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COREL PHARMA
CHEM
Cosmetic Range..
PERSONAL CARE SEGMENT
In the growing era of Personal care industry, brands and manufacturers continuously
need to create and innovate.
Corel Pharma Chem, develops, manufacture and market a broad polymer range of
polymers for Skin Care, Face Care, Body Care, Hair Care, Baby Care, Sun Care
and Home Care etc.
ACRYPOL (Carbomer)
• Acrypol AT-100
Acid Thickener
ACRYPOL ®
General Guidelines, General Application & Trouble Shooter
GENERAL APPLICATIONS
Rheology Modifier
Provide wide range of viscosities and flow properties at very low concentrations
(less than 1.0% polymer)
Suspending
They eliminate the settling problem even at low concentrations
Suspend insoluble matters like cosmetic beads and mica pearls
Emulsifying
Provide emulsification of high content of oils and waxes
Stabilizing
Provide stability to the emulsion based particles, even at elevated temperatures
without using any surface-active agents
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Acrypol polymers before hydration are dry, tightly coiled acidic molecules.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
Acrypol polymers once dispersed in water, the molecules begins to hydrate and
starts to partially uncoil.
MECHANISM OF ACTION
The most common way to achieve maximum thickening from Acrypol polymers is
by converting the acidic polymer to a salt. This can be easily achieved by
neutralizing the polymer.
Upon neutralization with base, uncoiled structure of the polymer gets converted
into extended structure and thereby provides viscous gel.
Viscosity of Acrypol grades (Carbomer) will begin to decrease at pH of 9.0 and
higher pH. This is caused by the dampening of the electrostatic repulsion caused by
the presence of excess electrolytes.
HOW WE FORMUILATE
Generally, Acrypol polymers require following three steps for aqueous gel preparation.
Stirring
Neutralizer
Causes Solutions
Solutions
Entrapped Air Bubbles: Freeing entrapped air from dispersion by keeping the
dispersion to 1-2 hours to sit without mixing to break foam. In case of “Easy To
Disperse Grades” the low viscosity of polymer dispersion allows air to rise to its
surface.
Lumps Formation: Slow and gradual addition of Acrypol powder grade will help
the dispersion of polymer to be lumps free and less time consuming.
Traditional Grades
TRADITIONAL GRADES
Solution
Viscosity
Traditional INCI Working (%) Usage Level General Regulatory
Range
Grades Name pH Range (at pH 7.3- (%) Applications Compliance
(cps)
7.8)
High Viscous
Acrypol 60,000 - Clear Hair Gel,
Carbomer 6.5-8.0 0.5 0.5 - 2.0 In-house
996 1,00,000 Ultrasound Gels
etc.
Ultra High
Acrypol 68,000-
Carbomer 6.5-8.0 0.5 0.5-2.0 Viscous Clear Hair In-house
99620 80,000
Gel etc.
Creams,
Acrypol 30,500 -
Carbomer 6.5-8.0 0.5 Toothpaste, USP/NF
934/974* 39,400 0.5 - 2.0 Lotions etc.
*Benzene Free Grades
TRADITIONAL GRADES
Solution
Viscosity Usage
Traditional INCI Working (%) General Regulatory
Range Level
Grades Name pH Range (at pH 7.3- Applications Compliance
(cps) (%)
7.8)
Hand sanitizers,
Hydro-Alcoholic
Acrypol 20,000 -
Carbomer 6.5-8.0 0.5 Gels, Lotions, In-house
956* 41,000 0.5 - 2.0 Creams,
Toothpaste etc
Acrypol ET2020 (easy to disperse) and Acrypol ELT (self wetting) series polymers
are "easy to disperse" cross-linked polyacrylic acid polymers synthesized in a
toxicologically preferred co-solvent system.
These fast dispersion grades are specifically designed to provide easily made
dispersions that are less susceptible to lumping during processing and have low
dispersion viscosity before neutralization and is pumpable. .
The grades improves swelling time with/without agitation reducing the processing
time and cost compared to traditional grades of Carbomers.
In “Self Wetting Grades” heat increases the dispersion rate (up to 50˚C). Above
this temperature the results is reversed causing lumping.
