ACULYN™ 38 Rheology Modifier

ACULYN™ 38 Polymer is an excellent suspending agent/rheology modifier for smooth-pouring Personal Care formulations such as, conditioning shampoos with silicones, anti-dandruff shampoos with zinc pyrithione, exfoliating body washes, and sunscreens. Features & Benefits Include: • 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 • Easy to handle • Formulations exhibit little viscosity drift • No predisolution necessary • Compatible with nonionic and anionic surfactants • Non-hygroscopic • Permits stable formulations with particulates • Increased manufacturing efficiency • Formulation of spreadable lotion products that flow readily from the container • Allows for use of continuous production processes with use of in-line static mixers • Ability to stabilize suspensions • Less sensitive to water hardness • Able to formulate clear products • Does not promote or support contamination, unlike natural thickeners • Mild, soft, non-greasy, non-sticky • No watery feel upon skin contact • Flexibility in choice of preservative system • Improved pickup properties • Supported by comprehensive environmental, health and safety data