Products in Cosmetic Ingredients: Stabilizer

Pluracare® F 127 NF Prill is a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and has the general functionality of surfactants, emulsifiers, solubilizers and stabilizers in preparations where the quality of poloxamer may be required. This product has an average molecular weight of 12,600, a viscosity of 3,100 cP, and a pour/melt point of 56°C.

Cutina® HR Flakes is a cosmetic ingredient that serves as a thickener, gelling agent, and stabilizer. Its INCI name is Hydrogenated Castor Oil. It is commonly used in beauty and personal care products such as antiperspirants, deodorants, and liquid soap. Its benefits include improving thickness and viscosity, stabilizing formulations, and providing good consistency and gelling properties.

Cosmedia® SP is an emulsifying polymer with stabilizing, thickening, and emulsifying properties. It has good spreadability and an exceptional sensory profile, offering the ability to achieve light textures, as well as a silky, velvety, and non-tacky after-feel in different types of applications. The easy-to-formulate and cold-processable solution is free of preservatives and suitable for EO-free products.

Cosmedia® CTH (E) is a thickening and stabilizing agent with emulsifying capabilities for cosmetic formulations. This product is especially suitable for cationic systems, conditioners, and other low pH formulations. The polymer comes as an off-white liquid dispersion for simple manufacturing without neutralization. It has a superior sensory profile for skin and hair.

Tinovis® ADE is an anionic acrylic copolymer dispersed in a hydrogenated polydecene carrier phase. It is designed for use in a range of applications in the cosmetics industry, specifically in skin creams, moisturizers, and toners. This product is used to enhance the performance of skin care formulations with a typical application level in a skin cream of approximately 1% polymer as supplied. Tinovis® ADE primarily functions as a thickener, gelling agent, and promotes good spreading characteristics. It also serves as an opacifier and a spreading and stabilizing agent.

Lamesoft® Balance by BASF is a biodegradable, efficient stabilizer for rinse-off products. It stabilizes wax dispersions in cleaning products for skin and hair. This product can be processed cold and is easy to formulate. It exhibits a structure-improving effect to stabilize wax-based opacifiers, even in low-viscosity formulations. This product offers an appealing, uniform rheology in the finished product. It prevents the aggregation of fine wax particles and reduces the sedimentation speed in surfactant systems, especially in micellar thickeners. It improves the foam-forming properties of body cleansing products and hair conditioning in shampoo formulations with cationic conditioning agents. Lamesoft® Balance makes the skin feel pleasant. It is suitable for formulations of natural cosmetic products according to the COSMOS and NATRUE standards.

Verdessence™ Xanthan (formerly Rheocare XGN) is a crystal-clear polymer that efficiently thickens and stabilizes emulsions and surfactant-based formulations, providing excellent viscosity that is boosted by electrolytes like NaCl. This vegan-compatible xanthan gum is produced from 100% renewable feedstocks, is cold-processable, preservative-free, and eligible for COSMOS approval. It is ideal for clear, high-viscosity formulations with pH values greater than 5.5, including fashionable shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, as well as modern tooth gels.

Cosmedia® Ace is a thickening polymer with strong emulsifying features at low active levels. It provides outstanding sensorial impact and is especially recommended for velvety and powdery skincare emulsions. It is suitable for cost-effective and cold-processable concepts. A modern, strong, and flexible rheology modifier.

Cosmedia® Triple C offers excellent thickening efficiency, emulsifying, and suspending performance. It has high shear thinning and easy spreading properties, as well as opacifying effects, and is suitable for hot or cold processing. With its truly outstanding sensory qualities, Cosmedia® Triple C is ideal not only for conditioners and other hair care products, but also for various body care concepts. Hair care products that provide a superior sensory experience become consumers’ favorites.

Cosmedia® Gel CC is a rheology additive that functions as an emulsion stabilizer and suspending agent. It improves product spreadability and offers improved water resistance in sun care formulations, enhancing overall product performance. It is also a rheology modifier that provides positive sensory effects in skin care products.

Salcare® SC 96 is an off-white, non-aqueous dispersion of polymer in oil. It acts as a moisturizing agent, thickener and stabilizer, conditioning agent, and opacifying agent. Offers good spreading, suspending, and stabilizing properties. Used in conditioning, face cleansing, and personal care wipes

Cosmedia® A 91 is a thickening, stabilizing, and easy-to-use emulsifying polymer and rheology modifier. Its nice sensorial profile possesses gelling, spreading, moisturizing, stabilizing, softening, and opacifying properties. It is used in cosmetic bases, hand and body lotions, suntan lotions, foundations, and makeup removers.

