Penreco

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Customizable formulations. Groundbreaking technology. Comprehensive expertise from start to finish. That’s Penreco®. With a unique line of Gelled Hydrocarbons (Versagel®, Versastique™, and Synergel®products), Petrolatums and White Mineral Oils, our formulations are used in various industrial and consumer applications. Penreco’s wide reach ranges from personal care products and cosmetics to food and pharmaceuticals.For more than 100 years, Penreco has specialized in niche product blending to meet customer specific requirements.We remain an industry leader in the complex and scientific area of Hydrocarbon Gels, Petrolatums, and White Mineral Oils. We have more than 20 certifications and credentials – from the FDA, USP to NF – that demand our commitment to quality. In short, we rely on our history, high standards, research and development, and advanced science to create formulations that are customized to your needs and specifications.

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Synergel® LVP 100

Functions:Gel Former
Labeling Claims:Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:United States Pharmacopeia (USP), FSSC 22000, cGMP, Kosher, ISO 9001, FDA Compliant
End Uses:Degreasers, Industrial Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Floor Coatings

The Synergel LVP are highly efficient with a rheological property additive designed for use in primers, paints and coatings. They have a pourable gelled system that eliminates the need for high shear and heat and the potential for poor dispersion of conventional, dry powder rheology additives such as organoclay and fumed silica.

Versastique™ M 40T

INCI Name:Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Butyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Mineral Oil
Benefit Claims:Ease of Formulation, Cost Effective, Superior Performance, Versatility, Excellent Stability

Versastique™ M 40T is a multi-functional material that provides a better way to formulate through simplified creation of functional and esthetic solid stick applications. With translucent and clear stick properties, Versastique is ideal for natural, mineral and synthetic ingredients in cosmetics, personal care, skin care, sun care and health care products.

Versagel® ML 750

INCI Name:Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Functions:Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims:Consistent Suspension, Light Feel, Rapid Absorption, Compatibility, Waterproof, Emulsifying, Dry Feel, Excellent Stability, Non-Greasy Feel, Fragrance Enhancement, Solubilizing, Stabilizing, Moisturizing, Easy To Use, Film Stability, Aesthethic Enhancement
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard

Versagel® ML 750 are based on C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, which provides a light, dry and non-greasy skin feel. It provides superior solubility, broad ingredient compatibility, and water proofing properties. It also brings additional benefits such as suspension and stability of APIs such as organic sunscreen agents and topical pain relievers. It’s known as an emulsifier and solubilizer for sunscreen agents and antiperspirant actives. The suggested use level of these gels ranges from 5% to 70%, depending on the specific application. Versagel ML products can be easily combined with other oil-phase ingredients in the formula when they are mixed at elevated temperature. To ensure uniformity during mixing, it is highly recommended that nonpolar or less polar ingredients be added to the gel first. Cyclomethicone and nonpolar esters can also be added to formulations containing Versagel ML materials to modify the esthetics of finished products.

Versagel® MX 500 T

INCI Name:Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer
Functions:Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Moisturizing Agent
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard
Benefit Claims:Fragrance Enhancement, Waterproof, Frizz Control, Moisturizing, Easy To Use, Stabilizing, Consistent Suspension, Film Stability, Compatibility

The Versagel MX 500 T products are based on gelling USP grade white mineral oil in such a way as it promotes superior moisture retention by creating a continuous film enabling oil to be easily spread with no pooling of the product. It also provides a low moisture system for protection of water-sensitive additive packages/ingredients. In liquid systems fine particles don’t easily remain in suspension; they tend to settle at the bottom and agglomerate. As shown below in the suspension stability testing, Versagel provides excellent suspension properties because the polymers provide sufficient yield stress to prevent aggregation and settling.

Drakeol 32 MIN OIL USP

INCI Name:Mineral Oil
Functions:Binder, Solvent, Emollient, Release Agent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Halal, Kosher

Drakeol 32 MIN OIL USP is used in Cosmetics , Pharmaceuticals ,Food , Plastics & Elastomers , Personal Care ,Veterinary ,Textile Lubricants , Adhesives and in Household Cleaners.

Versagel® HSQ 200T

INCI Name:Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, C13-14 Isoparaffin
Functions:Emollient, Gel Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Labeling Claims:Biodegradable, Silicone Alternative, Silicone-free, Organic
Certifications & Compliance:USDA Certified Biobased, NPA Certified, Organic Certified, USDA BioPreferred, ECOCERT
Benefit Claims:Good Rheological Properties, Silky Feel, Frizz Control, Moisturizing, Stabilizing, Consistent Suspension, Shine Enhancing, Compatibility, Light Feel, Fragrance Enhancement, Waterproof, Easy To Use, Non-Greasy Feel, Film Stability

The Versagel HSQ product offers a silicone-free alternative to oil-based and emulsion formulas. The gelled structure is based on Hemisqualane (C13-15 Alkane) combined with patented block copolymer technology. Hemisqualane is a non-volatile emollient derived from plant sugar and is inherently biodegradable, ECOCERT-approved, NPA Natural Seal Certified, and a USDA Certified bio-based product. It provides a light, non-greasy and silky feel, and serves as an effective alternative to petroleum and silicone- based ingredients. The gelled version provides additional benefits of a rheology modifier and a suspension agent for a wide range of cosmetic and personal care applications.

Versastique™ Clear ML 5T

INCI Name:C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Functions:Solvent
Labeling Claims:Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Benefit Claims:Superior Performance, Cost Effective, Excellent Stability, Versatility, Ease of Formulation

Versastique™ Clear ML 5T is a multi-functional material that provides a better way to formulate through simplified creation of functional and esthetic solid stick applications. With translucent and clear stick properties, Versastique is ideal for natural, mineral and synthetic ingredients in cosmetics, personal care, skin care, sun care and health care products.

Drakeol 34 MIN OIL USP

INCI Name:Mineral Oil
Functions:Binder, Solvent, Emollient, Release Agent
Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Halal, Kosher

Drakeol 34 MIN OIL USP is used in Cosmetics , Pharmaceuticals ,Food , Plastics & Elastomers , Personal Care ,Veterinary ,Textile Lubricants , Adhesives and in Household Cleaners.

Synergel® A-200 V50

Functions:Gel Former
Labeling Claims:Kosher
Certifications & Compliance:United States Pharmacopeia (USP), FSSC 22000, cGMP, Kosher, ISO 9001, FDA Compliant
End Uses:Degreasers, Industrial Cleaners, Household Cleaners, Floor Coatings

The Synergel A-200 V50 are highly efficient with a rheological property additive designed for use in primers, paints and coatings. They have a pourable gelled system that eliminates the need for high shear and heat and the potential for poor dispersion of conventional, dry powder rheology additives such as organoclay and fumed silica.

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