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Ingredients > Gelling Agents

CARBOMED 934
(ingredients)

Medolla Italia - Carbomed 934 is an acrylic acid polymer and is a very effective rheology modifier, forming clear and hydroalcoholic gels, at very low concentrations of use. Also suitable in creams.

CARBOMED 940
(ingredients)

Medolla Italia - Carbomed 940 is an acrylic acid polymer and is a very effective rheology modifier, forming clear and hydroalcoholic gels, at very low concentrations of use. Also suitable in creams.

CASID™ HSA
(ingredients)

Vertellus Performance Material, Inc. - This Hydroxystearic Acid will gel hydrocarbons, many esters, and certain silicones.

CIBA® TINOVIS® ADM
(ingredients)

Ciba Inc. - This is designed for use in a range of applications in the cosmetics industry. Typically it is used to enhance the performance of skin and hair care formulations. A typical application level in a skin cream is around 1% polymer as supplied.

FARMAL™ MS 5960
(ingredients)

Corn Products International - Natural modified polymer obtained through the most advanced etherification technology used in conditioners, leave in conditioners, and hair masks.

FARMAL™ MS 6892
(ingredients)

Corn Products International - Natural modified polymer obtained through modification of a special vegetable polymer used in skin creams and lotions, leave in conditioners, and hair masks.

GELCARIN® PC 379 CARRAGEENAN
(ingredients)

FMC BioPolymer - A dry powder with a slight marine odor.

GELCARIN® PC 812 CARRAGEENAN
(ingredients)

FMC BioPolymer - A dry powder with a slight marine odor.

GELCARIN® PC 911 CARRAGEENAN
(ingredients)

FMC BioPolymer - A dry powder with a slight marine odor.

GLUCAMATE™ DOE-120 THICKENER
(ingredients)

Noveon Consumer Specialties - Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether which has been esterified with oleic acid. It is an extremely effective nonionic thickener for hair care and skin care products. It is recommended for use in shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos.

HONEYWELL ASENSA™ PR 220
(ingredients)

Honeywell Specialty Additives - This is an off-white, soft-waxy material that is a blend of a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate and a vegetable based hydrogenated fatty acid.

ISAGEL® FM ALGINATE
(ingredients)

FMC BioPolymer - A white to yellowish, almost odorless, free-flowing powder.

LAPONITE® S482
(ingredients)

Southern Clay Products - A modified synthetic magnesium aluminum silicate with pronounced platelet structure. It is used as a powder additive in high gloss and transparent waterborne products.

MIGLYOL® 840 GEL B
(ingredients)

Sasol Olefins & Surfactants - It consists of propylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, organically-modified montmorillonite and propylene carbonate acting as a gelling agent. It has a fleshy color.

MIGLYOL® GEL B
(ingredients)

Sasol Olefins & Surfactants - It is comprised of caprylic/capric triglyceride, organically-modified montmorillonite and propylene carbonate acting as a gelling agent. It has a fleshy color.

MIGLYOL® GEL T
(ingredients)

Sasol Olefins & Surfactants - It is comprised of caprylic/capric triglyceride, organically-modified montmorillonite and propylene carbonate acting as a gelling agent. It has a slightly greenish color.

MIRASIL® WAX-B
(ingredients)

Rhodia Novecare - A behenic acid silicone wax used in skin care, hair care, lipsticks and shaving cream.

POLYCHOL 15
(ingredients)

Croda Brazil - A nonionic emulsifier that can be used as a wetting aid, dispersing agent, plasticizer and solubilizer in personal care products.

PROLIPID® 141
(ingredients)

ISP (International Specialty Products) - Lamellar gel former that moisturizes and promotes healthy skin by strengthening the skin's natural barrier function. Delivery system for actives and particulates (e.g. sunscreens, pigments). Masks undesirable sensory properties, such as oiliness.

PROLIPID® 151
(ingredients)

ISP (International Specialty Products) - Lamellar gel former that moisturizes and promotes healthy skin by strengthening the skin's natural barrier function. Delivery system for actives and particulates (e.g. sunscreens, pigments). Masks undesirable sensory properties, such as oiliness.