Polymers
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Polymers
Carbomer
Carbomers are acrylic polymers used as cost-effective emulsifiers, stabilizers, or thickeners in skincare formulations. Its viscosity-building effect makes it suitable for use as a co-stabilizer in skin care applications, while its crystal clear appearance also makes it ideal for use in hair gels.
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Polymers
Carboxymethyl Chitosan
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.
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Polymers
Ceteareth-25
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.
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Polymers
Cetearyl AlcoholCeteareth-20
Its versatility allows it to function well in antiperspirants, hair straighteners, depilatory creams, and cold waves. Brookswaxso be used to make quick-breaking foam or mousse-type products. Brookswax D is an excellent primary emulsifier for creams and lotions.
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Polymers
Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Phthalate
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. The former designation was Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone Copolyol Phthalate.
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Polymers
Chitosan Succinamide
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.
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Polymers
Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate
Di-PPG-3 Myristyl Ether Adipate is a transparent liquid polymer and a low-viscosity emollient with an ESSF (Emollient Skin Spreading Factor) value of 3.8. It promotes the targeted delivery of actives and pigments.
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Polymers
Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Significant improvements in hydration and prevention of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) were found when moisture-loving botanical actives (Biotransformed Rice Bran) were formulated along with Dimethylacrylamide/Acrylic acid/Polystyrene Ethyl Methacrylate Copolymer.
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Polymers
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Disteardimonium Hectorite is a rheology modifier or anti-settling agent. It is vegetable-derived and non-animal organically modified hectorite.