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Next Step Laboratories NS MGel OLO Tricap

NS MGel OLO Tricap is a StearalKonium self-emulsifying gel in volatile Isododecane. It is ideal for making very stable W/O emulsions, without the use of additional thickeners, structurants, or emulsifiers. It is highly effective in formulations at both room temperature and elevated temperature. Emulsions made with MGel OLO Tricap 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 OLO Tricap, formulators can achieve consistent viscosity at elevated temperature, F/T, and RT.

INCI Name: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Tricaprylin

Functions: Emulsifier, Stabilizer, 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

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
Color Cosmetic Applications
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

Physical Form