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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- BENTONE GEL VS1 V delivers a combination of benefits in a single, easy to use product. It is designed to impart rheological control and suspension to the organic- and silicone-based cosmetics.
- BENTONE GEL VS1 V is also particularly useful in emulsions and can be used in “cold process” systems. It provides thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion’s oil phase, imparts thixotropic flow, improves application properties, enhances skin-feel by masking greasy and tacky components and imparts a pleasant residual silkiness to the skin.
- BENTONE GEL VS1 V is an alternative to rheological additives containing Cyclopentasiloxane, traditional polymers and Cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions.
- Product Properties
Rheological control
- Predictable, reproducible and stable viscosity control
- Shear-thinning viscosity
- Excellent suspension of pigments and actives
- Controlled alignment of special-effect pigments
- Thermostable viscosity raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters
- Emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w ]
Convenience
- Optimally pre-activated and dispersed organoclay
- Incorporates with medium-shear mixing
- Can be added at any convenient stage of manufacture
- Gives a high degree of formulating flexibility
- Provides highly reproducible results for multi-site production requirements
Acceptability
- Non-abrasive
- Provides smooth feel to skin
- Toxicologically safe ingredients
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
- Lip products
- Make-up products
- Creams/ointments
- Hair preparations
- Sunscreens
- Formulations Guidelines
- BENTONE GEL VS1 V can be added at any convenient suitable stage during the manufacturing cycle.
- BENTONE GEL additive is a very high viscosity, shear-thinning product. To ensure good homogeneous mixing is achieved, care must be taken to overcome the large viscosity differential existing between the BENTONE GEL and the other lower viscosity components. Choice of mixing equipment and the configuration within the mixing vessels are critical factors in developing the optimum performance of the BENTONE GEL additives. The use of medium- to high-shear mixing equipment is recommended.
BATCH PROCESSING
- Single Phase Systems : Always add the BENTONE GEL, under shear, to a portion of the organic component or solvent with which it is most compatible. Mix until homogeneous before adding the other ingredients.
- Multi-Phase Systems e.g. emulsions : Treat as the single phase but always ensure the BENTONE GEL additive is thoroughly mixed in before the emulsification stage.
- Continuous Processing : The BENTONE GEL should be added to the oil phase at any convenient point that meets the above guidelines for batch processing. In multi-manifold systems, a flowable pre-mix of the BENTONE GEL with a compatible oil or solvent should be made in a side pot. Where only lower-shear mixing equipment is available, stir the BENTONE GEL alone and then slowly add the most compatible component by portions, always ensuring the mixture remains homogeneous at each stage.
LEVELS OF USE
- The level of use of the BENTONE GEL will depend on the formulation. Suspension will be provided by 2.5-10.0% additions. In emulsions, thickening will occur in the oil phase only and emulsion viscosities will be influenced by 3-5% additions. Novel emulsification effects can be achieved, giving light feel and lower viscosities. In some water-in-oil systems a reduction of surfactant may be achievable by the use of BENTONE GEL additive.
- Higher levels of BENTONE GEL will have a greater viscosity influence and thermostable viscosity in single phase systems may be achieved by 10-25% additions
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Microbial Content | max. 100 | — | — |
| Viscosity at 2.5 rpm | 1.0-3.50 | — | — |
| Ash Content | 10.4 - 11.0 | — | — |
| Viscosity (25°C) | 1.0-3.50 | rpm | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Product Quality Assurance
Since 1992 the company is a holder of the ISO 9001 / ISO 9002 certificates, which guarantees that all operations are conducted according to the stipulated standards.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Product Compatibility
BENTONE GEL additives can contribute greatly to a formulation’s stability by improving the compatibility of other ingredients. Care should be taken to determine the compatibility of the BENTONE GEL additive with the oils, actives or surfactant ingredients within a formulation. The wide range of grades available allows selection of the optimal carrier and organoclay for each system.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Store away from excessive heat.
- Shelf life
Store away from excessive heat.