COVACRYL®

The Covacryl® range of water-soluble polymers from Sensient Technologies offers the formulator a wide selection of film-formers, rheology modifiers, and texturising agents which can be used in numerous product applications.

Covarcryl® ingredients recommended for creating textures and modifying rheology:

Covacryl® MV60 

• Matte gels
• No film
• Light texture
• Non-tacky/sticky
• Fast drying
• Dry powdery skin feel

Covacryl® SP

• Clear gels
• Thin film
• High viscosity
• Quick-break
• Non-tacky/sticky
• Fresh pleasant skin feel

Covacryl® RH

• Clear gels
• Thin film
• No neutralization necessary
• Stabilizes o/w emulsions

Covacryl® AC

• Clear stingy gels
• Thick film
• Volumizing/elongating effect.     

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Covacryl® ingredients can also be used to form water-resistant and flexible films once dried, making them ideal for formulating "long-wear" make-up, suncare, and numerous other applications for skin, hair and nails. Their properties differ and so selection of the appropriate grade will depend on the formulation and the desired performance. 

Covarcryl® ingredients for water resistance and film-forming:

Covacryl® E14 WP 

• Long-lasting film
• Fixes powders/pigments
• High water resistance
• Smooth non-sticky feel
• Tightening effect

Covacryl® A15 WP

• Transfer resistance for long wear
• Shine enhancer (w/o lipgloss, eyeliner, mascara)
• Resistant to humidity

Covacryl® P12

• Flexible film
• Emulsifier properties
• Aids pigment dispersion
• Non-transfer properties

Covacryl® MS11 WP 

• Excellent water resistance.
• Fixes powders/pigments.
• Resistant to oils/sebum
• Resistant to shear/transfer.

Covacryl® MT10 

• Excellent water-resistance.
• Resistant to oils/sebum.
• Resistant to shear/transfer.
• Long-lasting flexibility
• Good hold retention (hair care).