ACULYN™ 38 RHEOLOGY MODIFIER
ACULYN 38 is an alkali-swellable anionic acrylic polymer emulsion (ASE) that is lightly crosslinked to impart a short pseudoplastic flow. It is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency. This thickener is offered at 28% solids and has been developed for use as a rheology modifier and suspending agent for personal care surfactant formulations. It is effective in a range of personal care surfactants and is useful at pH 3-11, depending on formulation. It is stable in the presence of sodium chloride and two common conditioning agents, Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium- 10 as well as, polar solvents and zinc pyrithione. The polymer has a well-established toxicological profile and is safe in normal use.
| Product No. | 16038165 |
| Supplier | Dow Inc. |
| Synonyms | Acrylates / Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer |
| Applications | Hair Care - Antidandruff Shampoo, Hair Care - Conditioning Shampoo, Hair Care - Shampoo, Skin Care - Body Wash, Skin Care - Shower Gels, Sun Care - Sunscreen |
| Characteristics | Stable in highly alkaline systems; Particulate suspension; Polar solvent compatibility; Instant neutralization/thickening; Short flow; Cold-processable/liquid; Divalent ion tolerance; Excellent viscosity stability; Yields clear gels; Flat pH/viscosity response; Lack of odor; Excellent high shear stability |
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Product Details
Grade
Technical
Form
Liquid
Prohibited Uses
This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. For further information please refer to Dow's product safety page https://www.dow.com/en-us/support/product-safety.html
INCI
Acrylates / Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer
Appearance
liquid
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
California Prop 65
WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethyl acrylate, which is/are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Color
white, milky
Density
1.1 g/cm3 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Dynamic Viscosity
150 mPa.s @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Evaporation Rate
< 1
Flash Point
does not flash
Odor
mild
Partition Coefficient
Pow: log Pow:
pH
2.1 - 3.2 @ 20 °C (68 °F)
Relative Density
1.1 @ 20 - 25 °C (68 - 77 °F) Reference Material: (water = 1)
Relative Vapor Density
< 1
Vapor Pressure
17 mmHg @ 20 °C (68 °F)
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