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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
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- Elastomer Gel Key Benefits
- Allows the addition of elastomers and powders into difficult formulating settings
- Minimal or no additional emulsifier requirement; reduces possible irritation profile
- Provides enhanced esthetics to formulations; unique formula break upon application
- Addition of Shea Butter provides: moisturization effect -wrinkle reduction and skin regeneration properties
- Cold process compatible for energy/cost savings; can be mixed directly with aqueous phase at suggested levels with minimal or no
additional emulsifier - Delivers excellent non-tacky, non-oily, smooth characteristics
- Elastomer network offers sebum absorption and control
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Formulation Guidelines
- Designed to be formulated directly with aqueous phase
- Easily formulated in water systems at 600C or below
- Can be added to all existing emulsions types for improved skin feel
- Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, color cosmetic, sun care and hair care formulations
- Note
Due to the characteristics of vegetable butters (Shea Butter), slight crystallization may occur. Simple mixing returns the material to a smooth appearance.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Off white gel
- Physical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Cyclopentasiloxane (D5) Content max. 1000 ppm - Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4) Content max. 1000 ppm - Microbial Content max. 100 CFU/g - pH 5.50 - 7.50 Preservative Diocide 0.1 % - Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle TE, 0.3rpm, 1.0min measured right after mixing) 200,000 - 600,000 cPs