At a glance
Viscosity builders
Salt-curve viscosity
- Ionic type
- Nonionic (alkanolamides)
- Typical HLB
- Mid
- Foam
- Foam stabilising
- Key industries
- Home care, Personal care
Biodegradability: CMEA is the usual DEA-policy alternative to CDEA; confirm residual amide specs on the COA.
Applications
Viscosity Builder
Product range
Viscosity Builders
Viscosity builders technical guide
Steareth-20/21, Ceteth-20, PEG stearates, Glycereth-26, CMEA, and coco betaine are the published grades. Cream body versus shampoo salt-curve is explained in the viscosity builders guide. PEG-1500/1750/2000 stearates versus PEG-400 micro-emulsion esters: PEG-200/400/1500 ester emulsifiers.
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Viscosity builders are specialty chemicals used to increase the viscosity and body of formulations, particularly in personal care products. They help create stable emulsions, provide desired texture, and improve product performance.
We offer various viscosity builders including ethoxylated fatty alcohols (like Steareth-20EO), specialty surfactants, and formulations designed to build viscosity, stabilize emulsions, and provide body in creams, lotions, and other personal care products.
Viscosity builders provide increased viscosity and body, stable oil-in-water emulsions, improved product texture, enhanced stability, better application properties, and optimized product performance in personal care formulations.
Viscosity builders are used in personal care formulations including anti-perspirants, depilatories, bleaches, baby care products, deodorants, bath and shower products, creams, and lotions where viscosity and body are required.
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