Silsoft* EAU Microgel

Polysilicone-34 (and) Isononyl Isononanoate (and) Water. Silsoft* EAU Microgel by Momentive Performance Materials is a unique texturizing structure agent and emulsifier. It is a cross-linked particle that has the ability to swell and de-swell. It is comprised of a water swellable polyacrylic core that is bound by a proprietary silicone copolymer shell-like layer.

• It is pre-activated polyacrylate core swells quickly upon addition of water. When swollen, the increased size of the microgel particles creates a space-filling effect in formulations to form a cohesive gel network that helps stabilize oil droplets.
• It provides enhanced sensory experience and reduced drag when emulsifying with natural oils.
• It offers excellent spreadability, stability over a wide range of pH levels with wide textural space and fresh, light feel.
• It exhibits good dispersing power via shear-thinning aqueous emulsions and greatly reduced volatile oil levels.
• It shows ease of brush application and color layering due to microgel network.
• Silsoft* EAU Microgel is used in skin care (serums, creams, lotions, fluid milks and butters), sun care (sunscreens, daily wears) and color cosmetics (BB and CC creams, foundations, concealers and tinted moisturizers).