FUNCTIONALITIES
The FLOCARE™, FLOGEL™, and NATURSOL™ lines of polymer have a wide range of functionalities that work within Skin Care, Hair Care, and Bath & Shower formulations.
Conditioning Agents
Conditioners are film-formers used in hair or skin care formulations. A hair conditioner is a product used to improve the feel, appearance, combing, and manageability of hair. It also improves shine, softness, and reduces frizz and fly-aways.
When used as film-formers in body wash, conditioners bring a soft after-feel to the skin and reduce skin irritation.
CONDITIONING AGENTS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ C 106 MV | Polyquaternium-6 | 39 - 41 | 0.75 - 3% | Improves slip without snagging. Use in high pH or highly reactive formulations such as bleaches, hair color, or relaxers. This grade is self-preserved. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ C 107 HW PF | Polyquaternium-7 | 8 - 10 | 1 - 5% | Gloss, lubricity, softness, and combability improvements to hair without excessive buildup. Creamy foam. Higher compatibility compared to PQ-6. Used in shampoos and styling formulations. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ C 107 LM PF | Polyquaternium-7 | 8 - 10 | 1 - 5% | Gloss, lubricity, softness, and combability improvements to hair without excessive buildup. Creamy foam. Higher compatibility compared to PQ-6. Used in shampoos and styling formulations. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ C 122 PF | Polyquaternium-22 | 39 - 43 | 1 - 3% | Delivers conditioning in extreme pH. Mainly used in hair color, hair dyes, and hair bleach. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ C 139 PF | Polyquaternium-39 | 9.4 - 10.4 | 2.5 - 3% | Reduces irritation from surfactants. Used in shampoos for damaged hair. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1037 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | Single additive to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulator to optimize the ingredients in cationic systems. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1537 G | Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate / Dicaprylate, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of nonionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions at the same time. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 | Polyquaternium-37 | > 85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | > 85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
Styling Aids
Ingredients used in hair care formulations that retain hair style and all-day hold – even in humid conditions.
STYLING AIDS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ C 111 PF | Polyquarternium-11 | 19 - 21 | 2 - 5% | Helps with moisturizing and aids in styling. Recommended for mousses and creams. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ FX 100 | Sodium Polyacrylate | 24 - 26 | 0.5 - 2% | Exhibits good stiffness and humidity resistant properties. Recommended for fixing resins. | SDS Formulation |
Emulsifiers
Personal care emulsifiers are workhorse ingredients used in formulations to promote the formation of emulsions or colloidal dispersions.
EMULSIFIERS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ ET 75 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture and pleasant, non-greasy feel. Fresh touch during application. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 76 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Easy to pick up and spread. 'Silicone-like' gliding with a velvet finish. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 58 | pH: 3 - 11 | Easy to pick up. Light and soft skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 36 V | Sodium Acrylate/ATBS Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate | 57 | pH: 3 - 12 | Designed for anti-aging or anti-acne creams. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 305 | Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7 | 41 | pH: 3 - 10 | For non-tacky gels. Stabilizes mineral additives. Soft and rich skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ES 502 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 50 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture with a powder effect. | SDS Formulation |
| NATURSOL™ EMI 132 | Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside | 33 | 5 - 12 | Uses natural surfactants, while maintaining a non-greasy softness to the skin. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer | >85 | pH: 3 - 11 | Light and melting textures. Non-tacky and non-greasy, suitable for serum and hydro-alcohol gels. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1037 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | Single additive to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulator to optimize the ingredients in cationic systems. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1537 G | Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate / Dicaprylate, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of nonionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions at the same time. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
Rheology Modifiers
Rheology modifiers are multi-functional ingredients that significantly impact viscosity, stability, and performance by creating structure. Most personal care formulations contain a rheology modifier.
RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ ET 75 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture and pleasant, non-greasy feel. Fresh touch during application. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 76 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Easy to pick up and spread. 'Silicone-like' gliding with a velvet finish. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 58 | pH: 3 - 11 | Easy to pick up. Light and soft skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 36 V | Sodium Acrylate/ATBS Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate | 57 | pH: 3 - 12 | Designed for anti-aging or anti-acne creams. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 305 | Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7 | 41 | pH: 3 - 10 | For non-tacky gels. Stabilizes mineral additives. Soft and rich skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ES 502 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 50 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture with a powder effect. | SDS Formulation |
| NATURSOL™ EMI 132 | Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside | 1 | TBD | Uses natural surfactants, while maintaining a non-greasy softness to skin. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer | >85 | pH: 3 - 11 | Light and melting textures. Non-tacky and non-greasy, suitable for serum and hydro-alcohol gels. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1037 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | Single additive to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulator to optimize the ingredients in cationic systems. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1537 G | Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate / Dicaprylate, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of nonionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions at the same time. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOGEL™ FG 1000 | Carbomer | >92 | pH: 5 - 10 | Efficient thickening and stabilization. Soluble in water and alcohol. Provides high viscosity even at concentrations < 1%. Designed for hair sprays or hair styling gels. | SDS Formulation |
Stabilizing Agents
Stabilizers are added to enhance the overall stability, performance, and appearance of cosmetic products.
STABILIZING AGENTS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ ET 75 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture and pleasant, non-greasy feel. Fresh touch during application. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 76 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Easy to pick up and spread. 'Silicone-like' gliding with a velvet finish. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 58 | pH: 3 - 11 | Easy to pick up. Light and soft skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 36 V | Sodium Acrylate/ATBS Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate | 57 | pH: 3 - 12 | Designed for anti-aging or anti-acne creams. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 305 | Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7 | 41 | pH: 3 - 10 | For non-tacky gels. Stabilizes mineral additives. Soft and rich skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ES 502 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 50 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture with a powder effect. | SDS Formulation |
| NATURSOL™ EMI 132 | Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside | 1 | TBD | Uses natural surfactants, while maintaining a non-greasy softness to the skin. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer | >85 | pH: 3 - 11 | Light and melting textures. Non-tacky and non-greasy, suitable for serum and hydro-alcohol gels. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1037 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | Single additive to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulator to optimize the ingredients in cationic systems. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1537 G | Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate / Dicaprylate, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of nonionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions at the same time. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOGEL™ FG 1000 | Carbomer | >92 | pH: 5 - 10 | Efficient thickening and stabilization. Soluble in water and alcohol. Provides high viscosity even at concentrations < 1%. Designed for hair sprays or hair styling gels. | SDS Formulation |
Texturizing Agents
Texturizing agents deliver sensorial benefits to a formulation. These effects are experienced during and after application of the product to skin.
TEXTURIZING AGENTS
| Product | INCI Name | % Active | Recommended Dosage & pH Range | Applications & Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOCARE™ ET 75 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture and pleasant, non-greasy feel. Fresh touch during application. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 76 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6 | 57 | pH: 6 - 11 | Easy to pick up and spread. 'Silicone-like' gliding with a velvet finish. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 58 | pH: 3 - 11 | Easy to pick up. Light and soft skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 36 V | Sodium Acrylate/ATBS Copolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Trideceth-6, Sorbitan Laurate | 57 | pH: 3 - 12 | Designed for anti-aging or anti-acne creams. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 305 | Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth 7 | 41 | pH: 3 - 10 | For non-tacky gels. Stabilizes mineral additives. Soft and rich skin feel. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ES 502 | Sodium Polyacrylate, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 50 | pH: 6 - 11 | Rich texture with a powder effect. | SDS Formulation |
| NATURSOL™ EMI 132 | Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & C15-19 Alkane & Lauryl Glucoside | 1 | TBD | Uses natural surfactants, while maintaining a non-greasy softness to the skin. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 30 | Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate (ATBS) Copolymer | >85 | pH: 3 - 11 | Light and melting textures. Non-tacky and non-greasy, suitable for serum and hydro-alcohol gels. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1037 | Polyquaternium-37, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | Single additive to deliver thickening and conditioning performance. Allows formulator to optimize the ingredients in cationic systems. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ ET 1537 G | Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate / Dicaprylate, Trideceth-6 | 52 - 55 | 2.5 - 3%; pH: 3 - 8 | High thickening efficiency. Designed for use in the presence of nonionic and cationic ingredients. Viscosifies and conditions at the same time. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
| FLOCARE™ PSD 1037 LV | Polyquaternium-37 | >85 | 1 - 2%; pH: 3 - 8 | Increases volume effect, especially for fine hair. Also provides hair combability, elasticity, and shine. Recommended if high electrolyte stability is required. | SDS Formulation |
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