EASY TO DISPERSE / SELF WETTING DISPERSE GRADE
No Agitation (Self-Wetting)
The “Self-Wetting Grades” can simply be sprinkled/sieved onto the surface
of the water without any special equipment or handling.
The powder will wet and drop below the surface in minutes. When there is
no visible white powder on the water surface, mixing can begin.
GENERAL PROCESSING GUIDELINES – SELF WETTING GRADES
In general, high shear rates disperse the polymer very rapidly; however, extremely
high shear mixers or homogenizers should be carefully employed because they can
break down the polymer molecule, resulting in permanent viscosity loss. Moderate
agitation equipment is the preferred choice. Conventional impellers such as
propellers or turbines are recommended.
GENERAL PROCESSING GUIDELINES – SELF WETTING GRADES
The total wetting time is dependent upon the amount of “Self Wetting Grade”
added, vessel geometry, and most importantly, water temperature. When the
polymer dispersion is first neutralized, the surface texture may have a grainy
“applesauce” appearance. Over in the next 30 to 60 minutes, the neutralized gel
clusters continue to relax and expand. Light mixing will yield a smooth gel.
SELF WETTING GRADES
Solution
Self Working
(%) Viscosity Usage General Regulatory
Wetting INCI pH
(at pH (cps) Level Applications Compliance
Grades Range
7.3-7.8) (%)
Creams, Hair
Styling Gels,
Acrypol 45,000 - 0.5 -
Carbomer 6.0-9.0 0.5 Lotions, USP/NF, EP
ELT-10* 65,000 2.5
Moisturizing Gels
etc.
Shampoos, Face
Acrylates/
Washes, High
C10-30 Alkyl
Acrypol 47,000 - 0.5 - Electrolyte Gels,
Acrylate 5.0-9.0 1.0 In-house
ELT-20* 76,000 2.5 Creams , Lotions,
Cross
Hydro-alcoholic
polymer
systems etc.
Creams,
Moisturizing
Acrylates/ Gels, High
Acrypol C10-30 Alkyl 40,000 - 0.5 -
6.0-9.0 0.5 Electrolyte Skin In-house
ELT-21* Acrylate 60,000 2.5
Gels, Lotions,
Cross Hydro-alcoholic
polymer systems etc.
Solution
Easy To Working
(%) Viscosity Usage General Regulatory
Disperse INCI pH
(at pH (cps) Level Applications Compliance
Grades Range
7.3-7.8) (%)
Shampoos, Face
Acrylates/ Washes, High
Acrypol C10-30 Alkyl 47,000 - 0.5 - Electrolyte Gels,
6.0-9.0 1.0% In-house
ET2020* Acrylate 67,000 2.5 Creams , Lotions,
Crosspolymer Hydro-alcoholic
systems etc.
Relative Ion
Low High Medium High
Tolerance
Surfactant
Low High Medium High
Compatibility
Electrolyte
Low Medium Medium High
Tolerance
Polymeric Emulsifiers
POLYMERIC EMULSIFIER
Crosspolymer
irritating
High Shear Mixing – polymeric emulsifiers form a gel matrix adsorbing on the oil
droplet that physically stabilizes the emulsion. High shear mixing, with colloid
mills, homogenizers, etc., or high shear pumping can break down the polymer
homogenizer recommended.
POLYMERIC EMULSIFIER – TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Salt or Soluble Cations – Polymeric emulsifiers are sensitive to salts and cations,
and use of products with greater than 0.1% of strongly ionizable salts should be
Solution
Working Viscosity Oil Regulatory
Polymeric (%) Usage General
INCI pH Range Loading Complianc
Emulsifiers (at pH Level Applications
Range (cps) Capacity e
7.3-7.8) %
Creams,
Acrylates/ Lotions, USP/NF
Acrypol 10,000 - 0.2 - Up to
C10-30 Alkyl 6.0-9.0 1.0 Serums, Ph. Eur.
TR-1* 26,500 0.5 20%
Acrylate Sunscreen In-house
Crosspolymer Products etc.
Creams,
Acrylates/ Lotions, USP/NF
Acrypol 4,500 - 0.3 - Up to
C10-30 Alkyl 6.0-9.0 1.0 Serums, Ph. Eur.
