulfate-free,

TSE-free

Product Features

• Shear thinning rheology
• Very efficient at building viscosity
• Excellent surfactant and solvent compatibility
• Synergy with Laponite Clay for enhanced suspension in high surfactant systems.

Product Benefits

• Imparts honey-smooth texture, spreading and flow to personal care formulations.
• Enables suspension of particles, silicones, pearlizing agents, and air bubbles. 
• Excellent clarity.
• Effective at pH 4 - 12, depending on the formulation.
• Film former.
• Polymeric emulsifier.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Spray

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Anti-Dandruff Products,

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Gel,

Hair Serums,

Hair Spray,

Shampoos & Rinses

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Lotion,

Suntan Lotion

Formulation Application

Hair care

• 2-in-1 Conditioning Shampoo
• Long Lasting Hold Hair Gel
• Shine Spray Gel - Glitz Spritz
• Wet Look Hair
• Durable Hold Alcohol Free Sculpting Hair Spray Gel
• Durable Hold Alcohol Free Styling Hair Spray Gel
• Brilliant Resilient Hair Gel All Day Hold and Shine
• Hair Serum/Glaze - Wave Behave

Skin care

• Exfoliating Shower Gel
• Shower Gel with Suspended Jojoba Beads
• Sulfate Free Body Wash with Suspended Beads

Sun and Skin care

• Emulsifier Free SPF 15 Daily Use Lotion
• Divine Sunshine Sunscreen Lotion SPF 25 with Parsol 1789

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

Milky white

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solvent	Water	—	—
Solids Content	29.0	%	—
pH (as supplied)	3.8	—	—
Iodine Value	max. 1	—	—
Viscosity	max. 150	mPa s	—
Residual Ethyl Acrylate	0 - 1.0	ppm	CTG 1347 Add. 1
Solids Content (at 150°C, 0.6 g, 20 min)	28 - 30	%	Forced Draft Oven DOWM102570
Turbidity Solubilized	0 - 35	NTU	DOWB508025
Viscosity Brookfield (LV, Spindle #2, 30 rpm, 25°C)	0.5	cP	LV DOWM 102715
Viscosity Solubilized (Spindle #3, 12 rpm, 25°C)	1800 - 5000	cP	LV DOWB 508025

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)

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions

Store products in tightly closed original containers at temperatures recommended on the
product label.