Products in Beauty & Care: Thickener

Carbopol® Clear polymer is a versatile and unique polymer created to provide exclusive wet styling textures. It is a crosslinked homopolymer of acrylic acid polymerized in a preferred cosolvent system. It has been optimized to deliver outstanding performance in wet styling formulations. The ability to build high viscosity at lower polymer solids, extraordinary clarity, and extremely fast dispersion times make it ideal for wet styling applications. The polymer has been specially formulated to create distinctive textures by varying the polymer concentration. It shows good compatibility and synergy with Fixate™ Polymers.

Schercemol™ SHS ester is a naturally-derived, soft emollient that liquefies upon contact with the skin. It has excellent spreading properties and is recommended for use in moisturizing lotions, hair pomades and conditioners, liquid make-up, cream powders, lipsticks, and lip glosses. Schercemol™ SHS ester is effective in lipsticks and cream makeup formulations as a viscosity builder, anti-tack agent, and anti-grease agent.

Carbopol® Aqua CC polymer is a liquid rheology modifier, specifically a hydrophobically modified polyacrylate crosspolymer. It is designed to offer cationic compatibility, smooth flow, shear-thinning rheology, suspension capabilities, and high clarity for low pH applications. This polymer is an excellent option for thickening both surfactant-based and highly active cosmetic aqueous formulations. It is particularly well-suited for facial and body treatments, scrubs, and formulations containing high levels of cosmetic acids.

Novethix™ L-10 polymer is a highly efficient, hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer specifically designed for structuring a wide range of cleansing formulations containing anionic, nonionic, and zwitterionic surfactants. This polymer works synergistically with electrolytes and is an easy-to-use, cold-processable liquid. It does not require heat and has a short mixing time, simplifying the formulation process. Novethix™ L-10 polymer offers the convenience of being in liquid form, further enhancing its usability.

Promulgen™ D nonionic emulsifier is ethoxylated cetearyl alcohol compounded with cetearyl alcohol. It is 100% active and is supplied as a waxy solid. Its excellent stability at pH levels of 3–12 makes it particularly useful in applications such as depilatories. Also, due to its viscosity-building properties, it is recommended for use in hair relaxers and conditioners.

Glucamate™ LT thickener is a naturally-derived ingredient composed of methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. It is available as a 40% active liquid and serves as a highly efficient associative thickener. This nonionic liquid is gentle on the skin and offers anti-irritant properties. Glucamate™ LT thickener is compatible with most ingredients found in liquid surfactant systems. It contributes to the sensory experience by retaining lather and providing a light afterfeel. It is commonly used in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Carbopol® Ultrez 10 polymer is an industry-standard self-wetting rheology modifier known for its excellent short flow and high viscosity performance. It is a white powder composed of crosslinked polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. This polymer offers self-wetting properties and produces minimal dust, making it incredibly easy to use and process efficiently. It is a highly efficient rheology modifier capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, and creams.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-2 polymer is an acrylates crosspolymer and liquid rheology modifier specifically designed for high-clarity surfactant cleansing formulations with moderately low pH levels ranging from 4 to 6. It provides elegant flow, viscosity enhancement, and the ability to suspend visually appealing insoluble ingredients. This polymer allows formulators to incorporate food-grade preservatives like sodium benzoate. It offers superior suspension and high clarity within the pH range of 4 to 6, enabling the inclusion of colorful beads, sparkling pearls, and exfoliating scrubs. Moreover, it facilitates "preservative-free" and "skin-neutral pH" claims in clear bath gels, shampoos, and cleansers.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

BELSIL® EG 6000 elastomer gel is a blend of a silicone copolymer network and a volatile dimethicone. This gel has a transparent and colorless appearance, delivering a delightful sensation during application and post-use. Notably, BELSIL® EG 6000 can function as a thickener in formulations. Furthermore, it exhibits shear thinning behavior, enabling the creation of cosmetic products that spread smoothly upon application and facilitate the incorporation of pigments into formulations.

HDK® T30Plus is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in inkjet paper, makeup, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

BELSIL® RG 100 is an elastomer gel composed of an organosiloxane polymer dispersed in cyclopentasiloxane. This semitransparent gel serves as a thickener in formulations, ensuring smooth applications. When subjected to shear stress, BELSIL® RG 100 thins, making it easy to incorporate cosmetic ingredients such as pigments. It is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, non-greasy, silky skin feel. As the volatile silicones evaporate, a non-tacky film is left behind, enhancing the water resistance of formulations.

