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Versastique™

Versastique™ by Penreco® is a line of multi-functional solid gels that provide formulators a better way to formulate through simplified creation of functional and aesthetic solid stick applications.

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The Versastique™ product line includes translucent and clear stick product bases. These solid gels are an ideal base for a wide range of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients. They also offer excellent performance and stability benefits. Versastique™ can be used in numerous stick product applications, such under eye foundation, topical analgesics, sunscreen, and deodorant.

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    Simplify formulating with multifunctional solid gels

    Versastique™ by Penreco® is a line of multi-functional solid gels that provide formulators a better way to formulate through simplified creation of functional and aesthetic solid stick applications. The Versastique™ product line includes translucent and clear stick product bases. These solid gels are an ideal base for a wide range of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients. They also offer excellent performance and stability benefits. Versastique™ can be used in numerous stick product applications, such under eye foundation, topical analgesics, sunscreen, and deodorant.

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    Industries

    Beauty and Personal Care

    Applications:

    • Cosmetics/make-up
    • Baby care
    • Body lotions
    • Oil gels
    • Hair conditioners
    • Moisturizers
    • Lip gloss
    • Lip balms
    • Lip sticks
    • Deodorants
    • Sun care
    • Anti-aging
    Pharmaceuticals

    Applications:

    • Antiperspirants
    • Sun care
    • Topical analgesics
    • Medicated lip care treatment
    • Wound & scar Care
    • Dermatological products (E.G. Acne & Rosacea)
    • Opthalmic products

    *Versastique products are all suitable for excipient or API formulations due to low microbial and moisture content, high purity, and protective characteristics. Versions with BHT available upon request.

    Product Information

    Versastique™

    Benefits:

    Formulation Friendly

    • Efficient delivery system
    • Easy to use in formulating (simply melt and mix)

    Cost Effective

    • Reduces the amount of structural material required to make a stick application

    Versatility

    • Compatible with a wide variety of low polarity ingredients
    • Ideal for the spectrum of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients

    Performance

    • Excellent suspension properties
    • Superior moisture delivery

    Stability

    • Stabilizes and protects your active ingredients
    • No harsh chemicals – Versastique™ is milder to the skin than the soaps typically used as thickeners
    • Self-preserving formulation base:
        • Low moisture/low water activity
        • Resists growth/proliferation of microorganisms
        • Heat processed and micro-filtered

    Comparison to commercial benchmarks

    The Versastique product line provides formulators with bases to help develop softer stick products that have a similar transfer rate compared to commercialized benchmarks.

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    Product Name Supplier Grade Package Type Weight Billing Price Price (Package)
    VERSASTIQUE ME 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum CALUMET Technical Drum 359.99 lbs --
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    VERSASTIQUE ME 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    VERSASTIQUE SQ 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum CALUMET Technical Drum 330.01 lbs --
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    VERSASTIQUE SQ 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    VERSASTIQUE SQ 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Pail Calumet Lubricants Co Lp Technical Pail 30.00 lbs --
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    VERSASTIQUE SQ 40 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Pail
    VERSASTIQUE LOW MELT ME 5 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum CALUMET Technical Drum 349.98 lbs --
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    VERSASTIQUE LOW MELT ME 5 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum
    VERSASTIQUE LOW MELT SQ 5 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum CALUMET Technical Drum 330.01 lbs --
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    VERSASTIQUE LOW MELT SQ 5 T, Technical Grade, Liquid, Drum

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