Balance RCFg - Nouryon - Acrylates Copolymer

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Film Former,
Hair Fixative,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 25212-88-8, 25035-69-2, 25133-97-5
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Cost Effective,
Foaming,
Improved Thickness,
Versatility
Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard,
Sulfate-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
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Thickens over pH 6.5-12
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Optimal viscosity and clarity at pH >6.5
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Unique Newtonian rheology at low shear rate and shear
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thinning at high shear rate
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Enables soft cushioning gels (shaving, shower gels)
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Builds viscosity in surfactant systems at low concentration
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Synergy effect with salts
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Also thickens sulfate-free systems
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Supplied as 30% active liquid-form emulsion
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Easy to use in typical manufacturing conditions, allows for cold processing
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Compatible with cationics
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Available globally

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Gel,
Leave On,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications: Hair Spray,
Hair Styling Products,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications: Facial Cleanser,
Shaving Gel
Use Level: 1 - 5%
Applications: The polymer features unsurpassed formulating versatility, where it can be used alone or with other polymers to achieve a wide range of textures and product performance benefits in styling aids. For rheology modification in surfactant systems, it offers thickening of traditional and sulfate-free formulas at low use levels, works synergistically with salt, and is suitable for crystal clear products.

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Shaving shower gels
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Shower gels
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Body washes
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Shampoos
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Sulfate-free shampoos
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Foaming facial cleansers

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value	6.5 - 12	—	—

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity and Clarity: In water solution, optimal viscosity and clarity are observed >pH 6.5.\

Figure 1: Effect of pH on viscosity and clarity of 2% Balance® RCFg polymer in water solution

Test results show that Balance® RCFg polymer provides effective thickening at low concentrations in surfactant systems.

Figure 2: Thickening effect of Balance® RCFg polymer at low concentrations in a sulfated system at pH 6.5

Balance® RCFg polymer also provides effective thickening in sulfate-free systems.

Figure 3: Viscosity build in a sulfate-free system