Products in Other Beauty & Care: Thickener

Plantapon® SFA is a highly versatile liquid designed to meet diverse needs in personal care formulations, spanning from baby care and hair care to oral hygiene products. Its yellowish liquid state serves as an ideal base for crafting premium-quality items. With its anionic surfactant properties, it functions not only as a surfactant but also as a thickener and viscosity modifier. The product proudly boasts natural and sustainable characteristics, derived from renewable resources and promoting biodegradability, aligning perfectly with eco-conscious formulations.

Chembetaine™ CGF surfactant is a glycerin-free surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It is a high purity, low color ingredient that exhibits excellent foam and viscosity-building properties. Similar to Chembetaine™ CAD, it also synergistically provides mildness. This surfactant is well-suited for use in shampoos, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and bath gels.

Glucamate™ VLT thickener is a nonionic, highly efficient associative thickener known for its mildness and anti-irritant properties. It is a 70% active liquid derived from methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. This versatile ingredient is compatible with most liquid surfactant systems and helps maintain lather and a light afterfeel. It is recommended for use in shower gels, facial cleansers, and shampoos.

Carbopol® Ultrez 21 polymer is an outstanding self-wetting rheology modifier known for its impressive electrolyte tolerance and high clarity. It is a white powder composed of a crosslinked copolymer of polyacrylic acid polymerized in a cosolvent system that prioritizes safety. Its self-wetting properties make it remarkably easy to use and process efficiently. As a highly efficient rheology modifier, it is capable of providing high viscosity and forming clear gels, hydroalcoholic gels, creams, and lotions.

Carbopol® Ultrez 20 polymer is an exceptional self-wetting rheology modifier renowned for its remarkable electrolyte tolerance and clarity. It is a white powder comprising a hydrophobically modified crosslinked acrylate copolymer. This polymer offers a multitude of advantages for formulators and marketers of personal care products. It is incredibly user-friendly as it self-wets and disperses rapidly. Alongside its rheology-modifying and stabilizing properties, it demonstrates excellent tolerance to electrolytes and imparts unique sensory benefits to formulations. It is suitable for use in systems with moderate surfactant content, making it ideal for applications like shampoos, body washes, gels, lotions, and creams.

Pemulen™ TR-2 polymeric emulsifier is a similar high-molecular-weight, crosslinked copolymer to Pemulen™ TR-1. It is also designed to create stable and mild oil-in-water emulsions at low usage levels. However, it provides low-viscosity emulsions, particularly suitable for skin care applications using a spray mechanism.

Amidex™ C-CM surfactant is a concentrated and self-preserving liquid version of Cocamide MEA. It combines the foam-boosting and foam stabilizing properties of betaine in a single, easy-to-handle blend. This surfactant offers excellent viscosity-building properties when used with anionics and is particularly well-suited for bath and shower products where stable foam, good wetting, and gentle cleansing are desired. The ratio of amides to betaines is approximately 1:4 on a % solids basis.

Glucamate™ CCO Thickener is an 80% active, naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated liquid viscosity builder for mild surfactant systems. It is ideal for non-ethoxylated surfactant packages, including sulfate and sulfate-free cleansing systems, where properties such as clarity, honey-like flow, and mildness are desired. Enables unprecedented formulation flexibility, allowing for cost-effective systems.

Amidex™ LIPA surfactant is a naturally derived ingredient that serves as a viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It is commonly used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products to achieve a tight, dense, and luxurious foam. Amidex™ LIPA surfactant can be used as a replacement for DEA amides and MEA amides at a 75% use level, providing an effective alternative for formulators.

Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is a highly efficient viscosity builder designed for use with various anionic and amphoteric surfactant systems commonly found in shampoos, body washes, and liquid soaps. It is a flaked solid derived from methyl glucose ether esterified with oleic acid. Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is non-irritating to the eyes, making it ideal for baby shampoos.

Novemer™ EC-2 polymer is a liquid, pre-neutralized polymer dispersed in oil. It is designed for use in oil-in-water emulsions in skin care and suncare formulations. Novemer™ EC-2 polymer enables the formulation of elegant and stable emulsions that can incorporate active ingredients with electrolytes and suspended inorganic pigments.

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation, specifically designed for use in cosmetics and personal care applications. It exhibits exceptional thermal stability and is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is readily biodegradable and offers innovative technology for formulating personal care products.

Chembetaine™ CAD surfactant is a high purity, low color, and low odor surfactant that exhibits excellent foaming, lathering, and viscosity building characteristics. It is derived from stripped fatty acids, which contribute to its superior performance. This surfactant synergistically provides mildness and is recommended for use in shampoos, facial cleansers, bubble baths, and shower gels. It offers exceptional clarity and remains stable across a wide pH range.

Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is a multifunctional oil-soluble rheology modifier. It imparts thickening, clarity, and suspension properties to a wide range of oils and oil mixtures, including vegetable-based oils, triglycerides, esters, and organic UV filters. Oilkemia™ 5S polymer is typically supplied as 30% solids in caprylic and capric triglycerides. It allows the development of various textures, from thin, non-dripping systems to lotions, creams, and solid sticks. It can also improve the sensory experience by reducing the greasy afterfeel of oils in anhydrous and emulsion systems. This rheology modifier is efficient in medium- to high polarity systems, with a typical usage level of 1.0–6.0 wt% for low- to high-viscosity oil gels.

