Rheology modifiers are multi-functional ingredients that significantly impact viscosity, stability, and performance by creating structure. Most personal care formulations contain a rheology modifier.
Applications | Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage and/or pH Range | Description & Uses |
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Bath & Shower | FLOCARE™ DE 15A | Acrylates Copolymer | 28.5 - 31.5 | 7 - 9%; pH 6.2 - 6.8 | Thicken surfactant bases, allows clear shampoo formulations, enhances pearlescence and suspension properties. |
Bath & Shower | FLOGEL™ FG 900 | Carbomer | >92 | pH: 5 - 10 | Efficient thickening and stabilization. Soluble in water and alcohol. Provides high viscosity even at concentrations <1%. Designed for hair sprays or hair styling gels. |
Bath & Shower | FLOGEL™ FG 1000 | Carbomer | >92 | pH: 5 - 10 | Efficient thickening and stabilization. Soluble in water and alcohol. Provides high viscosity even at concentrations <1%. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ DE 15A | Acrylates Copolymer | 28.5 - 31.6 | 8 - 9%; pH 6.2 - 6.8 | Thicken surfactant bases, allows clear gel formulations, enhances pearlescence and suspension properties. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ ES 502 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 50 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture with a powder effect. Provides viscosity and a creamy texture. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ ET 1237 PP1 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, PPG-1 Trideceth-6 | 48 - 52 | 2.5 - 3%: pH: 3 - 8 | Single additives to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulators to optimize the ingredients used in a cationic system. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ ET 1737 GPG | Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6 | 48 - 52 | 2.5 - 3%; pH 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of non-ionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions all-in-one. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. |
Hair Care | FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 XT | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Helps increase wet hair combing force. Can be used to develop transparent formulations. |
Hair Care | FLOGEL™ FG 900 | Carbomer | >92 | pH: 5 - 10 | Efficient thickening and stabilization. Soluble in water and alcohol. Provides high viscosity even at concentrations <1%. Designed for hair sprays or hair styling gels. |
Hair Care | NATURSOL™ EMI 132 | Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside | 1 | TBD | 67% naturally derived. Allows formulators to develop formulations with 99% naturality. Light texture that changes upon the application and provides an ultra-soft skin after-feel. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ ET 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 58 | pH: 3 - 11 | High electrolyte stability, glossy, light, and soft skin feel, velvet effect. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ ET 36 V | Sodium Acrylate/ATBS Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate | 57 | pH: 3 - 12 | Light and soft skin after-feel. Used in anti-aging or anti-acne creams. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ ET 76 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Easy to pick up and spread. 'Silicone-like' gliding with a velvet finish. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ ET 100 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Glossy, fast absorption, extra soft, and non-tacky after-feel, good consistency, and pick-up. Long lasting moisturization. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ ET 305 | Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7 | 41 | pH: 3 - 10 | Good electrolyte stability, soft and smooth skin feel, velvet effect. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ PSD 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer | >85 | pH: 3 - 11 | Light and melting textures. Non-tacky and non-greasy, suitable for serum and hydro-alcohol gels. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ SK 410 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | > 90 | pH: 3.5 - 10 | Crystal clear formulations or emulsions with high viscosity and light, non-sticky after-feel . Acts as a viscosity booster and emulsion stabilizer. |
Skin Care | FLOCARE™ SK 425 | Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate | > 90 | pH: 3.5 - 10 | Crystal clear formulations or emulsions with medium viscosity and ultra soft after-feel. Delivers extreme resistance to electrolytes and provides foam stabilization. |