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iGEL™ U21

iGel U21 is a hydrophobically modified crosslinked polyacrylate polymer. It acts as high-efficient & low-dosage thickener and suspending agent as other traditional carbomer resin, also provides electrolyte tolerance and unique sensory benefits in formulas. It can quickly and easily self-wet without any mixing required.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care
  • Baby Care
  • Hair Care
  • Skin Care
  • Sun Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
  • Hand Hygiene

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
  • Rheology Modifiers
  • Stabilizers

Other characteristics

Brand
iGEL
Functions

Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Wetting Agent

Labeling Claims

Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Credo Clean Standard; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Ingredient Origin
Synthetic
Certifications & Compliance
Kosher, TTB Approved
Markets
Personal Care
Use Levels
0.2-1.5%
Appearance
Fluffy powder
Shelf LIfe
2 year
Technology
Cosmetic Ingredients
Benefit Claims
  • Formula Stability
  • Good Wetting Properties
Benefits

Rapid wetting and swelling properties; High-efficient thickening, suspending and stabilizing ability at low dosage; High clarity; Excellent electrolyte tolerance; Superior skin feel; Compatibility with all kinds of surfactants

Application Format
  • Creams
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Rinse Off
  • Serum
  • Spray
Storage and Handling

Keep in cool, dry, ventilated and lightless place.

Packaging Information
20kg/carton
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Lotion
Baby Care Applications
Baby Lotion
Formulation Guideline

Cautions:; Following operations are forbidden, otherwise result in loss of thickening ability:; Lasting stir or high-shear stir after neutralization; Lasting UV irradiation

Hair Care
  • Hair Styling Products
  • Shampoos & Rinses
Skin Care Applications
  • Body Cream
  • Body Lotion
  • Moisturizers
Certifications and Compliance
  • Kosher
  • TTB Approved
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Sanitizers
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
  • Stabilizer
  • Suspending Agent
  • Thickener
  • Viscosity Modifier
  • Wetting Agent

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