LAPONITE® -XLG

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate. LAPONITE® -XLG by BYK is a rheology additive based on synthetic phyllosilicate for aqueous systems. In water or aqueous solutions of alcohols, it swells to clear and colorless colloidal dispersions, leading to the formation of a gel structure. When used in combination with co-thickeners, it can be added to formulations containing >60% ethanol.

• It provides thixotropic stabilization in personal care applications.
• Its unique thixotropic properties improve the skin feel and creates a light, non-sticky texture.
• It enhances the stability of emulsions and prevents the settling of particles, pigments and solid actives.
• It is also effective for stabilizing oil-in-water emulsions and is compatible with solutions of up to 40% ethanol.
• It is recommended for sunscreen, depilatory creams, toothpastes, shower gels, shampoos, liquid makeup, eye makeup, creams and lotions.
• It is vegan certified and complies with REACH, EINECS, TSCA, DSL, PICCS, IECSC, ENCS, NZIoC and ECSI.
• It is free of VOC, biocides, preservatives, CMR, dimethyl fumarate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde releaser, PAH, phthalates, APEO and PFAS.
• The shelf life of the LAPONITE® -XLG is 48 months.