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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0301 |
Product Name | Hectorite Gel SOFT |
CAS | 73398-61-5 / 12691-60-0 / 108-32-7 |
Description | Very versatile dispersion of hectorite blended with triglyceride for adding viscosity of oil-phase systems. Viscosity 1.5-3.2 cps. Hectorite is a natural, soft, greasy, white clay mineral occurring in volcanic ash and tuff. |
Solubility | Water-insoluble, miscible with oils |
Appearance | Light tan colored thick gel |
Application | Emulsions (creams, lotions), sun care, mascara, lip color, lip glosses, massage gels. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearalkonium hectorite, propylene carbonate |
Features And Benefits | Can be used hot or cold to thicken oil phase systemsProvides viscosity controlEnhances skin feel by masking greasy or tacky componentsProvides softness and silkiness to the skin and color cosmeticsPossesses shear-thinning viscosityExcellent suspension of pigments, actives and controlled alignment of special-effect pigments |
GMO | GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components) |
HS Code | 1521904000 |
INCI | Caprylic/capric triglyceride, stearalkonium hectorite, propylene carbonate |
Manufacture | Purified, stabilized and mixed with oils and a carbonate ester. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | No purity grade applicable |
Raw Material Source | Natural bentonite clay derived from volcanic ash. Compliant with RSPO. |
Uses | Add to oil-phase of formulas; mix into low amounts of oils to overcome large viscosity differences. It is best to add the gel under agitation to a portion of the fatty components. Mix until the mixture becomes homogeneous before adding any other ingredients. Typical use level 2.5-10%. For external use only. |