Salcare® SC 95 is a versatile conditioning polymer and rheology modifier used in various cosmetic applications. It enhances the performance of skin and hair care products, providing thickening, conditioning, suspending, stabilizing, good spreading, opacifying, and moisturizing effects. It is composed of a cationic homopolymer dispersed in carrier oil.

Pluracare® F 108 NF Prill is a copolymer of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide and has general functionality of surfactants, emulsifiers, solubilizers and stabilizers in preparations where the quality of poloxamer may be required. This product has an average molecular weight of 14,600, a viscosity of 2,800 cP, and a pour/melt point of 57°C.

Tinogard® DA is a non-phenolic antioxidant available as white or yellowish flakes to protect oils, fats, and fragrances from oxidative decomposition. It also protects colors, fragrances, and natural compounds from photolytic or photooxidative degradation. It is soluble in oil and alcohol.

Lanette® 22 is a consistency factor composed of Behenyl alcohol (1-docosanol) suitable for all kinds of o/w emulsions. It can be used in applications such as after sun, antiperspirants and deodorants, baby care and cleansing, body care, color care, conditioning, face care, face cleansing, self tanning, and sun protection.

Hispagel® 200 NS is a crystal-clear multifunctional moisturizing gel that, due to its rheological properties, water-solubility, and hydration capacity, it can be used as a base for water-soluble and moisturizing aqueous gels, as moisturizing agent for skin care and hair treatment, or as a thickening and stabilizing agent for cosmetic formulations. It has an outstanding spray ability, making it an excellent ingredient for sprayable gels and lotions.

ADM Maltitol Syrup 100 occurs as a clear, colorless, syrupy liquid. It is a water solution of a hydrogenated, partially hydrolyzed starch containing maltitol, sorbitol, and hydrogenated oligosaccharides and polysaccharides. It is miscible with water and glycerin, and slightly miscible with alcohol. It is non-crystallizing and is used as a humectant and texturizing agent in a wide range of products. Since maltitol is very similar to sucrose in sweetness and functionality, it is often used to replace sugars in sugar-free, no sugar-added, and low net carbohydrate products such as nutritional bars, hard candy, soft confections, frozen desserts, and baked sweet goods. It is non-cariogenic and qualifies for the FDA authorized “does not promote tooth decay” health claim.

Structure SOLANACE is ideal for low pH skin care emulsion systems, which is an effective thickener and emulsion stabilizer. Derived from potato (non-GM) and biodegradable, it enables naturally derived skin and hair care formulations with a light, creamy texture.

ELFACOS ST 9 are unique polyalkalene glycols which have excellent stabilizing effect on emulsions. Having a high capacity to absorb water and oil, a relatively low percentage is needed in cosmetic formulations. The stabilizing effect is not obtained by thickening, allowing for low viscous stable emulsions to be achieved. As nonionic copolymers, Elfacos ST 9 and Elfacos ST 37 polyalkylene glycol derivatives are hydrolytic, pH and electrolyte stable over a very wide temperature range. In decorative cosmetics, they act as binders for powders and provide improved color and payoff in lipsticks and similar products.

Structure XL starch is a naturally-derived and biodegradable rheology and esthetic modifier that enables more stable and natural emulsions for hair and skin care applications. Due to its low surface energy, it reduces the size of emulsion droplets enabling efficient stability and also builds synergistic viscosity with emulsifiers. Easy to use, it takes only two minutes to completely disperse in cold water with no pre-mixes needed. Flexible over wide pH range (3-9).

ELFACOS ST 37 are unique polyalkalene glycols which have excellent stabilizing effect on emulsions. Having a high capacity to absorb water and oil, a relatively low percentage is needed in cosmetic formulations. The stabilizing effect is not obtained by thickening, allowing for low viscous stable emulsions to be achieved. As nonionic copolymers, Elfacos ST 9 and Elfacos ST 37 polyalkylene glycol derivatives are hydrolytic, pH and electrolyte stable over a very wide temperature range. In decorative cosmetics, they act as binders for powders and provide improved color and payoff in lipsticks and similar products.

Structure ZEA is a naturally derived, non GMO rheology modifier that thickens and provides stabilization and esthetic enhancements in emulsion systems. Flexible over a wide pH range (3-10), it does not require neutralization and has a high tolerance to electrolytes and cationics. STRUCTURE ZEA is also ideal for boosting viscosity in formulations that requires instant dispersability in cold water or peroxide solutions such as hair bleaches and dyes.

