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BalanceĀ® RCFg

BalanceĀ® RCFg polymer is a multifunctional film former and rheology modifier that provides cost-effective thickening and versatile performance in a variety of hair styling and surfactant containing systems.

Brand: Balance (4 products)

INCI Name: Acrylates Copolymer

Functions: Film Former, Hair Fixative, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Cost Effective, Foaming, Improved Thickness, Versatility

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Acrylates Copolymer
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Film Former,
Hair Fixative,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
25212-88-8, 25035-69-2, 25133-97-5
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients ā€” Functionals
Film Formers,
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cost Effective,
Foaming,
Improved Thickness,
Versatility
Labeling Claims
Credo Clean Standard,
Sulfate-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Key Benefits
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  • Thickens over pH 6.5-12
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  • Optimal viscosity and clarity at pH >6.5
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  • Unique Newtonian rheology at low shear rate and shear
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  • thinning at high shear rate
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  • Enables soft cushioning gels (shaving, shower gels)
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  • Builds viscosity in surfactant systems at low concentration
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  • Synergy effect with salts
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  • Also thickens sulfate-free systems
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  • Supplied as 30% active liquid-form emulsion
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  • Easy to use in typical manufacturing conditions, allows for cold processing
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  • Compatible with cationics
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  • Available globally

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care ā€” Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format
Gel,
Leave On,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Hair Spray,
Hair Styling Products,
Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser,
Shaving Gel
Use Level
1 - 5%
Applications

The polymer features unsurpassed formulating versatility, where it can be used alone or with other polymers to achieve a wide range of textures and product performance benefits in styling aids. For rheology modification in surfactant systems, it offers thickening of traditional and sulfate-free formulas at low use levels, works synergistically with salt, and is suitable for crystal clear products.

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  • Shaving shower gels
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  • Shower gels
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  • Body washes
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  • Shampoos
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  • Sulfate-free shampoos
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  • Foaming facial cleansers

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value6.5 - 12

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity and Clarity

In water solution, optimal viscosity and clarity are observed >pH 6.5.\

BalanceĀ® RCFg - Viscosity And ClarityFigure 1: Effect of pH on viscosity and clarity of 2% BalanceĀ® RCFg polymer in water solution

Test results show that BalanceĀ® RCFg polymer provides effective thickening at low concentrations in surfactant systems.

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Figure 2: Thickening effect of BalanceĀ® RCFg polymer at low concentrations in a sulfated system at pH 6.5

BalanceĀ® RCFg polymer also provides effective thickening in sulfate-free systems.

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Figure 3: Viscosity build in a sulfate-free system

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America