SEPIPLUS™ K is a rheological modifier which combines clean, performing and sensorial assets.

SEPIPLUS™ K is solvent, preservative and EO (ethylene oxide)-free, which is suitable for clean cosmetics. It provides high performance in terms of thickening, oil stabilizing and resistance to electrolytes. It imparts a silicone-like gliding skin feel and adds a graceful touch to the formulation.

INCI Name: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate

Functions: Emulsifier, Preservative, Solvent, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Synthetic

Labeling Claims: Clean Label, Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Ethylene Oxide-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: IECIC (China)

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes
  • Ready-to-use: concentrated and pre-neutralized liquid
  • Cold or hot process
  • Wide pH range: 3-12
  • Multifunctional: thickening, stabilizing and texturizing
  • Good resistance to electrolytes due to its concentrated liquid form
  • Sprayable fluid to thick textures
  • Compatible with solvents, mineral waters, sun filters and sunscreens with different coatings (alumina, silicone, silica, aluminum hydroxide), pigments, etc.
Consumer Benefits
  • Smooth, shiny and soft texture
  • Easy to pick up and spread
  • "Silicone-like" gliding

Applications & Uses

Application Format

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
Water

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Specific Regulations
  • Approved in China (listed in IECIC 2021)
  • Liquid-liquid acrylic emulsion thus non-microplastic polymer*.

*according to Background Document to the Opinion on the Annex XV report proposing restrictions on intentionally added microplastics (10 December 2020)