Versastique™ Clear ME 5T

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Solvent

CAS No.

40921-86-6, 61693-08-1

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Solvents & Carriers

INCI Name

The gelled (substrate) and Butyl Stearate, Isostearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Styrene/Butadiene Copolymer, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cost Effective,

Ease of Formulation,

Excellent Stability,

Superior Performance,

Versatility

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Light-Moisturizing

Solid stick form of hydrogenated polyisobutene is very light, nongreasy, and has good spreading properties. It has a wide range of chemical compatibility, and solubility for sunscreen agents and is a great mineral oil-free alternative.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

AP/Deo,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care,

Treatment Products

Application Format

Balm,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Ointments,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick

AP/Deo Applications

Antiperspirants,

Deodorants

Color Cosmetic Applications

Blush,

Body Paint,

Color Corrector,

Compact Powder,

Concealer,

Contour,

Eye Liner,

Face Paint,

Fluid Illuminators,

Highlighter,

Lip Balm,

Lip Liner,

Lipstick,

Primers

Hair Care Applications

Hair Styling Products,

Hair Treatment & Repair,

Pomade

Skin Care Applications

After Shaves,

Body Butter,

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Insect Repellent Cream,

Insect Repellent Spray,

Moisturizers,

Skin Cleanser,

Skin Serums

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Sunscreen Cream

Treatment Product Applications

Acne Treatments,

Ointments,

Pain Relief Products,

Scar Treatment,

Wound Treatment

Recommendations

• In general, the recommended heating/incorporation temperature of almost all the Versagel product lines are 75° - 95 °C. This recommendation is based on the higher flash points of the substrate or base material being used.
• Versastique Clear M, ME and SQ 5T: The recommended heating/incorporation temperature for these products is 100° - 115 °C.
• Versastique Clear ML 5T: The recommended heating/incorporation temperature for this product is 95° - 110 °C.

Cleaning Equipment Recommendations

• Allow the vessel to drain while warm
• Mineral Oil may be heated and added to the vessel to wash out the remaining product.

Properties

Appearance

Clear solid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity {130°C,SC4-18, 90 rpm, (10 rpm*)}	5.1	cPs	D2983
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.83	-	D4052
Flash Point (PMCC)	145.0	°C	ASTM D92
Melting Point	103.0	°C	D3954
Gardner Color	0.3	-	-
Hardness (Typical )	22.0	g	-