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Next Step Laboratories NS MGel 1414

NS MGel 1414 is a Hectorite based thickening, self-emulsifying gel in natural oils. It is ideal for making very stable W/O emulsions, without the use of additional thickeners/structurants or emulsifiers at room temperature or elevated temperature. Emulsions made with MGel 1414 do not have the processing and scale-up challenges that are a part of formulating most W/O emulsions. With the use of NS MGel 1414, formulators can achieve consistent viscosity at elevated, temperature as well as F/T and RT.

INCI Name: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Functions: Emulsifier, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, PEG-free, Paraben-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Charateristics
  • NS MGel is a multi-functional, self-emulsifying gel created to convey multiple benefits primarily to emulsion systems.
  • MGel is based on a combination of quaternized clays and silicone gels or hydrocarbon gels & emulsions.
  • MGel is used to create stable water/oil-silicone emulsions because emulsifiers are an integral part of the polar activation system.
  • MGel ingredients (components) meet the high standards required by the natural products market.
Ns Mgels What Are They?
  • NS MGels are emulsifier activated quaternized clays manufactured using non-mechanical milling which allows for a more efficient shearing of clays before activation.
  • Once shearing is complete, activation is initiated using a conventional polar activator as well as a polymeric emulsifier.
  • Emulsifier is a part of the gel network matrix, resulting in emulsification and stabilization simultaneously when used in an emulsion.
  • Self-emulsifying and self thickening
  • Low viscosity/thin W/O emulsions
  • Very stable at elevated temperature
  • Finished products do not experience phase transition
  • Non-greasy
  • Natural looking
  • Silky, soft application
  • Long wearing
  • Cold process
  • Short batch cycle time

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Directions
  • Add Phase A to beaker, mix then homogenize to disperse.
  • Mix Phase B in a beaker.
  • Add Phase B to Phase A in five parts, homomixing to full incorporation after each part.
  • Homomix for 5 minutes on medium speed.
     
General Guidelines
  • Decrease the surface tension of the water phase with a salt.
  •  Add the water phase in several parts, starting with the smallest amount first. Fully incorporate each part before adding the next.
  •  Add the preservative slowly, in parts, at the end.

Properties

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