Dissolvine M-40 has an assay of min. 81 weight percent. MGDA has three carboxylic groups and, together with the central nitrogen atom, these carboxylic groups provide strong multiple bonds with divalent and trivalent metal ions. The small molecular size enables rapid action at low temperatures and short contact time. The MGDA trisodium salt is fully REACH registered. The excellent low toxicity and low ecotoxicological profile allow for non-dangerous labeling. MGDA-Na3 is listed on EPA’s Safer Chemical Ingredients List in the United States. MDGA is a strong chelate for hard water and transition metal ions. Using MGDA as an ingredient in cleaning formulations improves the descaling and cleaning capabilities. This includes whiteness and color care benefits in laundry and stain removal abilities in automatic dish washing (ADW). Since MGDA is also a strong chelating agent for heavy metal ions, such as Fe and Cu, it enhances product stability and prevents negative effects of transition metals.

Dissolvine NA2-P is a ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), disodium salt.

Dissolvine NA2 is a chelate used in the detergent industry as a stabilizer, in the chemical industry as a metal carrier in redox systems, in the cosmetic industry as a stabilizer for preparations, and in the printing industry to control hardness and as a stabilizer.

CAVAMAX® W8 Pharma is pharmaceutical-grade gamma-cyclodextrin from Wacker Chemie AG. This product, with 8 glucose units, has the largest cavity of the parent cyclodextrins and is the most water-soluble. It is useful for solubilizing, stabilizing, or delivering larger molecules, such as macrocyclics, oils, lipids, etc.

CHT Beausil™ GEL 8017 is a silicone crosspolymer that is used as an ingredient in personal care products. These silicone elastomer gels provide an even matte finish and are an important raw material for modern high-end cosmetic products such as BB creams, lipglosses, pencils, foundations, primers, soft focus, and anti-aging face creams.

MASCID® 1318 is composed of oleic acid and is recommended for use in the manufacturing of soap and detergents as well as an emulsifier, solubilizer, and stabilizer for food ingredients and pharmaceuticals. It can also be utilized as an emulsifier for metalworking fluids, resins, and surface coatings, an emollient or superfatting agent for cosmetics, and as an adhesive.

MASESTER® GMS 95 is a dynamic emulsifier and emollient with a primary role in skin-conditioning creams and lotions. Its versatility extends to serving as a lubricant in plastic formulations. Embrace the potential of MASESTER® GMS 95 in various applications:Personal care creations.Bath and Shower.Skin Care.Sun Care.

MASCID® 2012 is a versatile liquid fatty acid derivative, excelling as a stabilizer, emulsifier, foaming agent, and foam booster. Its applications include personal care and the industrial sector. MASCID® 2012 elevates formulations in both domains, enhancing the performance and quality of your products.

MASCID® 1850 stearic acid is a versatile ingredient that serves as a carrier, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Its applications include personal care, encompassing bath and shower, hair care, and skin care, as well as the industrial sector, specifically chemical manufacturing. Available in beads, flakes, liquid, and solid forms, MASCID® 1850 offers flexibility for various formulations.

MASCID® 1855 is a versatile stearic acid that serves as a carrier, emulsifier, and stabilizer. Its applications span personal care, including bath and shower, hair care, and skin care, as well as the industrial sector, specifically chemical manufacturing. Available in beads, flakes, liquid, and solid forms.

MASESTER® GMS 40-SE is a versatile ingredient embraced for its roles as a conditioning agent, emollient, emulsifying agent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioning agent across various applications. Experience key benefits, including consistency and formula stability. Its versatility shines in beauty and care, skin care, and sun care.

MASCID® 1802 stearic acid is derived from sustainable palm oil and is COSMOS-approved, vegan, non-GMO, and non-allergenic. Applications include emollients, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and conditioners (in creams, lotions, shampoos, and body washes). With excellent refatting, smoothing, and anti-irritating properties, it makes perfect applications in skin, sun, hair, and lip care. Other applications include a rheology modifier for high-quality formulation creations.

MASCOL® 16/98P is a high-quality, naturally derived fatty alcohol. It can be used as an emollient, emulsifier, stabilizer, thickening agent, or foam inhibitor in various applications like creams and lotions, shampoos, or detergents to moisturize and smooth the skin and hair, as well as to reduce irritations. MASCOL® 16/98P is vegan, non-GMO, non-allergenic, and derived from sustainable palm oil, produced by the Musim Mas group. The product is offered as a liquid or in white solid form as pastilles.