Bentone Gel® DM5 V

Rheological control

• Predictable, reproducible and stable viscosity control
• Shear-thinning viscosity
• Excellent suspension of pigments and actives
• Controlled alignment of special-effect pigments
• Thermostable viscosity raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters
• Emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w ]

Convenience

• Optimally pre-activated and dispersed organoclay
• Incorporates with medium-shear mixing
• Can be added at any convenient stage of manufacture
• Gives a high degree of formulating flexibility
• Provides highly reproducible results for multi-site production requirements

Acceptability

• Non-abrasive
• Provides smooth feel to skin
• Toxicologically safe ingredients

Bentone Gel® DM5 V can be added at any convenient stage during the manufacturing process.

Bentone Gel® DM5 V is a very high viscosity, shear-thinning product. To ensure good homogeneous mixing is achieved, care must be taken to overcome the large viscosity differential existing between the Bentone Gel® and the other lower viscosity components. Choice of mixing equipment and the configuration within the mixing vessels are critical factors in developing the optimum performance of the Bentone Gel® additives. The use of medium- to high-shear mixing equipment is recommended.

Single Phase Systems

Always add the Bentone Gel®, under shear, to a portion of the solvent with which it is most compatible. Mix until homogeneous before adding the other ingredients.

Multi-Phase Systems (e.g. emulsions)

Treat as the single phase but always ensure the Bentone Gel® is thoroughly mixed in before the emulsification stage.

Continuous Processing

The Bentone Gel® should be added to the oil phase at any convenient point that meets the above guidelines for batch processing. In multi-manifold systems, a flowable pre-mix of the Bentone Gel® with a compatible oil or solvent should be made in a side pot. Where only lower-shear mixing equipment is available, stir the Bentone Gel® alone and then slowly add the most compatible component by portions, always ensuring the mixture remains homogeneous at each stage.

• The level of use of the Bentone Gel® will depend on the formulation. Suspension will be provided by 2.5-10.0% additions.
• In emulsions, thickening will occur in the oil phase only and emulsion viscosities will be influenced by 3-5% additions. Novel emulsification effects can be achieved, giving light feel and lower viscosities. In some water-in-oil systems a reduction of surfactant may be achievable by the use of a Bentone Gel®.
• Higher levels of Bentone Gel® will have a greater viscosity influence and thermostable viscosity in single phase systems, this may be achieved by 10- 25% additions.

Quality and continuous improvement are paramount to our business. Facility manufacturing Bentone Gels® has established strong integrated management system and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and EFfCI GMP certifications.