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Quickpearl™ PSB3 Pearlizing Agent

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Quickpearl™ PSB3 Pearlizing Agent is a high solids, alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate free, special surfactant blend designed to be easily incorporated into products using a cold blend process, imparting best in class pearl effects. With only three ingredients, It provides formulators with greater flexibility. It is flowable, making it easy to handle and easy to disperse in personal care cleansing products.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Pearlescent Agent, Surfactant

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Compatibility, Cost Effective, Easy Dispersability, Easy To Handle, Flow Enhancement, Mild, Pearlescent Effect, Versatility

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Product Attributes

QuickPearl™ PSB3 surfactant pearlizing agent is a high solids, alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate free, special surfactant blend designed to be easily incorporated into products using a cold blend process, imparting best in class pearl effects. With only three ingredients, QuickPearlTM PSB3 surfactant provides formulators with greater flexibility. QuickPearlTM PSB3 surfactant is flowable making it easy to handle and is easy to disperse in personal care cleansing products.

Key Attributes
  • Can be processed at ambient temperatures enabling lower production costs
  • Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
  • Enables less inventory management as a surfactant blend
  • Excellent choice for sulfate-free formulating
  • Food grade preservative
  • Gentle cleansing
  • Imparts pearlescence
  • Mild and versatile surfactant

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
2 - 3 %

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off white
Odor
Slight
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Random Coil Indexmin. 0.50
Pearlization1 - 5%
Solid Contentmin. 40%ACM-6
pH (10%)5 - 6ACM-23

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Certifications & Compliance

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Storage

​Store in closed containers above 45°F (7°C) and below 120°F (49°C), otherwise this material may stratify. If this occurs, the product may be gently warmed with strong agitation to reconstitute the material. If this occurs, the product will need to be mixed before using. Recommended retest period is 365 days from the date of manufacture.