Bentone Gel® IPM V

Isopropyl Myristate (and) Stearalkonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® IPM V by Elementis is a rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a non-abrasive, non-animal origin, specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in isopropyl myristate activated with propylene carbonate. It provides thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase and improves application properties. Offers rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It helps in masking greasy or tacky components and imparts a pleasant residual silky & smooth feel to the skin. It offers predictable, reproducible & stable viscosity control, shear-thinning viscosity and excellent suspension of pigments & actives. It controls alignment of special-effect pigments and raises apparent melting point, ensuring cost-efficient use of UV filters. It provides emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w] and is suitable for cold process systems. It is used as an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners and gives a high degree of formulating flexibility. BENTONE GEL® IPM V is used in antiperspirants, deodorant sticks, hair preparations, eye make-up, creams & lotions, sun care products, emulsions and lip products. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.