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  • Oil Thickener

    Posted by Anonymous on August 30, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I am looking for a material that can thicken an oil system. The formulation I am working on is anhydrous and the end product needs to be clear. I work in natural cosmetics so finding the right material that works within my company’s IL perimeters is challenging.

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  • ngarayeva001

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    August 30, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    @RhondaHaupt if you are trying to create clear oil-gel you can try material called Sucragel. It is “natural” (sugar and glycerine) and will keep the product clear. 25% of sucragel and 75% of oil will give you clear oily gel.

  • Max

    Member
    August 31, 2018 at 5:29 am

    hello I had some success with xanthan gum, you can get a very clean gum that gives you a clear gel :) around 0.5/0.6%

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