GelMaker® NAT

Description: Patented and sustainably designed thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing polymer providing high technical performance for a variety of skin care and makeup products. Oil & surfactant are from vegetable origin (61% natural origin content). Easy-to-use, cold-processable, pre-neutralized liquid. Can be used as the primary emulsifier to stabilize up to 35% oil phase. Useful in a wide pH range from 5.5 to 12. Biodegradable. Liquid. pH: 5.5.

CAS: 64741-76-0, 51033-38-6, 36675-34-0

INCI Name: Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C15-19 alkane, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, polyglycerin-6

Properties: Effective thickener by forming gels over a wide ph range (4-12), emulsifies all kinds of oily phases (up to 35%) including silicones & vegetable oils without the addition of a conventional emulsifier, able to produce cold emulsions. Allows formulation of finished products with high percentage of naturality & biodegradability. Compatible with essential oils. Stabilizes emulsions & maintains the viscosity of a formula, gives a smooth, nude skin feel with non-sticky texture.

Use: Add to oil phase of formulas. Typical concentration 1-3%. Needs good mixing with hand mixer to get smooth creams. For external use only.

Applications: Gel-creams, emulsion-gels, sprayable aqueous gels, cold emulsions, lotions, creams, skin-whitening /self-tanning products, sun care & baby care products, mascara, foundations.

Documents: SDS, Fact Sheet, Sample Recipe, Certificate of Analysis

Used in Commercial Products:

AHA Revitalizing Cleanser		Hydrating Cream
Brand: SCM Products		Brand: Blue Lagoon Iceland