Products in Personal Hygiene: Viscosity Modifier

GUAR 14S is a quaternized water-soluble derivative from natural guar gum. It can form a “free breathing” film on hair and skin, and generate good protection, moisturization, condition and lubricity. It is easily dispersed in water due to extra surface treatment.

Mitaine™ CA(C) is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers exellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic property for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels and pet shampoos. CA(C) is a special grade betaine with concentration.

The Versagel MX 500 T 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.

Raw material for surfactants, for conditioners, for disinfectants, and for plasticizers. Oil base for lubricants of synthetic resin and emulsifiers of emulsion polymerization. Raw material for creams/ointment, metal rolling oil etc. Used in cosmetics, plastic lubricants, hand and body skin care, anti-oxidants, deodorants.

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.

KALCOL® 6850 is a Cetearyl Alcohol (C1618:50/50 approx.) used as co-emulsifier and thickener.

This is a vegetable grade glycerin which is Kosher and USP certified. It is a key ingredient in many cosmetic and personal care products including skin creams and lotions, bar soaps, toothpaste, shaving preparations, deodorants, etc. and is a component in several types of beverages and human and pet food products. It is one of the most widely used ingredients in all types of drug and pharmaceutical products including ointments, syrups, capsules, suppositories, etc. It finds extensive use in the production of alkyd resins and urethane foams.

Ecopol 14 is a cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The moderately substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.

MITAINE CA(U) is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers excellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic properties for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and pet shampoos. MITAINE CA(U) is a glycerin-free product.

GUAR 15S is a quaternized water-soluble derivative from natural guar gum. It can form a "free breathing" film on hair and skin, and generate good protection, moisturization, condition and lubricity. It is easily dispersed in water due to extra surface treatment. Ideal for application in 2 in 1 shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment, hand soap, body wash, facial cleanser, skin lotion and cream.

Koster Keunen Bayberry Wax is obtained from the fruit of the bayberry shrub. This all-natural wax,native to Central and South America, consists predominantly of triglycerides with C-16 carbon chain lengths. Formulators will find the esthetics hard, brittle, and fatty to the touch.

Alkylamine oxides are considered non-ionic/amphoteric surfactants and are compatible with all surfactant classes: anionic, non-ionic, amphoteric and cationic. Alkylamine oxides can minimize the irritating effects of anionic surfactants and are recommended for use in combination with ALKOPON® line of products in dishwashing, laundry and surface cleaning detergents.

MITAINE CA(SU) is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers excellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic properties for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and pet shampoos.

Mitaine™ CA(S) is a high-foaming and mild surfactant. It offers excellent foam and viscosity building with anionic systems. This product also functions as a thickener with antistatic properties for hair shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and pet shampoos.

NM-Carbomer 980HC products are consisted of more than 30 types to meet the needs of an ever-changing market. NM-Carbomer products includes everything from powders to liquids. This provides an array of benefits, including wide pH range compatibility and high electrolyte tolerance that is ideal for flow patterns.

CocoBetaine is a high performance foaming,cleansing,viscosity controlling agent. It is a secondary surfactant.

Gelled Isododecane (C12 isoparaffin) provides a highly volatile emollient with light, non-greasy and low residue skin feel. It is an ideal vehicle for delivering pigments and other solid materials in quick-set/fast-dry anhydrous applications. With a low viscosity and density, Versagel MD products have high spreadability and are used as a film former for applications that require transfer resistance. The gels have excellent clarity which allows unique items such as glitter, wax beads and other materials to be suspended. It is thermally stable and UV stable as well as compatible with most chemical ingredients including, cyclomethicone and phenyl trimethicone; however, the viscosity of the gel may be decreased significantly

WorléeAqua™ Thix 150 is a liquid acrylic dispersion designed to thicken, suspend and stabilize products containing low and high levels of surfactants or electrolytes. It is a cost-effective and easy-to-handle product with numerous benefits. This formulator can create sophisticated cleansing products with different textures ranging from clear formulations with suspended particles to pearlescent systems and oil-rich shower creams.

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.

Ecopol 17 is a highly substituted cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The highly substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.

KELTROL® CG-T XANTHAN GUM gives transparent solutions. It is designed specifically for use in cosmetics and other personal-care applications, especially where ingredients with a low plate count are required or when xanthan is used in combination with cellulosic thickeners.

Fibrillated cellulose in water suspension. Valida S+ is derived from wood pulp that has been sourced from sustainably managed forests. The product is a multifunctional bio-based additives which can be used in aqueous systems, oil-in-water emulsions, serums, creams, as well as colored formulations.

Ecopol 261 is a cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The low substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.

Ecopol 13 is a cationic (quaternary) guar gum polymer that provides the dual benefits of conditioning and thickening properties for hair and skin care products. This polymer is derived from renewable vegetable source and has high molecular weight. The moderately substituted cationic charged polymer is substantive to anionic surfaces such as skin and hair.

XANTURAL® 180 XANTHAN GUM product is suitable for use as a pharmaceutical excipient.

MICONOL C2M(H) is an amphoteric organic compound. It functions as a mild detergent, excellent foaming agent, and foam stabilizer in shampoos, baby baths, and industrial cleaners. This product is an excellent high-foaming surfactant for low-irritation shampoos, bubble baths and body cleaners, and a low-irritation detergent for shampoos, and skin cleaners.

The Iscaguard range includes high purity grades of methyl, ethyl, propyl, and butyl parabens, as well as their sodium salts. With outstanding efficacy, a long history of safe use, cost effectiveness and universal compatibility, parabens are an excellent choice of preservative for many personal care formulations. For ease of use, Isca also offers liquid paraben blends. These products have been carefully designed to provide synergistic, broad spectrum activity, while being easy to incorporate into finished products. ISCA UK has a range of ISCAGUARD and ISCACIDE preservatives that can be used in formulations such as shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, wet wipes, moisturizing cream, and so on.

T*COL™ EP-2LF by Trico Technologies is comprised of Poloxamer 108. It is commonly used Key benefits in use include: Cleansing, Consistency, Dispersing, Foam control, Formula stability, Lubricity, Solubilization, Static reduction, etc.