Partially vegetable derived rheology modifier for formulation with high polarity organic liquids and water for cosmetic and personal care applications. Can be used to make solid gels of higher polarity organic liquids such as emollients, alcohols, esters, surfactants and glycols. Can be used to form stable oil-in-gelled water emulsions using water and a polar organic liquid such as ethanol, butylene glycol or polypropylene glycol without the need for surfactants.
INCI name
Polyamide-4

Product details
Physical form at 25°C
- Pastille
Chemistry
- Synthetic polymers
Functions
- Dispersing agents
- Emulsion stabilisers
- Film formers
- Rheology / viscosity modifiers
- Gelling agents
Regional availability
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- N America
Applications
- Antiperspirants & deodorants
- After sun
- Body care
- Eye colour
- Face / neck skin care
- Face colour
- Lip care
- Lip colour
- Styling
- Sun protection
- Tanning
Certifications and standards
- Vegan suitable
Typicals
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