iGel 200

Acrylates Copolymer. iGel 200 by BIOALKEMIA is a non-associating rheology modifier and alkali-swell able anionic acrylic polymer emulsion, lightly crosslinked. It provides stabilizing, thickening and co-emulsifying functions. It is easy to handle due to water-soluble and low viscosity. It is designed for high clarity surfactant cleansing formulation at moderately low pH (range 4.7-6.7).

• It has excellent salt tolerance and good compatibility with nonionic and anionic surfactants.
• It enables formulators to display colorful beads, sparkling pearls and exfoliating scrubs while achieving claims of paraben-, formaldehyde- and preservative-free as well as even skin neutral pH.
• It is excellent at suspending silicone, zinc pyrithione, powder and other insoluble ingredients in shampoo.
• It is applicable in transparent system.
• It is ideal for use with food-grade preservatives such as sodium benzoate and sorbic acid.
• It offers broad surfactant compatibility and synergistic thickening with salt.
• It is cold processable and doesn't require heat and short mixing time.
• It benefits order of addition and processing flexibility.
• iGel 200 is used in foundation and sunscreen cream/lotion clear shampoo,body wash, facial cleanser, pearly shampoo & body wash and other cleansers.
• It is also designed for conditioning products with big particle size or high molecular weight ingredients like conditioning shampoo, anti-dandruff shampoo and moisturizing body wash.
• Recommended shelf life is 24 months.