TR-2* 13,500 0.5 50%
Acrylate Cleansing In-house
Crosspolymer Milk etc.
Creams,
Acrylates/ Lotions, Up to USP/NF
Acrypol 4,500 - 0.3 -
C10-30 Alkyl 6.0-9.0 1.0 Serums, 80% Ph. Eur.
TR-3* 13,500 0.5
Acrylate Cleansing In-house
Crosspolymer Milk etc.
*Benzene Free Grades
Note: Other Acrypol grades should be used with Acrypol TR-2 in
case where high viscosity emulsions are required
LIQUID ACRYLATES
LIQUID ACRYLATES
The diverse properties of these liquid range rheology modifiers that not only
suspend, stabilize, thicken and enhance the appearance of skin care, hair care and
skin cleansing products also gives a wide scope to play with formulations to set a
new trend of formulation in market.
ACRYPOL ET-1
It’s a milky white polymeric dispersion in water containing 30% of active polymer.
Higher viscosity and suspending property at low usage level. The minimum
recommended use level of Acrypol ET-1 in surfactant based formulation is 5.0% i.e.
1.5% active polymer.
The product is most efficient when formulated with typical levels of surfactants
used in cleansing formulations.
Anti-dandruff shampoo
2 in 1 conditioning shampoo
The graph depicts the effect of Acrypol ET-1 (active) concentration on viscosity
neutralized at pH 7.0 by NaOH solution (10%)
8000
7000
6000
Viscosity (cps)*
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
Concentration of Acrypol ET-1 (%)
The graph depicts Acrypol ET-1 (1.0% active polymer in water) thickening at pH 6.3
by NaOH solution (10%).
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
0
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
pH
Skin care
Sun care
Color cosmetics
The minimum recommended use level in pigments
based system is 1 to 3% as supplied (30 % Active).
ACRYPOL ET-1OS
Acrypol ET-1OS polymer is most efficient,
when formulated with pigments like Titanium Di oxide, Zinc oxide, Iron oxide,
Mica.
pH of formulation
Concentration of polymer
ACRYPOL ET-1OS
Reduces level of emulsifiers and structurants required for optimum stability and
texture.
Enhances TiO2 pigment distribution in emulsion, resulting in pleasant aesthetic
s and high coverage efficiency
Offers a pleasant sensorial experience, encouraging repeat use to increase
consumer brand loyalty.
APPLICATIONS OF ACRYPOL ET-1OS
Skin Care
Color Cosmetics
• Skin Lightening lotion / Cream
Light Foundation Lotion /
• Light Foundation Cream Cream
• Radiant tone up facial cream Liquid Eye Liner
• Matifying BB
Facial Lotion/ Cream
Lotion/Spray
Sun Care
• Sunscreen Gel
• Sunscreen Spray
ACRYPOL ET-2
Very stable and clear at low pH 4.0-6.0 useful for skin care products.
• Transparent shampoos
• Shower gels
• Foaming cleansers
REVERSE ACID THICKENING MECHANISM
Reverse acid thickening broadens the scope of application of polymers and also
allows excellent formulation flexibility in the acidic pH regime. It also enhances the
viscosity and stability of the compositions.
This graph depicts that the viscosity with reverse acid thickening mechanism is
higher compared to direct neutralization.
This graph depicts that Acrypol ET-2 gives synergistic thickening with salt up to
concentration of 1.25%.
The order of addition of ingredients is not critical. However, results will vary
depending on the surfactant base, other formulation ingredients and conditions. At
room temperature, in a suitable vessel under continued agitation, the following
order of addition is suggested:
1. Add water to the vessel.
2. Add the primary surfactants and mix thoroughly until uniform.
3. Slowly pour in the polymer.
4. Add secondary formulation ingredients and mix thoroughly until uniform.
5. Add remaining formulation adjuvants such as fragrance, oils, extracts,
biocides, etc.
Below graph shows Acrypol ET-28 (1% active polymer in water) begin to thicken after
pH 6.0 by NaOH solution (18%).
This graph depicts that Acrypol ET-28 gives synergistic thickening with salt up to
concentration of 3.0%.
