Bentone Gel® GTCC V

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Stearalkonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® GTCC V by Elementis is a non-animal origin rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in caprylic/capric triglyceride. It offers rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It is a non-abrasive ingredient which provides thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase and improves application properties. It provides a soft, smooth, non-tacky, non-greasy and residual silky feel to skin. It offers improved application properties as well as predictable, reproducible, stable, thermostable and shear thinning viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase. It controls alignment of special-effect pigments and gives excellent suspension of pigments & actives. It increases apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It is suitable for cold process systems. It provides emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w] and provides a high degree of formulating flexibility. BENTONE GEL® GTCC V is used in antiperspirants, skin- & sun care products, eye shadow, foundations and lip products. It is RSPO approved. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.