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Aristoflex® AVS – Gelling Agent & Thickener

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£7.00 - £80.00
£7.00
£7.00 - £80.00
£7.00

INCI Name: Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Crosspolymer

Description

Aristoflex® AVS is a pre-neutralised synthetic polymer for clear aqueous gels and for thickening O/W emulsions. Its high yield value gives stable emulsions even without an extra emulsifier, with a light, fresh, non-sticky skin feel.

Key Properties

  • Pre-neutralised, easy to use
  • Cold processable
  • Clear gels
  • Stabilises emulsions without extra emulsifier
  • Light, non-tacky feel

Applications

  • Clear aqueous gels
  • Emulsifier-free cream gels
  • O/W creams, lotions and milks
  • Self-tan and brightening products

How to Use

  • Sprinkle into the water phase with stirring
  • Suitable for cold processing

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Technical Details

Product properties

Appearance: (20°C) white powder

Solid Content: min. 92.00 %

Water max: 7.00 %

pH value: (1% in dist. water) 4.0 - 6.0

Viscosity: (1% in dist. water) 40000 - 60000 mPas

* Further documentation available with purchase

Formulation Guide

Recommended Usage Level

  • It is typically used in the range of 0.5 – 1.2 %

Recommended PH range

  • Aristoflex® AVS can be used in a broad pH range of 4.0 – 11.0

Formulation Tips

  • Aristoflex® AVS is typically added to the oil phase (comprising emollient and emulsifier), slight agitation facilitates dispersion.
  • Any small aggregates can be broken up easily with gentle stirring.
  • The mixing reactor should be completely dry of moisture to prevent the polymer from migrating prematurely to any water already present and becoming gummy.
  • Aristoflex® AVS can be used for both direct emulsification (i.e. adding the oil phase to the water phase) and inverse emulsification (i.e. adding the water phase to the oil phase).
  • As Aristoflex® AVS is pre-neutralized, no
    neutralization step is required. Finally, the emulsion is homogenized with high shear mixing equipment.
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