Body butter
Perfume gel
Facial cleansers
Laundry detergents
Depilatories preparations
Transparent Hair Colorant by Acrypol Transparent Hair Dye Developer by
ET-28 Acrypol ET-2020
Compatible with all challenging
Acrypol ET-2020 stabilizes the
ingredients of hair dyes.
formulation with hydrogen peroxide.
Imparts excellent clarity and
Compatible with wide range of
viscosity.
ingredients used in hair dyes.
Formulator’s flexibility
ACRYPOL ET-S25
Surfactants
Acrypol ET-S25 is compatible with virtually all commercially utilized surfactants like
Sodium laureth 3-sulfate, Sodium linear alkyl benzene sulfonate,Sodium lauryl
Sulfate, Ammonium laureth 3-Sulfate, Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Sodium lauroyl
sarcosinate, Disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocoyl isethionate/taurate blend,
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Lauryl glucoside, Disodium cocoamphoacetate, Disodium
laureth sulfosuccinate, Cocamide MEA.
Cationic Conditioners
ACRYPOL ET-S25 APPLICATIONS
Body wash
Hand wash
Shaving gels
Mild cleansers
SUMMARY OF “LIQUID ACRYLATES GRADES”
Solution
Total Workin Viscosity Usage
INCI (%) General Regulatory
Grades solid g pH Range Level
Name (at pH Applications Compliance
content Range (cps) (%)
7.3-7.8)
Foaming Facial
Cleansers,
Transparent
Acrypol Acrylates 2,500 -
30% 6.0-9.0 1.0 6.0 - 10.0 Shampoos, In-house
ET-1 Copolymer 6,000
Shower Gels,
Beads Face
Washes etc.
Skin care
applications,
Acrypol Acrylates 2,500 -
30% 6.0-9.0 1.0 1.0-3.0 Sun care In-house
ET-1 OS Copolymer 6,000
applications and
color cosmetics
Transparent
Shampoos,
Acrylates Shower Gels,
Acrypol 5,000-
Crosspolym 32% 4.0-6.0 2.5 6.0-8.0 Beads Face In-house
ET-2 11,000
er-4 Washes , Anti-
acne face
washes etc.
Solution
Total Workin Viscosity Usage
(%) General Regulatory
Grades INCI Name solid g pH Range Level
(at pH Applications Compliance
content Range (cps) (%)
7.3-7.8)
Emulsifier Free
Formulations,
Acrylates/
Sulphate Free
Acrypol Steareth-20 9,000 -
30% 6.0-13.0 1.0 1.0 - 5.0 Formulations,Crea In-house
ET-22 Methacrylate 17,000
ms, Baby Care
Copolymer
Products, Hair Care
products etc.
Acrylates/
Soap Based
Beheneth-25
Formulations, Face
Acrypol Methacrylate/ 5,000- 6.0 -
25% 4.0-10.0 2.5 wash, Body Wash, In-house
ET-S25 HEMA 13,000 10.0
Hand Wash ,
Crosspolymer
Shaving Gels etc.
-2
Polymer
Pre- Working (% Viscosity Usage General
Regulatory
neutralized INCI pH Range Active) Range Level (As Application
Compliance
Grades (at pH (cps) supplied) s
7.5) %
Low pH
based
Shampoos,
Acrypol Acrylic
2.5-6.0 2.0 3000 - 7000 1.0 - 3.0 Face In-house
ST-100 Polymer
Washes,
Vaginal
Wash etc.
Creams,
Acrypol Sodium 30,000 - Lotions,
5.0-7.0 0.5 0.5 - 2.0 In-house
640NT Carbomer 50,000 Aloe Vera
Gels etc.
Transparent
Gels,
Acrypol Sodium
5.0-7.0 0.5 4000 - 8,000 0.5 - 2.0 Moisturizing In-house
641NT Carbomer
Creams,
Lotions etc.
ACRY M N-50
(Multi-Functional 3 in 1 Polymer)
ACRYM N-50 MULTIFUNCTIONAL 3 IN 1 POLYMER
Spredability
10
Penetration Softness
5
Greasiness
ACRY SET
(Hair Fixative)
ACRYSET FS
No tackiness.
Film former.
High gloss and good fixate property to
hair.
