Products in Nail Care: Viscosity Modifier

MASESTER® E6000 is crafted from palm-based oils, this unique compound results from the reaction of fractionated fatty acids, primarily caprylic and capric acids, with refined glycerine. Its diverse applications span the realm of personal care, including AP/Deo, Baby Care, Bath and Shower, Color Cosmetics, Hair Care, Nail Care, Skin Care, Sun Care, and Treatment Products. In the realm of Personal Hygiene, it lends its efficacy to Wipes, tissue, and Towel solutions.

G-GEL™ Silkane was designed for silicone-free and oil-free formulations that require high-end sensory and stability, with less dependence on silicone and silicone elastomers. It features a stronger zero-shear viscosity as well as a more optimal shear curve when compared to the most popular D5-based gel on the market. This translates to higher suspension power as well as improved sensory experience during application. Its primary applications include silicone-free color cosmetics and nail products.

Pharm-Rx Triethyl Citrate is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as a solvent, fragrance, plasticizer, deodorant, and viscosity modifier.

Pharm-Rx Alumina serves as an anti-caking agent, absorbent, viscosity modifier, abrasive, bulking agent, and opacifier in cosmetic formulations.

Pharm-Rx Oxidized Polyethylene is a viscosity modifier with the INCI name oxidized polyethylene. Ideal for cosmetic formulations.

Pharm-Rx Tin Oxide serves as an opacifier, viscosity modifier, abrasive, and bulking agent in cosmetic formulations. Its INCI name is tin oxide.

Pharm-Rx Stearalkonium Hectorite functions as a gel former and viscosity modifier in cosmetic products. Its INCI name is stearalkonium hectorite.

Pharm-Rx Isopropyl Alcohol is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as an anti-foaming agent, solvent, and viscosity modifier.

Pharm-Rx Rosin is a versatile cosmetic ingredient that functions as a binder, viscosity modifier, and film former. Its INCI name is rosin.

Pharm-Rx Synthetic Fluorphlogopite is a versatile cosmetic ingredient with functions as a viscosity modifier and bulking agent. Its INCI name is Synthetic Fluorphlogopite.

Pharm-Rx Stearalkonium Bentonite is a gel former and viscosity modifier used in cosmetics. Its INCI name is stearalkonium bentonite.

VANZAN® NF-ED by Vanderbilt Minerals LLC is comprised of Xanthan Gum and Xanthan gum. It is commonly used It is a Plant Origin product. It is a Natural Origin Key benefits in use include: Consistency and Formula stability.

VANZAN® NF-ST by Vanderbilt Minerals LLC is comprised of Xanthan Gum and Xanthan gum. It is commonly used It is a Plant Origin product. It is a Natural Origin Key benefits in use include: Consistency and Formula stability.

SYNTRAN® KL219CG is a clear solution polymer in water with dispersing and film forming properties. The polymer is a good companion product to improve pigment dispersion, avoid aggregates, and solve the wetting issues. It enhances certain characteristics of the film such as leveling, gloss, hardness, and removability.

SYNTRAN® 5402 is a clear solution polymer in water with dispersing and film forming properties. The polymer is a good companion product to improve pigment dispersion, avoid aggregates, and solve the wetting issues. It enhances certain characteristics of the film such as leveling, gloss, hardness, and removability.

Captex® 8000 Medium-Chain Triglycerides originate from renewable vegetable-based sources (typically palm, palm kernel and/or coconut). Captex 8000 is comprised of pure C8 (caprylic) fatty acid, which are food-grade, safe, and responsibly sourced. They are best known for their functional benefits as emulsifiers, solubilizers and refatting agents for use in personal care and cosmetic applications, but also boast numerous health benefits in human nutrition such as weight management, energy, and cognition. It is manufactured in USA.

Captex® 170 medium-chain triglyceride is a cocoyl caprylocaprate that is a low viscous liquid at room temperature, making it an excellent film former and plasticizer for cosmetic formulations. It is also an excellent emollient and skin feel modifier. Captex 170 is able to translocate actives across the skin with and not through it. It is manufactured in USA.

ADEKA™ TOL LA-775 Lauryl Alcohol Alkoxylate is a versatile ingredient meticulously crafted for personal care, with a specific focus on beauty and care applications. This alkoxylate functions as a cleansing agent, viscosity modifier, emulsifier, and nonionic surfactant. Notable benefit claims include effective cleansing, enhanced detergency, and achieving a desirable wet-look effect

MONTANE™ products are derived from monoester, sesquiester or triester of the following acids: lauric, palmitic, stearic, isostearic and oleic. MONTANE™ emulsifiers are low colored products, with a faint odor and low impurities content. The MONTANE™ grades have an HLB (Hydrophilic / Lipophilic Balance) range from 1.8 to 8.6. They are compatible with all surfactants and with electrolytes. They are not sensitive to pH variation.

The Kleasol range offers tailored solutions for application areas requiring transparency.

Thixcin® R PC is a non-hygroscopic derivative of castor oil that imparts a high degree of thixotropic thickening in cosmetics mineral, vegetable and silicones oils, as well as low-polarity aliphatic solvents. Thixcin® R PC provides thixotropy and imparts good pay-off in stick products; improves product stability when used in the oil phase of emulsions, and can be used as a binder in pressed powder formulations.

PERFORMALENE™ Scrub Beads is a linear, low molecular weight polyethylene wax. It is supplied as small spherical particles or ground powder. The linearity and narrow molecular weight distribution make this product particularly suited to the high quality and performance requirements of the cosmetic industry. It has a melting point of 113°C.