Bentonite. OPTIGEL® -CL by BYK is a rheology additive based on natural bentonite. It is white, purely inorganic and stable against diluted acids and bases. It generates a thixotropic flow behavior in aqueous systems and provides excellent anti-settling properties. Gels produced with it are also resistant to oxidation.
- It enables the production of storage-stable formulations and facilitates the application.
- OPTIGEL® -CL is compatible with anionic and non-ionic surfactants and most emulsions and pigments.
- Recommended for creams and lotions, sunscreen products, shower gels, shampoos, facial masks, liquid makeup, blush, eye makeup and antiperspirants/deos.
- It is REACH registered, vegan, COSMOS, Ecocert and Natrue approved.
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