VERSATHIX
 The Versatile Rheology Modifier for Personal Care Formulations
Supplier: Croda International
Type: Technical Datasheet
VERSATHIX (PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (and) PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide (and) Aqua) is a highly versatile rheology modifier and thickener designed for surfactant systems. It offers efficient viscosity building, excellent shear thinning behavior, and is compatible with both sulfate-free and traditional surfactant formulations. Ideal for creating luxurious textures, Versathix ensures foam stability and enables cold processing, making it an excellent choice for energy-efficient manufacturing.
Key Properties:
- Viscosity building: Demonstrates excellent thickening efficiency in both sulfate-free and traditional surfactant systems.
- Shear thinning behavior: Facilitates easy dispensing and formulation stability.
- Synergistic thickening: Works well with salt for enhanced viscosity.
- Clear formulations: Suitable for transparent formulations without compromising stability.
- Cold processable: Stable over a wide pH range (4.5-9), reducing energy consumption during manufacturing.
Claims:
- Outstanding thickening efficiency: Provides effective viscosity control across various surfactant systems.
- Shear thinning rheology: Ideal for easy dispensing while maintaining formulation integrity.
- Foam stability: Does not affect foam height or stability in formulations.
- Broad compatibility: Works effectively in both sulfate-free and traditional surfactant systems.
Applications:
- Hand washes and body washes
- Facial cleansers
- Shampoos (sulfate-free and traditional systems)
Technical and Formulation Data:
- INCI Name: PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate (and) PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide (and) Aqua
- Appearance: Clear pale-yellow liquid
- Usage Levels: 0.5-10%
- Active Content: 70%
- pH Range: 4.5-9 (stable across a wide pH range)
- Compatibility: Effective in both sulfate-free and sulfate-based systems.
- Thickening: Provides effective viscosity building in surfactant bases like sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, APG, APG/SCI, and SLES.
- Shear Thinning: Reduces viscosity under shear for easy dispensing and maintains formulation stability.
- Foam Stability: Does not impact foam height or stability.
- Nature’s Call Sulfate-Free Shampoo:
- Combines mild surfactants with Versathix for superior thickening and conditioning.
- pH: 6.59, Viscosity: 7500 cps
- Keralign Dynamic Shampoo:
- A luxurious shampoo for damaged hair with Versathix for viscosity and conditioning agents for hair alignment.
- pH: 6.0-6.5
- Moisturize and Soften Hand Wash:
- Uses Versathix to create a luxurious texture and enhance moisturizing properties.
- pH: 6.5
Safety and Sustainability:
- Non-toxic and environmentally friendly.
- Compatible with cold processing, allowing for energy-efficient manufacturing.
- Suitable for a variety of personal care applications.
Supplier:
VERSATHIX Powerful Rheology Modifier is supplied by Croda International
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