Amidex™ CME surfactant is a naturally derived viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It can be used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products when a tight, dense, luxurious foam is desired. It is 100% coconut oil-derived.

Carbopol® ETD 2020 polymer is a cross-linked polyacrylic acid copolymer that has been polymerized in a cosolvent system preferred for its low toxicity. It is an easy-to-disperse white powder. This polymer is specifically designed to thicken surfactant systems. It offers excellent thickening efficiency, suspending capability, long viscous flow, and sparkling clarity in gel systems. It is recommended for various applications, including clear gels, hydro-alcoholic gels, surfactant systems (such as specialty shampoos and cleaning products), and high electrolyte systems like aloe gels.

Carbopol® Aqua SF-1 polymer is a liquid acrylic rheology modifier that is lightly crosslinked. It is designed to suspend, stabilize, thicken, and enhance the appearance of surfactant-based personal cleansing products and soap-based cleansing systems. This cost-effective and easy-to-use product offers exceptional clarity around neutral pH and is considered the gold standard for thickening and suspending surfactant systems with high surfactant content.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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® 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%

Thickmate™ A is a thickening companion and co-surfactant for glutamate surfactants.

Versagel® M750 is based on gelling USP grade white mineral oil in such a way as it promotes superior moisture retention by creating a continuous film enabling oil to be easily spread with no pooling of the product. It also provides a lowmoisture system for protection of water-sensitive additive packages/ingredients. In liquid systems fine particles don’t easily remain in suspension; they tend to settle at the bottom and agglomerate. As shown below in the suspension stability testing, Versagel provides excellent suspension properties because the polymers provide sufficient yield stress to prevent aggregation and settling.

Versagel® M500 is based on gelling USP grade white mineral oil in such a way as it promotes superior moisture retention by creating a continuous film enabling oil to be easily spread with no pooling of the product. It also provides a lowmoisture system for protection of water-sensitive additive packages/ingredients. In liquid systems fine particles don’t easily remain in suspension; they tend to settle at the bottom and agglomerate. As shown below in the suspension stability testing, Versagel provides excellent suspension properties because the polymers provide sufficient yield stress to prevent aggregation and settling.

Versagel® M1600 is based on gelling USP grade white mineral oil in such a way as it promotes superior moisture retention by creating a continuous film enabling oil to be easily spread with no pooling of the product. It also provides a lowmoisture system for protection of water-sensitive additive packages/ingredients. In liquid systems fine particles don’t easily remain in suspension; they tend to settle at the bottom and agglomerate. As shown below in the suspension stability testing, Versagel provides excellent suspension properties because the polymers provide sufficient yield stress to prevent aggregation and settling.

SYNTHALEN® M is a synthetic polymer that is well-known and widely used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries as a thickener and suspending agent due to its safety and versatility. It is virtually solvent-free because it is produced using a proprietary manufacturing technique (50 ppm max of methylene chloride). SYNTHALEN® M dispersions have low viscosity at 0.2 percent or less and high viscosity at higher concentrations (0.5 percent or more) These characteristics enable the production of multiple products from a single polymer. As a result, it is ideal for stabilizing emulsions and suspensions in cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Thickening agent.

OSSAMID™ L9010 is a non-ionic surfactant with a high percentage of amide (90%) and with a low percentage of free diethanolamine. It is a good foam booster, an excellent thickening agent, and a viscosity builder. This product is recommended for cosmetics, toiletries, and textile softener preparations. It has the benefit of more effective solubilisation of perfumes in the end product.

NM-Carbomer 934P meets the current edition of the following monographs: United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) monograph for Carbomer B European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.) monograph for Carbomer Chinese Pharmacopeia (PhC.) monograph for Carbomer Type B Carboemr 934 or carbopol 934 is its comestics grade carbomer.

CinobeeBio™ Sodium Alginate [Cosmetic Grade] is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide that produces a gel consistency when hydrated.

NM-Carbomer 974P meets the current edition of the following monographs: United States Pharmacopeia/National Formulary (USP/NF) monograph for Carbomer Homopolymer Type B (Note: The previous USP/NF compendial name for this product was Carbomer 934P.) European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.) monograph for Carbomer Chinese Pharmacopeia (PhC.) monograph for Carbomer B.

ABLUNOL S-20 is oil-soluble emulsifier for cosmetic. It is used as oil-in-water emulsion stabilizers and thickeners, especially in conjunction with ABLUNOL T-20, T-60 and T-80.

SYNTHALEN E80 is a synthetic polymer that is well-known and widely used as a thickener and suspending agent in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to its safety and versatility.

The Versagel M 200 products are based on gelling USP grade white mineral oil in such a way as it promotes superior moisture retention by creating a continuous film enabling oil to be easily spread with no pooling of the product. It also provides a low moisture system for protection of water-sensitive additive packages/ingredients. In liquid systems fine particles don’t easily remain in suspension; they tend to settle at the bottom and agglomerate. As shown below in the suspension stability testing, Versagel provides excellent suspension properties because the polymers provide sufficient yield stress to prevent aggregation and settling.

Synthalen® L is a synthetic polymer that is well-known and widely used as a thickener and suspending agent in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to its safety and versatility. It is virtually solvent free because it is produced using a proprietary manufacturing technique (50 ppm max methylene chloride). Synthalen® L dispersions have a low viscosity but a higher suspending ability than other carbomers. As a result, Synthalen® L is the polymer of choice for fluid emulsion and suspension stabilisation. Agent of thickening.