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Rheology/Viscosity Modifier
New in Rheology/Viscosity Modifier (page 1 of 4)
Mar 08, 2010 | 11:33 AM CST
Thickening Challenging Surfactant Systems
Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a hydrophobically modified, alkali-swellable emulsion polymer for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken.
Jan 12, 2010 | 12:08 PM CST
Liquid Polymer Stabilizer/Conditioner for Hair and Skin
Cognis has launched a liquid polymer dispersion that functions as both a stabilizer and a conditioner and imparts sensory properties in hair and skin care applications.
Dec 30, 2009 | 03:09 PM CST
Formulating with Surfactant Silicones
By: Anthony J. O’Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC, and Kev…
The authors describe how the use of amphiphilic silicones or surfactant silicones has allowed formulators to efficiently incorporate silicone polymers into personal care products. These materials act by lowering the surface tension in the oil phase of a formulation, allowing for easier spreading on skin and hair.
Dec 03, 2009 | 04:01 PM CST
Shea Butter Emulsifier for Aqueous Formulations
This patent-pending, natural shea butter allows formulators to add high levels of shea functionalities including emoliency and unsaponifiables (6-8%) to aqueous formulations between 1-20%.
Dec 02, 2009 | 09:18 AM CST
Guar-derived Thickener for Antibacterial Gels
A naturally derived guar thickener from Rhodia has been designed to assist formulators with the creation hydro-alcoholic antibacterial solutions with moisturizing ingredients, such as glycerin, to leave hands clean and soft.
Nov 23, 2009 | 10:07 AM CST
Naturally-derived, Non-ethoxylated Emulsifiers for Natural Products
Colonial Chemical Inc. has created naturally-derived, non-ethoxylated emulsifiers for natural product applications, specifically for 1,4-dioxane-free formulations.
May 20, 2009 | 09:15 AM CDT
Candelilla Wax Substitute for Lip Products
The substitute exhibits the same features as standard candelilla wax including a moderate melting point range, the consistency of a hard wax, it is hydrophobic. is can be a viscosity modifier and it is a durable film former.
Oct 30, 2008 | 04:54 PM CDT
Characterization of Multilamellar Vesicles for Cleansing Applications
By: Lawrence A. Hough, Denis Bendejacq and Tobias …
In the present article, the authors characterize a multilamellar vesicle (MLV) system used in personal care and verify its structure via X-ray scattering, rheology and fluorescence microscopy. This enabled the study of MLV formation to investigate bulk rheology characteristics. The results are presented here as application-relevant properties.
Jun 17, 2008 | 02:38 PM CDT
Wood-derived Natural Colloidal Thickener
LCW Sensient has launched a natural colloidal thickener derived from wood that is an alternative for PMMA beads in natural products.
Dec 18, 2007 | 04:14 PM CST
Edible, Natural Ingredients for Personal Care
Sensient Cosmetic Technologies has launched a line of edible personal care ingredients.