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- Sensient
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).