BENTONE GEL® VS-5PC V HV

non-animal origin
rheological additive
for cosmetics and toiletries

GENERAL INFORMATION
KEY PROPERTIES
BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV is a specially
BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV rheological
prepared dispersion of an organically modified
additive
hectorite in volatile silicone (pentamer).
This grade is designed to impart rheological Non-animal origin
control and suspension to organic- and silicone- Rheological control
based cosmetics.  Predictable, reproducible and stable viscosity
BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV is also control
particularly useful in emulsions and can be used in  Shear-thinning viscosity
"cold process" systems. It provides thermostable  Excellent suspension of pigments and actives
viscosity control of the emulsion's oil phase,  Controlled alignment of special-effect pigments
improves application properties, enhances skin-
 Thermostable viscosity raises apparent melting
feel by masking greasy or tacky components and point and ensures cost-efficient use of UV
imparts a pleasant residual silkiness to the skin.
filters
BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV is an alternative to
 Emulsion stabilization [w/o and o/w]
traditional polymer or cellulose-based thickeners
for stabilizing emulsions. Convenience
 Optimally pre-activated and dispersed
INGREDIENTS organoclay
 Incorporates with medium-shear mixing
INCI name:  Can be added at any convenient stage of
Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, manufacture
Propylene Carbonate  Gives a high degree of formulating flexibility
 Provides highly reproducible results for multi-
site production requirements
APPLICATIONS Acceptability
 Non-abrasive
- Antiperspirants
 Provides smooth feel to skin
- Lipcare  Toxicologically safe ingredients
- Eye Make-Up
- Lip Products CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL DATA
- Facial Make-up Color / Form Light buff

- Emulsions Viscosity, Brookfield Helipath, 1.4 – 4.0

TF spindle @ 2.5 rpm, mm cps
- Creams and Lotions
% Ash Content 10.8 – 11.8
- Sun Care Products
Infrared To Match Standard
Microbial Content Less Than 100 cfu/g
“Note: Microbial results are based on analysis of irradiated organoclay prior to
gel formulation.”

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purchasing any products. Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products discussed
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INCORPORATION viscosities will be influenced by 3-5% additions.
Novel emulsification effects can be achieved,
BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV can be added at
giving light feel and lower viscosities. In some
any convenient suitable stage during the
water-in-oil systems a reduction of surfactant may
manufacturing cycle. BENTONE GEL additive is a
be achievable by the use of BENTONE GEL
very high viscosity, shear-thinning product. To
additive.
ensure good homogeneous mixing is achieved,
care must be taken to overcome the large viscosity
Higher levels of BENTONE GEL will have a
differential existing between the BENTONE GEL
greater viscosity influence and thermostable
and the other lower viscosity components. Choice
viscosity in single phase systems may be achieved
of mixing equipment and the configuration within
by 10-25% additions.
the mixing vessels are critical factors in developing
the optimum performance of the BENTONE GEL
additives. The use of medium- to high-shear COMPATIBILITY
mixing equipment is recommended. BENTONE GEL additives can contribute greatly to
a formulation’s stability by improving the
Batch Processing compatibility of other ingredients. Care should be
taken to determine the compatibility of the
Single Phase Systems BENTONE GEL additive with the oils, actives or
Always add the BENTONE GEL, under shear, to a surfactant ingredients within a formulation. The
portion of the organic component or solvent with wide range of grades available allows selection of
which it is most compatible. Mix until the optimal carrier and organoclay for each
homogeneous before adding the other ingredients. system.

Multi-Phase Systems e.g. emulsions

TOXICITY
Treat as the single phase but always ensure the
Care is taken to ensure that the ingredients used
BENTONE GEL additive is thoroughly mixed in
before the emulsification stage. in BENTONE GEL additives are not known to be
injurious to health in any way and have been
toxicologically tested to ensure their safety.
Continuous Processing
The BENTONE GEL should be added to the oil However, the BENTONE GEL additives have not
phase at any convenient point that meets the been subjected to testing involving the use of
animals within the last 10 years.
above guidelines for batch processing. In multi-
manifold systems, a flowable pre-mix of the
BENTONE GEL with a compatible oil or solvent STORAGE TEMPERATURES
should be made in a side pot. This product contains cyclopentasiloxane. Store
away from excessive heat.
Where only lower-shear mixing equipment is
available, stir the BENTONE GEL alone and then SHELF LIFE
slowly add the most compatible component by
portions, always ensuring the mixture remains BENTONE GEL VS-5PC V HV has a minimum
homogeneous at each stage. shelf life of 2 (two) years from date of manufacture.

LEVELS OF USE SAFETY

The level of use of the BENTONE GEL will depend Before using this product, please consult our MSDS.
on the formulation. Suspension will be provided by
2.5-10.0% additions. In emulsions, thickening will
occur in the oil phase only and emulsion
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