Bentone Gel® PIO V

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® PIO V by Elementis is a rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a specially prepared dispersion of a non-animal origin, organically modified hectorite in hydrogenated polyisobutene. It provides rheological control and suspension properties to emulsion & anhydrous products. Offers thixotropic flow and thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion’s oil phase. It is non-abrasive, improves application properties and enhances skin-feel by masking greasy & tacky components. Provides smooth & pleasant residual silky feel to the skin. It is used as an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions [w/o and o/w]. It offers predictable, reproducible & stable, shear-thinning viscosity, excellent suspension of pigments & actives as well as controlled alignment of special-effect pigments. It raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It can be used in cold process systems. BENTONE GEL® PIO V finds application in lip & make-up products, hair preparations, creams & lotions, antiperspirants, ointment bases and sun care products. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.