Lubrasil* microemulsions
Lubrasil microemulsions are clathrates of glyceryl acrylate and polyacrylic acid that enclose water molecules. Hydrophilic gels consisting of a solvent, humectants and a polymer, as a thickening agent, this range of products delivers moisturizing benefits and unique sensory attributes including enhanced lubricity
Lubrasil microemulsions add the smooth feel of silicone with the incorporation of dimethicone in a microemulsion.
These silicone-containing formulations are multifunctional. As an
emollient, film former and water-resistant additive, the product range delivers advanced lubricity, moisturization and feel.
Note: Lubrasil microemulsions are manufactured for Ashland Inc. by Guardian Laboratories, a division of United-Guardian, Inc. The products are marketed and sold exclusively by Ashland in the Americas and selected parts of Europe and Asia; not available through Ashland in the UK, France and Italy.
*Lubrasil is a registered trademark of United-Guardian, Inc.
Product Availability
- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
- North America
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Lubrasil microemulsions are recommended for gel and hair treatment applications.
- Superior moisturization
- Globally approved with excellent skin compatibility and toxicity profile
- Imparts an inviting after-feel and slip
- Excellent lubricity, spreadability and emolliency
- Good auxiliary thickening, suspending power and viscosity enhancement
- Broad formulation compatibility and long shelf life
- Water-soluble
Lubrasil microemulsions are recommended for body care and facial care applications.
- Superior moisturization
- Globally approved with excellent skin compatibility and toxicity profile
- Imparts an inviting after-feel and slip
- Excellent lubricity, spreadability and emolliency
- Good auxiliary thickening, suspending power and viscosity enhancement
- Broad formulation compatibility and long shelf life
- Water-soluble
Lubrasil microemulsions are recommended for after-sun, self-tanning, and sunscreen applications.
- Superior moisturization
- Globally approved with excellent skin compatibility and toxicity profile
- Imparts an inviting after-feel and slip
- Excellent lubricity, spreadability and emolliency
- Good auxiliary thickening, suspending power and viscosity enhancement
- Broad formulation compatibility and long shelf life
- Water-soluble
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Formulations and Solution Properties
Lubrasil microemulsions are available as clear gels.
Lubrasil microemulsion
INCI Name: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Propylene Glycol (and) Dimethiconol
- Recommended use level: 5-25 percent
Lubrasil II DM microemulsion
INCI Name: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Laureth-23 (and) Dimethicone
- Recommended use level: 2.5-10 percent
Lubrasil II SB microemulsion
INCI Name: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Laureth-23 (and) Cyclopentasiloxane (and) Dimethiconol
- Recommended use level: 3-15 percent
Theoretical structure of glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer