BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 900

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Hectorite,

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

SPF Enhancement,

Silky Feel,

Smoothing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Product Properties

• Vegan
• 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 compatible with synthetic resin dispersions such as polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl propionate, polyacrylics and their copolymers as well as with polar solvents, such as alcohols and glycols
• Is stable over the pH range 3-11
• Provides high viscosity increase at low shear rates
• Imparts suspension control
• Reduces phase separation and syneresis
• Is non-abrasive, non-irritant and imparts a 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,

Lotions,

Roll On,

Spray

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants,

Deodorants

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion

Use Level

0.1-1%

Formulations Guidelines

BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 900 additive is easy to process. No chemical activator or increased temperature is required; however, warming the water to above 35°C will accelerate dispersion and hydration rates.

• Add BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 900 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™ 900, 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

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying (when packed)	max. 7.5	—	—
Through 200 Mesh Seive	98.5-100.0	—	—
Gel ability	8000 - 12000	—	—

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

4 years min.

Storage and Handling

Store in a dry place. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 900 additive will absorb atmospheric moisture in high humidity conditions.