Versagel® MD 500

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Isododecane,

Solvent-based

INCI Name

Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer,

Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Emollient,

Gel Former,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Compatibility,

Consistent Suspension,

Easy To Use,

Emolliency,

Fast Drying,

Film Forming,

Film Stability,

Fragrance Enhancement,

Light Feel,

Low Viscosity,

Moisturizing,

Non-Greasy Feel,

Outstanding Skin feel,

Spreadability,

Stabilizing,

Thermal Stability,

Waterproof

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard

Features

• Clear, colorless (does not discolor with age), hydrophobic, thermally reversible and without syneresis.
• Creates a film barrier for added moisturization, delivers superior stabilization and suspension properties.
• Available in multiple viscosity ranges and compatible with many common ingredients.
• Easier and safer than gels made using metal stearates or fumed silica.
• Provides enhanced fragrance retention and waterproofing properties.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene

Application Format

Balm,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Stick

Color Cosmetic Applications

Blush,

Body Paint,

Bronzer,

Eye Liner,

Eye Shadow,

Face Paint,

Glitters,

Lipstick,

Mascara,

Primers

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Creams,

Hair Oil,

Hair Serums,

Hair Styling Products

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Cleansers

Skin Care Applications

Body Butter,

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Make Up Remover,

Skin Cleanser,

Skin Serums

Applications

• Color Cosmetics: mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, eyeshadow, face/body paint, blush, bronzer, foundation, setting lotions and primers, body glitter
• Skin Care: serums, gels, oils, lotions, creams, scrubs, balms, makeup remover, hand cleaners
• Hair Care: serums, oils, styling products, conditioners, creams

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.
• The recommended heating/incorporation temperature for these products is 115° - 125 °C
• The recommended heating/incorporation temperature for these products is 80° - 95 °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

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Viscosity (25°C)	20,000 - 35,000	-	D2983
Specific Gravity (25°C)	0.7486	-	D4052
Saybolt Color	23.0	-	D156
Flash Point	min. 45	°C	ASTM D92
Polarity (Log P)	6.2	-	-

Technical Details & Test Data

Test Data

Versagel MD 500 available with Tinogard®, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate and will be indicated by a T in the name. Tinogard® is a registered trademark of Ciba Specialty Chemical Corporation.

 

The TEWL test shows gelled mineral oil improves moisturization by 53% more than mineral oil alone. Using a gelled product in your formulation can significantly improve its moisturization benefits.

No change in suspension capabilities under test conditions. Gelled mineral oil maintains suspension of active ingredients at a very high load.