HECTOGEL D5 MILD

Identification & Functionality

Carrier

Cyclopentasiloxane

INCI Name

2,3-Butanediol,

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Ingredient Origin

Non-Animal Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Consistent Suspension,

Cost Effective,

Excellent Stability,

Flow Enhancement,

Formula Stability,

High Viscosity,

Improved Texture,

Irritation Reduction,

Low Odor,

Spreadability,

Stabilizing,

Superior Suspension,

Thermal Stability,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Alcohol-free,

Ethanol-free

Benefits

• Increase viscosity
• Formulation stability enhanced
• Elegant texture in formulation
• Suspending capability
• Good spreading properties
• Thixotropic flow characteristics

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Color Cosmetics,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Application Format

Creams,

Leave On

Color Cosmetic Applications

BB Creams

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products

Properties

Physical Form

Paste

Odor

Faint odor

Appearance

Light buff paste

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Count	max. 100	CFU/g	USP61
Total Combined Yeast/Molds Count	max. 100	CFU/g	USP61

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Residue on Ignition (at 600℃, 2g, 2hours)	approx. 10.0 - 13.0	%	USP42 <733>
Viscosity (at 2.5 rpm, TF spindle, 30sec)	approx. 1,400 - 5,000	Pa.s	-

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Antimony Content	max. 5	ppm	USP42 <233> ICP-MS
Arsenic Content	max. 1	ppm	USP42 <233> ICP-MS
Cadmium Content	max. 5	ppm	USP42 <233> ICP-MS
Lead Content	max. 10	ppm	USP42 <233> ICP-MS
Mercury Content	max. 1	ppm	KP10 <AAS> Mercury Analyzer

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Test Result (ISDV, Isododecane)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

2 Years