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RHEOSOL AP

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RHEOSOL AP is a homopolymer of sodium polyacrylate in powder form. It is free of the carrier oils and surfactants associated with traditional liquid forms of this thickener type. It offers the formulator an alternative thickener choice where such oils and surfactants are considered undesirable in a finished cosmetic formulation. Its prime function is as an additive to control the viscosity and rheology in finished products. Applications are within the toiletries and cosmetics industry.

INCI Name: Sodium Polyacrylate

Functions: Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Surfactant-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Halal, Kosher

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Good Gelling Properties, Moisturizing, Opacifying, Softening, Spreadability, Stabilizing

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Sodium Polyacrylate

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Stabilizer,

Suspending Agent,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.
9003-04-7, 25549-84-2
Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Conditioning,

Good Gelling Properties,

Moisturizing,

Opacifying,

Softening,

Spreadability,

Stabilizing

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Surfactant-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Performance Highlights

RHEOSOL AP can be added to personal care formulations at any stage of manufacture. It is easily dispersed and does not require neutralization or heat, thickening simply by agitation.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Lotions,

Rinse Off,

Spray

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream

Sun Care Applications

Sunscreen Lotion

Use Level
0.3-1.4%
Application pH Range
5-12
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • RHEOSOL AP is designed to be applied within hair and skin care formulations.
  • It improves performance whilst promoting excellent spreading of the finished formulations.is designed to be applied within hair and skin care formulations.
  • It improves performance whilst promoting excellent spreading of the finished formulations.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (1% solution)25000-35000cPs—
pH (1% solution)6-7——

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Halal,

Kosher

Technical Details & Test Data

Versatility
  • RHEOSOL AP has been designed for use in the presence of anionic and non-ionic coingredients.
  • RHEOSOL AP allows cold mixing in aqueous systems, thereby increasing process speed and efficiency, and reducing energy costs in manufacture.
  • RHEOSOL AP aids the formulation of O/W emulsions regardless of the oil phase and HLB value of the system.
  • RHEOSOL AP allows the stable suspension of solid particles.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

RHEOSOL AP is available in 25kg drums.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage and Handling

Store in a cool, dry place in original bags. Part used bags must be re-sealed to prevent moisture adsorption.