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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. 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.
Products Available
| Product name | Appearance | Solid stick form of: | Packaging available |
| Versastique SQ 40 T | Opaque | Squalane (derived from plant sugar) | Drums, pails |
| Versastique Clear SQ 5 T | Clear | Squalane (derived from plant sugar) | Drums, pails |
| Versastique ML 40 T | Opaque | C12-15 alkyl benzoate | Drums |
| Versastique Clear ML 5 T | Clear | C12-15 alkyl benzoate | Drums |
| Versastique ME 40 T | Opaque | Hydrogenated polyisobutene | Drums |
| Versastique Clear ME 5 T | Clear | Hydrogenated polyisobutene | Drums |
| Versastique M 40 T | Opaque | Mineral oil | Drums |
| Versastique Clear M 5 T | Clear | Mineral oil | Drums |
Penreco® is a registered trademark of Calumet Refining, LLC (“Calumet”), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P.
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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.
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.
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
Industry & Applications
| Industry | Applications |
| Beauty & personal care |
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Pharmaceuticals* |
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*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.
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