Personal Care

Rheology Modifier

Description

Features

Benefits

Additional Literature

ACULYN 88 is an anionic hydrophobically modified alkali-soluble acrylic polymer emulsion (HASE) that is lightly crosslinked with unusually high aqueous thickening and stabilizing efficiency. This thickener is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency. ACULYN 88 is offered at 29% solids and is compatible with high levels of surfactants. The polymer has a well-established toxicological profile and is safe in normal use.

Shear thinning rheology Very efficient at building viscosity Excellent surfactant and solvent compatibility Synergy with Laponite® Clay* for enhanced suspension in high surfactant systems * Laponite is manufactured by Southern Clay Products, Inc./Rockwood Additives Limited.

Imparts honey-smooth texture, spreading and flow to personal care formulations Enables suspension of particles, silicones, pearlizing agents, and air bubbles Excellent clarity Effective at pH 4-12, depending on the formulation Film former Polymeric emulsifier

Physical Description The values presented in this chart should not be considered as product specifications.

INCI name Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Association Very high (upon neutralization)

Ionic nature Anionic

Appearance Milky white

Solvent Water

Solids, % 29

pH (as supplied) 3.8

Rheology Short, non-stringy

Iodine value Max 1

Rheology Short

Viscosity, mPa s (as supplied)

<150

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ACULYN™ 88

Formulations

Hair care

Skin care

Sun and Skin care

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