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PolyAquol™ VO4

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PolyAquol™ VO4 is a new, patented technology in the field of emulsions. Unlike standard emulsifiers, it literally creates a Water-and-Oil Fusion; W+O. It is completely natural, as per its Cosmos certification and palm-free origin, and performs even in the presence of 100% vegetable oil. PolyAquol™-VO4 is an easily pourable liquid that allows for the formation of cold-process emulsions. Its ability to accept up to 80% of internal water phase provides full control over the viscosity of the final emulsion. It can create stable emulsions when used in a concentration as low as 2%, and surpasses competition in robustness and sensory appeal.

INCI Name: Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid

Functions: Emulsifier, Emulsifier (W/O)

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Credo Clean Standard, Environmentally Friendly, GMO-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, PEG-free, Palm Oil-free, Palm free, Patented, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegetarian

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, IECIC (China), Organic Certified, REACH (Europe), RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  • New emulsion concept: W+O Fusion
  • Non-ionic, PEG-free, Palm free
  • Naturally derived – Cosmos Approved
  • High internal aqueous phase loading (>80%)
  • Excellent compatibility with vegetable oils
  • Cold-processable
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Stable emulsion without co-emulsifier addiction
  • Low usage level
  • Low viscosity systems
  • Compatible with physical and chemical UV filters
  • Compatible with pigments
  • Dispersing properties for powders
  • Unique sensorial properties

Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.1 - 2% (as dispersing agent for powders), 1 - 20% (in anhydrous products), 2 - 6 % (in emulsions)
Applications
  • Skin care
    BB & CC creams, cushions
  • Sun care
  • Baby care
  • Make up
  • Fabric masks
  • Green emulsions
Formulation Procedures

Forms stable W/O emulsion using cold or warm processes. Has to be added to oil phase of an emulsion, to which the water phase is incorporated slowly while stirring intensively. The coarsely dispersed pre-emulsion is then homogenized. The temperature of the water and oil phase should be approximately the same. In presence of a liquid oil phase, heating during emulsification process is not mandatory.

Properties

Physical Form
Dispersible in
Vegetable and Mineral oils

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

PolyAquol™-V04 is compatible with 100% vegetable oils

30% total oil phase (5% PolyAquolTM-VO4, 25% Vegetable Oil); 70% Water Phase

  • PolyAquol™-VO4 creates stable emulsions in the presence of various vegetable oils with high polarities

 

Modifying the lipid phase composition and polarity

100% vegetable oil

25% vegetable oil/75% ester

Optical microscopy analysis 600x

  • PolyAquol™-VO4 is compatible with various vegetable oil and lipid ester ratios

100% vegetable oil

25% vegetable oil/ 75% mineral oil

Optical microscopy analysis 600x

  • PolyAquol™-VO4 is compatible with various vegetable oil and mineral oil ratios

 

Targeting a wide range of viscosity levels with as low as 1.5% PolyAquol™-VO4

  • PolyAquol™-VO4 performs as low as 1.5%
  • PolyAquol™-VO4 can control the viscosity level

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
5 Years
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • In original sealed containers, in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
  • During storage, turbidities or separation may occur which, if necessary, can be reversed by stirring.
  • Preferably the content of complete containers should be processed.
  • 5 years, stored unopened in original drums.
  • Once opened the shelf life is limited by temperature, light and exposure to air.