BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Hectorite

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

12173-47-6

EC No.

235-340-0

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Mattifying Effect,

Opacifying,

SPF Enhancement,

Silky Feel,

Smoothing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty,

Vegan

Product Properties

• Has controlled low-microbial content of max. 100 cfu/g.
• Is easily processed as a powder or pre-gel.
• Increases the viscosity of the aqueous phase and stabilizes viscosity on aging, at varying temperatures and under different shear conditions
• Is stable over the pH range 6-11
• Imparts thermostable thixotropy/pseudoplasticity
• Provides excellent suspension control
• Reduces phase separation and syneresis
• Is non-abrasive and imparts smooth silky feel to cosmetics and personal care products.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Masks,

Roll On,

Spray

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants,

Deodorants

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Facial Mask,

Facial Treatments

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Sunscreen Cream,

Sunscreen Lotion

Use Level

0.3-1%

Formulations Guidelines

BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 additive is easy to process. No chemical activator or increased temperature is required.

• Add BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 to a vessel containing only water, pH 7.0 - 8.0. If necessary, adjust pH level. High pH may lead to dispersion difficulties due to rapid hydration of BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001, whereas a low pH leads to reduced efficiency and excessively long hydration times.
• Mix at highest practicable speed for 10 minutes.
• After sufficient hydration time, introduce glycols, defoamers, biocides, dispersants etc. (mix).
• Add pigments, fillers, active ingredients and disperse.
• Complete dilution.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss On Drying	max. 7.5	—	—
Thru 200 Mesh Sieve	94-100	—	—
Gel ability	1600-2400	—	—
Total Viable Count (SAB)	max. 100	—	—
Total Viable Count (TSA)	max. 100	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

Kosher

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.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 years

Storage and Handling

Store in a dry place. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 additive will absorb atmospheric moisture in high humidity conditions. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 has a minimum shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture.