Acrylates Copolymer is a milky-white liquid, a low-viscosity cross-linked acrylic polymer. It has excellent suspending, stabilizing, and thickening properties, preferably within a pH range between 6.3 and 8, but also continues to thicken up to pH 11.
Polymers
Polymers are long-chain molecules, an essential part of many formulas, playing different roles such as pH adjustment, viscosity control, sensory profile, etc. Some natural polymers can form a protective network covering the skin, guarding against UV exposure, pollution, and transdermal water loss. Others have mechanical lifting properties, allowing instantly lift and firm the skin's surface and exposing exceptional results.
Depending on requirements, polymers can also thicken, stabilize, emulsify, and texturize formulations, so those functional ingredients found their unique niche in the cosmetic industry.
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer is a terpolymer based on acrylic acid, ethyl acrylate, and N-t-butyl acrylamide, an anionic film-forming agent used as a hairsetting resin in hair spray applications. It is a rigid, relatively brittle polymer with a strong setting effect.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a universal, exceptionally easy-to-disperse polymer that offers the formulation flexibility of a multi-use rheological additive and a wide range of performance properties.
Acrylates/T-Butylacrylamide Copolymer is an acrylate-based terpolymer for hair-setting preparations with excellent hydrocarbon compatibility. It is a fine, white, free-flowing granulate with a faint, characteristic odor.
Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer is a highly adsorptive polymer with the highest surface area and intruded volume of any ingredient in its class. It is a fine white powder insoluble in water.
Ammonium Acryloyl Dimethyltaurate/Carboxyethyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a pre-neutralized, cross-linked sulfonic acid polymer. It is an active powder that swells quickly in addition to surfactant systems.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer is a white powder, a pre-neutralized hydrophobically modified sulfonic acid copolymer used as an emulsion stabilizer with the ability to stabilize high levels of oils.
Aristoflex AVC is a synthetic polymer, a member of a polyester family, based on amidosulphuric acid. It is the secret behind the new lightness of creams in tubes and jars. In addition, the polymer gives consistency to care products, or, as experts term it is a rheology modifier.
Amodimethicone Glycerocarbamate is a milky white medium viscous liquid, an EO-free water-in-silicone/water-in-oil emulsifier with an HLB value of ~5.
Aprilose is a natural polymer containing in apricot kernel oil. It smooths, calms and soothes irritated skin.
Arlatone® V-100 is an off-white powder dispersible in water. It is a nonionic, polymeric-based emulsifying system comprising a unique blend of polysaccharides, esters, and ethers.
Arlatone® V-175 is an off-white powder dispersible in water. It is a nonionic, polymeric-based emulsifying system comprising a unique blend of polysaccharides and esters.
Bis-phenylpropyl Dimethicone is a high-reflective-index silicone fluid with the general formula RMe2SiO (Me2SiO) SiMe2R, wherein R=Phenylpropyl. It is synthesized by a hydrosilylation method, which results in a cost-effective, high-reflective-index silicone fluid.
Bishydroxyethyl Dihydroxypropyl Stearammonium Chloride is a slightly hazy liquid with a cationic nature. It is a polymeric quaternary ammonium compound used as a humectant in personal care applications, such as lotions, shaving foams, and shampoos.
Brookswax D is composed of fully saturated fatty alcohols blended with ethoxylated fatty alcohol to produce a balanced o/w emulsifier with an appropriate HLB of 9. This ingredient will produce elegant, stable o/w emulsions over wide pH ranges.
Brookswax P is a non-ionic self-emulsifying wax based on cetyl, stearyl alcohols, and ethoxylated sorbitan ester. It has an approximate HLB of 8, making it ideal for forming stable o/w emulsions with mineral oil and other commonly used hydrophobic emollients.
Carbomers are acrylic polymers used as an emulsifier, stabilizer, or thickener in skincare formulations. Its viscosity-building effect makes it suitable for use as a co-stabilizer in skincare applications, while its crystal clear appearance also makes it ideal for use in hair gels.
Carboxymethyl Chitosan is a water-soluble chitosan derivative obtained from natural chitin. Its aqueous solution is a clear, from light yellow to yellow, and slightly viscous liquid with a characteristic odor.
Castor Oil Bis-Hydroxypropyl Dimethicone Esters is a straw Colored liquid, an ester of castor oil with silicone polymer obtained by esterification of castor oil with silicone carbinol in a ratio of 3:1 by weight.
Ceteareth-12 is a polyoxyethylene-12 cetostearyl ether, a mixture of ethers cetyl and stearyl alcohols with polyethylene glycol (approximately 12 units long). It is a white waxy semisolid, usually in pieces, with a slight odor.
Ceteareth-25 is a nonionic emulsifier that is the 25-mole ethoxylate of a blend of cetyl and stearyl alcohols. It is a free-flowing, non-dusting microbead with an HLB of 15-17.
Ceteth-20 is structurally ethoxylated Cetearyl alcohol (C16; 1-Hexadecanol) with 20 ethylene oxide units (PEG-20). It is a high-active primary emulsifier.
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate is a complex copolymer of carboxy silicone with a fatty quaternary compound. It is supplied as an aqueous solution that is a clear to hazy yellow liquid with a mild odor and 28 – 32% solids content.
Chitosan is a cationic biopolymer, a fine, off-white, odorless powder of animal or vegetal origin. Manufacturers prefer the botanical non-animal Chitosan backed up by scientific support and expertise, an equivalent to a high-quality analog of animal origin, and approved by ECOCERT.
Chitosan Succinamide is a naturally derived biopolymer, a vegetal base with a silicone-like sensory profile that provides an excellent silky-soft feel on the skin. Its solution is an opalescent, colorless to slightly yellow liquid with 7.0 - 20.0% dry content and a pH value of 5-7.
Cocotrimonium Methosulfate is Lauryl/myristyl trimethylammonium methosulfate, a cationic quaternary ammonium salt used as an emulsifier, hair conditioner, and solubilizer. Its 30% solution is colorless, slightly yellowish, and has a faint, characteristic odor.
The intensive, mechanical firming of this cross-linked matrix can be noticed immediately after application and is still measurable after many hours.
DEA-Oleth-3 Phosphate is a powerful oil-in-water emulsifier, an Oleth-3 phosphate ester in acid form, used in household and industrial cleaners. The acid form allows formulation flexibility; it can form stable microemulsions and has excellent alkali stability and cationic compatibility.
Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate is an active alkoxylated di-ester, a water-dispersible, surfactant soluble, silky emollient, detangler, and slip enhancer. It is also used as a solubilizer suitable for transparent formulations.