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KCI Glyco 171KC

Thickener for surfactant system. Glyco 171KC is effective liquid thickening agent for shampoo, and bath preparations.

INCI Name: PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate

Functions: Emulsifier, Solubilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Stabilizer

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: GMP, ISO 14001, ISO 22716, ISO 45001, ISO 9001, RSPO MassBalance Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Structure

KCI Glyco 171KC Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Characteristics
  • Easy to handle ( cold processable)
  • Because it shows a nearly Newtonian flow behavior it has pleasant rheological behavior of final formulation .
  • Suitable for thinking of all ordinary surfactants systems, especially for mixtures
  • It is easy to bring into the production process at any time, even into the final formulation.
  • Because of its character as a surface active agent, large amount of perfume and oil may
  • be solubilized without any turbidity.
Key Attributes
  • Liquid, low viscous : easy to handle
  • Because of its character as a surface active agent, large amount of perfume and oil may be solubilized without any turbidity
  • Suitable for the preparations in cold process, where it is necessary to use liquid thickening agent
  • Applicable at any phase of production process, even into the final formulation step

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
1.0 - 10.0
Applications
  • Skin care: Creams, Lotion, Gel, Cleanser
    etc.
  • Hair care: Shampoo, Rinse, etc.
  • Body care
Guide Formulations
  1. Shampoo
  2. Cleansing Foam
  3. Shower Gel

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellowish Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 4Gardner-
Acid Valuemax. 5

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Standard Packing: 200kg/Steel DRUM
  • MOQ (kg) per Pallet: 800

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 months
Storage Condition
  • At storage temperatures of app. 15°C and Below
    Glyco 171KC can show turbidities.
  • In that case it has to be warmed up to app. 30~40°C and stirred for homogenization.