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Balance® RCFg

Balance® RCFg polymer is a multifunctional film former and rheology modifier that provides cost-effective thickening and versatile performance in a variety of hair styling and surfactant containing systems.

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Bath & Shower
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Film Formers
  • Rheology Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
Balance
Functions
Film Former, Hair Fixative, Viscosity Modifier
Benefit Claims

Cost Effective, Foaming, Improved Thickness, Versatility; Cost Effective; Foaming; Improved Thickness; Versatility

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Sulfate-free; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
1 - 5%
Key Benefits

Thickens over pH 6.5-12; Optimal viscosity and clarity at pH >6.5; Unique Newtonian rheology at low shear rate and shear; thinning at high shear rate; Enables soft cushioning gels (shaving, shower gels); Builds viscosity in surfactant systems at low concentration; Synergy effect with salts; Also thickens sulfate-free systems; Supplied as 30% active liquid-form emulsion; Easy to use in typical manufacturing conditions, allows for cold processing; Compatible with cationics; Available globally

Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Application Format
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Rinse Off
  • Spray
Hair Care
  • Hair Spray
  • Hair Styling Products
  • Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
  • Facial Cleanser
  • Shaving Gel
Bath & Shower Applications
  • Body Wash
  • Shower Gels
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Film Former
  • Hair Fixative
  • Viscosity Modifier

Technical data

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CharacteristicValue
pH Value6.5 - 12

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