To catalogue

Structure 3001

Structure 3001 is a multifunctional associative thickener with lower viscosity and lighter hold properties compared to Structure 2001 with outstanding tolerance to salt, solvents and counter irons. Provides gel-like texture, yet very workable.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Hair Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Rheology Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
Structure
Functions
Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims

Depilatory, Excellent Tolerance, High Functionality, Low Viscosity, Viscosity Boosting; Depilatory; Excellent Tolerance; High Functionality; Low Viscosity; Viscosity Boosting

Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
1 - 3% (Aqueous gels; Hair treatment; Relaxers)
Key Benefits

Ideal for highly alkaline and hard-to-thicken formulations; High viscosities at low use levels; Extremely user-friendly; can simply be added to water, neutralized and easily mixed; Can be neutralized by most commonly-used counter ions; Stable over time in the presence of heat and high pH; stable to hydrogen peroxide; Shear-thinning; formulation can be easily squeezed from an applicator, or mixed in a bowl, but will set up readily on the hair; Can also be used in one-component, pre-neutralized formulations such as hair dyes, gels and relaxers.; With just water, product will easily rinse from the hair.; Solvent tolerant; Structure 2001 and 3001 polymers can be blended to optimize the performance attributes of both (thickening + salt tolerance); Typical usage: Aqueous gels, Hair treatment and Relaxers: 1.0% to 3.0%; Hair dye: 2.0% to 4.0%; Available globally

Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
Leave On
Suggested Use Levels
2 - 4% (Hair dye)
Hair Care
  • Hair Color
  • Hair Styling Products
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Thickener
  • Viscosity Modifier

Technical data

Table 1 of 1

1 row
CharacteristicValue
pH Value6.5 - 12

The Omnichem website uses cookies. By continuing to use the site, you consent to their use in accordance with our Privacy Policy and to the collection of analytics.