Description

SEPIPLUS™ 400 is a multifunctional polymer with silicone feel and glide-on spreading. Its optimal in pH range 3-12 and it lends to a greater thickening capacity in presence of electrolytes. This product is an emulsifying-stabilizing power of oil phases and compatible with solvents. It is also concentrated and per-neutralized as well as ready to use so it is ideal for cold process during introduction to oil or water phase. It is resistant to heat and high shear mixing, thereby offering a great deal of freedom in formulating.

• Ready-to-use: concentrated and pre-neutralized liquid
• Multifunctional: thickening, stabilizing and texturizing
• Stable over a wide pH range (3 to 11)
• Good resistance to electrolytes due to its concentrated liquid form
• Sprayable fluid to thick textures
• Compatible with solvents, sun filters and sunscreens with different coatings (alumina, silicone, silica, aluminium hydroxide), pigments

Sensoriality

• Smooth, shiny and soft texture
• Easy to pick up and spread
• “Silicone-like” gliding and elegant skin feel

Formulating Tip

• For Aqueous gels: Add Sepiplus 400 to the water phase
• For Cream gels: It is preferable to disperse Sepiplus 400 in the oily phase, then add water all at once while agitating mechanically.
• For Hydroalcoholic gels: Prepare the aqueous gel with Sepiplus 400 first, then add the solvent (alcohol) gradually with stirring.
• For Hot Process Emulsions: Disperse Sepiplus in the pre-heated oil phase (if necessary) or in the water phase before emulsification. Mix until emulsified and continue to mix until cool. Alternate method: Incorporate the Sepiplus 400 immediately after emulsification or during the cooling phase.Some tips:
• Add electrolytes or dissolved active ingredients at the end of the process
• In particularly difficult cases, when the thickening capacity of Sepiplus 400 is insufficient, it is advisable to form synergistic combinations with cellulose derivatives, xanthan gum, guar gum, vinyl polymers or other polymers.

INCI: Polyacrylate-13 (and) Polyisobutene (and) Polysorbate 20

Usage Rate: 0.5 – 3%