RapiThix™ polymers

RapiThix polymers are rheology modifiers especially designed for use in cold-mix processes. These products are easy to use, shear-tolerant, shear-thinning and effective at low use levels. The performance characteristics

and benefits of the polymers allow formulators to develop a range of efficacious and appealing personal care products.

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  • Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
  • Latin America and South America
  • North America

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Benefits
Hair Care

RapiThix A-60 polymer can be used emulsifier-free products, hair shine lotions, anti-frizz products, styling creams/lotions, conditioning creams, and novel stylers.

  • Easy-to-use emollient-based dispersion
  • Provides soft, smooth feel
  • Can be post-added to adjust viscosity after emulsion forms and cools
  • Produces instant crème gels at room temperature
  • High shear not required
  • Supplied as a milky dispersion (57-59 percent solids)
  • Can create a sprayable polyelectrolyte matrix when formulated with linear, high molecular weight cationic or pseudocationic polymers

 

Skin Care

RapiThix A-60 polymer can be used in body care and facial care applications.

 

 

RapiThix A-100 polymer can be used in body care and facial care applications.

 

  • Easy-to-use emollient-based dispersion
  • Provides soft, smooth feel
  • Can be post-added to adjust viscosity after emulsion forms and cools
  • High shear not required
  • Fully active white powder offering greater formulation flexibility
  • Provides soft, smooth feel
  • No pre-set oil phase
  • Makes oil-free systems possible
  • High-solids content for higher efficiency

 

Sun Care

RapiThix A-60 polymer can be used in after-sun, self-tanning, and sunscreen applications.

 

RapiThix A-100 polymer can be used in after-sun, self-tanning, and sunscreen applications.

  • Easy-to-use emollient-based dispersion
  • Provides soft, smooth feel
  • Can be post-added to adjust viscosity after emulsion forms and cools
  • High shear not required
  • Fully active white powder offering greater formulation flexibility
  • Provides soft, smooth feel
  • No pre-set oil phase
  • Makes oil-free systems possible
  • High-solids content for higher efficiency

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Formulations and Solution Properties

 

RapiThix A-60 polymer
INCI Name: Sodium Polyacrylate (and) Hydrogenated Polydecene (and) Trideceth-6

  • Available as a white milky dispersion (57-59 percent solids)
  • Recommended use level: Up to 3.6 percent solids

RapiThis A-60 polymer chemistry

RapiThix A-60 polymer chemistry

RapiThix A-100 polymer
INCI Name: Sodium Polyacrylate

  • Available as a white powder
  • Recommended use level: 0.2-2.5 percent solids
 

 


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