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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Hydrogel Key Benefits
- A paraben-free, non-drying hydrating gel of glyceryl polyacrylate and water characterized by its high power of water retention
- Does not dry when exposed to air for months or even subjected to vacuum for days
- Its clathrate, or lattice structure, holds water tightly through hydrogen bonding and van der Waal interactions
- Provides moisturizing esthetics and functionality to formulations
- Cold process and ease of use
- Immediate solubility in water for crystal clear applications
- Strong moisturizing properties
Applications & Uses
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- Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Formulation Guidelines
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and water systems
- Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare and body care and spa formulations
- Add to the water phase of all emulsion types
- Can be salt sensitive in some formulas, preferentially used in non-ionic systems
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear Gel, Clear gel
- Soluble in
- Water
- Physical Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content | max. 2 | ppm | - |
| Heavy Metals | max. 2 | ppm | - |
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 42.00–50.00 | wt% | - |
| pH (1% Solution in water) | 5.00–8.00 | - | - |
| Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min,measured right after mixing) | 400,000–800,000 | cPs | - |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Viscosity | 400,000 - 800,000 | cPs | - |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
20 kg pail and 180 kg drum