Easy Distribution through Hair.
Smooth and shiny feel.
Superior aesthetic appeal.
Excellent compatibility with synthetic as
well as natural thickener and with other
styling ingredients.
Less particle adhesion on application and
easily removal on washing.
COMPATIBILITY OF ACRYSET FS
Compatibility with Rheology Modifier : Acrypol polymers (940, 980, ET-28, ET-
2020, ELT-10, ELT-20 and ELT-21) or other natural or synthetic thickeners.
The graph depicts the comparison of curl retention property of Acryset FS, PVP K-30
and other reputed brand at different time intervals.
We concluded that curl retention property of Acryset FS was greater than PVP K -30
and equivalent to reputed brand.
ACRYSET FS APPLICATION
Hair Cream
Hair Mousses
ACRYSET SUPERHOLD II
The above graph depicts the effect of humidity on the curl retention property of
the hair.
Acryset Superhold II showed soft, defined and long lasting curl retention
compared to carbomer + PVP K-30.
COMPARISION STUDY OF ACRYSET SUPERHOLD II
The above graph depicts the effect of Acryset Superhold-II on the viscosity.
Hair cream
Hair mousses
Hair serum
Solutio
Total Working Viscosity Usage General
INCI n (%) Regulatory
Grades solid pH Range Level Application
Name (at pH Compliance
content Range (cps) (%) s
7.3-7.8)
Transparent
Acryset FS Acrylate
8,000 - Hair Waxes,
(Liquid Hair Crosspol 30% 7.0-10.0 4.0 4.0 - 6.2 In- house
15,000 Hair Gels
Fixative) ymer-3
etc.
Hair Styling
Acryset Gels, Hair
Superhold II Acrylate Sprays,
30,000 -
(Fixative Copoly 30% 7.0-10.0 2.0 4.0 - 8.0 Styling In- house
60,000
cum mer Waxes, Hair
Thickener) Mousses,
Mascara etc.
SUMMARY OF ACRYSET RANGE
They are effective solubilizes for perfumes, essential oils and wide range of oil-
soluble cosmetic active ingredients and herbal ingredients.
GRAS status
Required in lesser ratio as compared to other solubilizers.
Transparency improver
Volatility retardant of solvents
Excellent emollient
ACRYSOL
Improve moisturizing effect and adds soft feeling property in topical applications.
High solubilizing capacity.
Improves film forming capacity and flow properties in creams, lotions, lipsticks etc.
Better emulsion stability.
Better stability storage at elevated temperature.
Reduces adhesion & chipping properties of oils.
ACRYSOL
General
Acrysol INCI HLB Value Usage Level Applications
(%)
Acrysol K-
PEG-40 Hydrogenated 14 - 16 2.0 - 5.0
140
Castor Oil
Hair Gels,
Creams, Lotions,
Acrysol K- PG, PEG-40 Perfumes, Hair
14 - 17 1.0 - 4.0 Tonics, Lipsticks,
150 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Hair Oils, Rose
Water ,Wet wipes
etc.
Acrysol K- PEG-60 Hydrogenated
15 - 17 1.0 - 4.0
160 Castor Oil
Note : Usually, up to 1:3 perfume to solubilizer ratio is used for solubilzing perfumes and essential oils effectively.
If perfumes are highly water insoluble, the Acrysol usage level should be increased to make clear solutions.
PERSONAL CARE RANGE – TOXICITY & SHELF LIFE
Toxicity
Corel‘s Personal Care range are high molecular weight polymer. It can not be
absorbed by body, thus it is suited for all types of personal care formulations,
including those for baby care and sensitive skin.Test for toxicological tolerance
shows that it does not have any pronounced physiological action and is non-
toxic.
PERSONAL CARE RANGE – TOXICITY & SHELF LIFE
Shelf Life
Acrypol Powder Grades : Three years retest from date of manufacturing in
intact condition.
Acrypol Liquid Grades : One year from date of manufacturing in intact
condition.
Acrysol Grades : Two years from date of manufacturing in intact
condition.
PERSONAL CARE RANGE – STORAGE & HANDLING
Acryset Range: Should be stored in tightly closed containner below 40˚C. Do not
freeze.