Texique® HG15
Texique® HG15 is a new high-performance thickener for the personal care market. It is produced from 64% naturally derived ingredients, none of which are animal-based, making it suitable for both vegetarian and vegan users. Texique® HG15 is also ethylene oxide and preservative free, making it a safe and natural alternative in the personal care industry.
This hybrid gum additive is multifunctional and provides thickening, stabilising, emulsifying and texturising properties. Texique® HG15 can be used in a wide range of formulations from skin creams, lotions, and sprays, to sun protection and makeup bases.
Texique® HG15 is available in 25Kg kegs, drums and IBCs your local representative will be able to advise you of availability. Texique® HG15 should be stored between 5 and 30°C in the original, unopened container in a dry, well-ventilated place. Ensure the product is kept out of freezing temperatures and direct sunlight. When correctly stored, the shelf life of the product is 12 months.
Key benefits:
- Instant thickening
- Pre-neutralised and ready to use
- Cold processable
- Preservative free
- Typical properties
- Applications
- Resources
- Formulations
- Regional availability and certification
Typical properties
INCI name
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, C13-15 alkane, cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) gum, cocoglucoside.
Function
Rheology modifier
- Appearance – Beige liquid
- Specific gravity at 25°C– 1.15
- Inverse emulsion viscosity (Brookfield RVT, Spindle 3, 20 rpm at 25°C) – 5000 cPs
- Thickened Deionised water* – 90,000 cPs
- Polymer charge – Anionic
*Deionised water thickened with 3% of Texique HG15 as supplied. Brookfield RVT, Spindle 6, 5 rpm at 25°C.
