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Versagel® MC 1600

Versagel® MC 1600 Light Non-Sticky Gel Versagel technology is used in thousands of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and personal care products around the world. Our innovative patented system for thickening and gelling hydrocarbon materials offers an infinite number of customized rheological properties.

Brand: Versagel (38 products)

INCI Name: Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer, Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Isohexadecane

Functions: Emollient

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Compatibility, Creamy Texture, Emolliency, Emollient Thickening, Enhanced Slip, Film Forming, Improves Hydrophobic Properties, Light Feel, Long Lasting Fragrance Release, Moisture Retention, Moisturizing, Prevents Syneresis, Shine & Radiance, Skin Lightening, Stabilizing, Superior Suspension, Waterproof

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer,
Hydrogenated Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer,
Isohexadecane
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Emollient
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cleansing,
Compatibility,
Creamy Texture,
Emolliency,
Emollient Thickening,
Enhanced Slip,
Film Forming,
Improves Hydrophobic Properties,
Light Feel,
Long Lasting Fragrance Release,
Moisture Retention,
Moisturizing,
Prevents Syneresis,
Shine & Radiance,
Skin Lightening,
Stabilizing,
Superior Suspension,
Waterproof
Features and Benefits of Versagel Products

Versagel technology is used in thousands of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and personal care products around the world. Our innovative patented system for thickening and gelling hydrocarbon materials offers an infinite number of customized rheological properties.

  • Clear, colorless (does not discolor with age), hydrophobic, thermally reversible and without syneresis.
  • Creates a film barrier for added moisturization, delivers superior stabilization and suspension properties.
  • Available in multiple viscosity ranges and compatible with many common ingredients.
  • Easier and safer than gels made using metal stearates or fumed silica.
  • Provides enhanced fragrance retention and waterproofing properties.
Product Background

For more than 100 years, Penreco® has specialized in niche product blending to meet customer specific requirements. If you are interested in finding out more about the many attributes of our gelled technology, we can provide supporting clinical studies. Please contact your Penreco sales representative and our technical experts will be happy to find a solution that’s right for you. 

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care,
Treatment Products
Application Format
Balm,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Ointments,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Spray,
Stick
Color Cosmetic Applications
Mascara,
Primers
Skin Care Applications
Body Butter,
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Gel,
Massage Products,
Moisturizers,
Skin Cleanser,
Skin Serums
Sun Care Applications
Sun Tan Oil,
Sunscreen Lotion
Treatment Product Applications
Ointments
Applications
  • Color Cosmetics: mascara, primer
  • Skin Care: lotions, moisturizers, massage oils, cleansers
  • Sun care: suntan oils, sunblock/sunscreen
  • Fragrances
  • Hair Products
  • Soap and Bath Products
  • Pharmaceuticals/Nutraceuticals
  • Healthcare

Properties

Physical Form
Gel
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Saybolt Color29+-ASTM D156
Flash Pointmin. 95°CASTM D92, D93
Specific Gravity (at 25/25 °C)0.7983-ASTM D4052
Viscosity (at 25 ˚C)50,000 - 70,000cPsASTM D2983
Polarity LOG P8.2--

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity - Temperature Profile

Versagel® MC 1600 - Viscosity - Temperature Profile

Like the other Versagel products, Versagel MC is shear thinning. However, the Versagel MC products are unique in that they exhibit minimal “stringiness” due to the short hydrocarbon chain structure of the base oil. This characteristic is desirable in certain applications where elasticity needs to be minimized. The graph shows a how viscosity decreases as the temperature decreases for Versagel MC 750.

Hydrocarbons, Esters and Natural Hydrocarbons

Versagel products are used in a wide variety of formulations. Product properties such as texture and phase stability depend on several factors like the Versagel used, it’s viscosity, other formulation ingredients, relative amounts of all ingredients, order of addition, and other formulation variables. The calculated Log P (Mol Inspiration) can be used to compare the relative polarity of each Versagel. We hope that formulators find these Log P values helpful when deciding which Versagel to incorporate into their formulations. In general, the non-polar Versagel products have higher Log P values and should mix well with non-polar formulation bases. Surfactants and emulsifiers enable mixing of polar and non-polar substances so they can have a significant impact on formula stability when utilized.