BENTONE GEL® VS-5 V HV

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Alcohol. BENTONE GEL® VS-5 V HV by Elementis is non-animal origin rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in volatile silicone (pentamer). It improves application properties and provides thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase. It enhances skin-feel by masking greasy or tacky components and provides a soft, smooth & residual silky feel to skin. This non-abrasive ingredient offers predictable, reproducible & stable viscosity control, shear-thinning viscosity along with excellent suspension of pigments & actives. It also controls alignment of special-effect pigments. It raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It provides emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w]. It offers rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It is used as an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions. BENTONE GEL® VS-5 V HV is recommended for antiperspirants, eye make-up, emulsions, creams & lotions and sun care products. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.