BENTONE GEL® ISD V

Isododecane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® ISD V by Elementis is a non-animal origin rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is suitable for "cold process" systems and can be used as an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions [w/o and o/w]. It is a specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in isododecane. It provides smoothness, enhances skin-feel by masking greasy or tacky components and imparts a pleasant residual silkiness to the skin. It offers rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It provides a predictable, reproducible & stable, shear thinning, thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase and also enhances application properties. It controls alignment of special-effect pigments and raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It gives a high degree of formulating flexibility. BENTONE GEL® ISD V is used in mascara, eye shadow, antiperspirants, creams & lotions and sun care products. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.