LAPONITE® -XLS

Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate (and) Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate. LAPONITE® -XLS by BYK is a rheology additive based on synthetic phyllosilicate for aqueous systems to provide thixotropic stabilization in personal care applications. It is suitable for use in formulations with a pH value of 6.5 and lower. In water or aqueous solutions of alcohols, it swells to produce clear and colorless colloidal dispersions of low viscosity known as sols.

• It is also suitable for use in hard water, since the inorganic phosphate is an effective sequestrant for Ca²⁺ and Mg²⁺ ions.
• Its thixotropic formulation helps improve the skin feel and creates a light and non-sticky texture.
• It enhances the stability of emulsions and prevents the settling of particles, pigments, and solid actives.
• It is free of VOC, biocides, preservatives, CMR, dimethyl fumarate, formaldehyde, formaldehyde releaser, PAH, phthalates, APEO and PFAS.
• It is vegan certified and complies with REACH, EINECS, TSCA, DSL, PICCS, IECSC, ENCS, NZIoC and ECSI.
• It is suitable for sunscreen, depilatory creams, toothpastes, shower gels, shampoos, liquid makeup, eye makeup, creams and lotions.
• It is compatible with solutions of up to 40% ethanol.
• When used in combination with co-thickeners, it can be added to formulations containing >60% ethanol.
• The shelf life of LAPONITE® -XLS is 48 months.