Bentone Gel® SS71 V

Petroleum Distillates (and) Disteardimonium Hectorite (and) Propylene Carbonate. BENTONE GEL® SS71 V by Elementis is a non-abrasive, non-animal origin rheological additive for cosmetics and toiletries. It is a specially prepared dispersion of an organically modified hectorite in petroleum distillate. It provides rheological control and suspension to organic- and silicone-based cosmetics. It provides thermostable viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase, improves application properties and enhances skin-feel by masking greasy or tacky components. It can be used in cold process systems. It offers predictable, reproducible & stable viscosity control, shear-thinning viscosity and excellent suspension of pigments & actives. It controls alignment of special-effect pigments, raises apparent melting point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV filters. It imparts smoothness & a pleasant residual silkiness to skin. It is an alternative to traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners for stabilizing emulsions [w/o and o/w]. It gives a high degree of formulating flexibility. BENTONE GEL® SS71 V is used in lip & make-up products, creams/ointments, hair preparations and sunscreens. It is approved under the RSPO mass balance system. The shelf life of this grade is 2 years.