BENTONE GEL® ABO V

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil (and) Propylene Carbonate (and) Stearalkonium Hectorite. BENTONE GEL® ABO V by Elementis is a non-abrasive, non-animal origin rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in natural abyssinian oil. It offers rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It provides smoothness, an elegant cushioning and a pleasant residual silkiness to the skin. It imparts thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase, improves application properties and enhances skin-feel by masking greasy or tacky components. It offers predictable, reproducible & stable viscosity control, shear-thinning viscosity and excellent suspension of pigments & actives. It controls alignment of special-effect pigment. It also raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It provides emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w] and smooth feel to skin. It is an excellent alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions. It can be used in cold process systems and contains toxicologically safe ingredients. BENTONE GEL® ABO V is used in decorative cosmetics, foundation, skin-, hair-, sun-, lip care products and eye formulations. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.