Rheology

Rheology Modification, Thickening and Texture

Give your customers a great first sensory experience. As rheology experts, we can help you choose from our broad range of acrylic, cellulosic, and  polyurethane-based rheology modifiers.  Enhance texture, provide suspension, adjust flow properties, stabilize and thicken formulations in a variety of sun, skin and hair care products. 

Choose your technology:

Acrylic (anionic) Rheology Modifiers

ACULYN™ 22 Rheology Modifier

Efficient thickener to build viscosity that is compatible with difficult to thicken surfactants systems such as sulfate free formulations. Particularly suitable for amide-containing systems at low pH.

ACULYN™ 28 Rheology Modifier

Our most efficient thickener for viscosity building, offers widest pH compatibility and excellent clarity. Recommended for hair styling products to provide a refreshing, watery feel, and for shampoos and cleansing products.

ACULYN™ 38 Rheology Modifier

Excellent suspending agent for thin formulations and thickener for formulations containing polar solvents and peroxide.  Recommended for anti-dandruff and 2-in-1 shampoos, shower gels, and sun care formulations containing inorganic UV filters.

ACULYN™ 88 Rheology Modifier

Excellent suspending agent for thick pouring rinse-off products such as body washes.  For hair styling products, it contributes additional humidity resistance and hold and provides excellent feel. 

Cellulosic (non-ionic) Rheology Modifiers

CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

CELLOSIZE PCG-10 and QP series polymers are rapidly dispersible in cold water.  These thickeners are compatible over a wide pH range delivering pseudo-plastic rheology to end-products.  High viscosity grades such as CELLOSIZE PCG-10 are suitable for hair conditioners whereas mid-range viscosity CELLOSIZE QP series are recommended for shampoos.

METHOCEL™ Cellulose Ethers

METHOCEL products enhance the lather properties of a variety of cleansing products by delivering dense, creamy foams thanks to their surface activity combined with their interfacial gelation properties. Recommended for cleansing products where a luxurious foam is desired, and for mild products with low surfactant content.

Polyurethane (non-ionic) Rheology Modifiers

ACULYN™ 44 Rheology Modifier

Compatible with a wide range of pH and cationic ingredients to deliver a rich, creamy texture to formulations.  Recommended to stabilize sunscreen emulsions, and add texture to specific styling products such as gums, masks or waxes.

ACULYN™ 46 Rheology Modifier

Compatible with a wide pH range and cationic ingredients.  Recommended for conditioners and hair treatment products.