HDK® H2000 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H2000 is primarily used as a reinforcing filler in silicone-elastomers, enhancing their properties. Furthermore, it serves as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders and finds application as an additive in antifoam agents.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

BELSIL® RG 90 is an elastomer gel consisting of a crosslinked, high-molecular-weight organosiloxane polymer dispersed in isododecane. It is supplied as a transparent or semitransparent gel. This gel is effortless to distribute on the skin and provides a pleasant, silky feel. As the isododecane evaporates, it leaves behind a non-tacky film, which enhances the transfer and water resistance properties of cosmetic formulations. Additionally, BELSIL® RG 90 exhibits thixotropic behavior, thinning under shear stress and facilitating the easy incorporation of cosmetic ingredients such as pigments.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® H18 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H18 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

HDK® T30 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper, make-up, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

Esaflor® PURE is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, specifically developed for clear formulations. It offers moderate conditioning properties, making it ideal for everyday use and conditioning shampoos. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes, and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards the skin. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X technology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-X is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® HDR is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent thickener for solutions containing high alcohol or glycol content. Ideal, for example, for hand sanitizers with a soft skin feel. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® PLUS is a highly charged cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Ideal for thick, ethnic or damaged hair. It ensures excellent conditioning properties and high deposition of water-insoluble actives. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, hair treatments and conditioners, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® B25 is an acrylic rheologyy modifiers, highly effective as a thickener for crystal clear formultions above pH 7.5, with smooth honey-like flow. Ideal for high pH toiletries formulations and for clear gels. Physical form: liquid, 30% dispersion

ESAFLOR® HM 22 is is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent emulsification-aid for O/W emulsions, with optimal thickening and stabilizing properties. It works in sinergy with the cmost commonly used emulsifiers, helping delivering stable emulsions with tunable texture. A good compatibility with electrolytes completes its applicative behaviour. It also ensures a smooth skin feel, for a pleasant sensorial appeal. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 5 is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning rpoperties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 3 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® GD19 is a liquid, acrylic rheology modifier for surfactant based systems. It is designed to suspend, stabilize and thicken surfactant based personal care products. It is a easy-to-use product that provides exceptional clarity around neutral pH. Physical form: liquid, 30% dispersion

ESAFLOR® 4W is a non-ionic, high molecular weight bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum. Excellent thickening properties, effective at low concentrations, especially in surfactant solutions. Good compatibility with electrolytes. Smooth skin feel. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® PFT is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, specifically developed for clear formulations. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® ZERO-XB is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® EC 4 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum, with high molecular weight and medium cationic substitution. It is self-hydrating, requiring no pH adjustment for its dissolution in water. It offers optimal conditioning properties for hair and skin care products, as well as deposition of water-insoluble actives. Ideal for everyday-use shampoos. Suitable for conditioning shampoos, cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Physical form: powder, 100%

ESAFLOR® HC 56 is a cationic bio-based derivative of guar gum. It is characterized by moderate aqueous viscosity and optimal compatibility with surfactant systems. It offers light conditioning properties, ideal for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. At the same time it improves hair brightness. In skin cleansing formulations, such as shower gels, body washes and liquid soaps, it can increase mildness towards skin. It is suitabble for hazy or opaque formulations. Physical form: powder, 100%

VISCOLAM® AT 100 P is a ready-to-use rheology modifier for O/W emulsions. It is not only a thickening agent, but also an excellent stabilizer and texturizing agent. It is a pre-neutralized, liquid polymer in inverse emulsion, easy to process and to handle. It is extremely versatile, with a broad pH compatibility, being suitable both for hair or skin care applications. It can be used to develop formulas of any consistency, from thin lotions to rich creams and butters. It guarantees a fresh and melting skin feel.Physical form: liquid

ESAFLOR® LIGHT is a cationic bio-based polymer, derived from guar gum, with low aqueous viscosity. Ideal for baby shampoos or thin hair. It ensures light conditioning properties, without weighing hair down, perfect for volumizing and conditioning shampoos. Suitable also for cream rinses, bath and shower products and other personal care products. Manufactured sustainable Esaflor® ZERO-X Tecnology. Physical form: powder, 100%