BENTONE GEL® VS-5 PC V HV

Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® VS-5 PC V HV 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 volatile silicone (pentamer). It provides rheological control & suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics and offers thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase. It improves application properties and enhances skin-feel while masking greasy or tacky components and imparting a smooth and residual silky feel. It is suitable as an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions [w/o and o/w]. It offers predictable, reproducible & stable viscosity control, shear-thinning viscosity along with excellent suspension of pigments & actives. Also, provides controlled alignment of special-effect pigment, raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It can be used in cold process systems. BENTONE GEL® VS-5 PC V HV is used in formulating antiperspirants, lip care, eye make-up, emulsions, facial make-up, creams & lotions, lip products and sun care products. It is RSPO approved. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.