ACULYN™

ACULYN™ Rheology Modifiers are a range of rheology modifiers and thickeners from Dow Chemical Company designed for personal care formulations. These products offer several benefits, including efficient suspension, desirable textures, and formulation flexibility.

ACULYN™ products are suitable for hair care, skin care, and sun care formulations, offering formulation flexibility, desirable textures, and efficient suspension capabilities.

ACULYN™ 88 Rheology Modifier is a thickener/rheology modifier designed for efficient suspension in high-viscosity formulations, such as anti-dandruff shampoos, body washes, and hair gels. It imparts a honey-smooth texture and rich feel to personal care products. This product provides excellent suspension of silicones, silicone emulsions, particulates (beads, pigments, pearlizing agents), and air bubbles in gel systems. It offers clarity and is effective over a wide pH range (4-12). ACULYN™ 88 Rheology Modifier also acts as a film-former and polymeric emulsifier. It complies with the EU Cosmetic Regulation's definition of a non-nanomaterial and is suitable for Halal and Kosher formulations. According to Dow, this product does not contain ingredients of animal origin.

ACULYN™ Siltouch Rheology Modifier is an easy-to-use polymer that releases and builds water-phase viscosity upon addition of water, without requiring high shear or neutralization. It imparts a light, non-tacky feel and is compatible with a wide range of oils and pH levels. This product can be used to create buttery creams, thin lotions, and serums. It offers benefits such as pleasant sensory aesthetics, formulation flexibility, reduction in energy consumption and processing time, and compliance with California Prop 65. Additionally, it is suitable for vegan formulations and is non-GMO.