INCI Name: BENTONITE

Chemical Name：Montmorillonite. Bentonite Powder. Polargel HV. Polargel NF. MONTMORILLONIS SILICEA. Wilkinite. Soap Clay. Mineral Soap Taylorite

Cosmetic Raw Materials Submission Code: 005048-00357-3909(Polargel® NF)

                                                                           005048-00357-9255(Polargel® HV)

CAS No.: 1302-78-9

EINECS No.: 215-108-5

Molecular Formula: AL2O3.4(SIO2).H2O

Molecular Weight: 360.31

Description: Versatile rheology modifier that is white-washed in appearance, Polargel® is a selectively mined and specially processed smectite clay enhancing a broad range of formulations.

Polargel® is an inorganic rheology modifier that provides excellent suspension, binding and stabilizer with fine body that improves formula aesthetics by:

Absorbing extra moisture to keep products from being watery

Thickening creams for a luxurious texture

Preventing powders from becoming cakey

Increasing makeup coverage

Common Applications

Specially processed to control purity and performance, Polargel® is available in two products to cover a wide-range of personal care, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.

Polargel® NF - acne treatments, AHA and BHA creams, treatment shampoos, burn and bite creams, creams, lotions, eye makeup, liquid makeup, sunscreens

Polargel® HV - acne treatments, antacid suspensions, roll-on antiperspirants and deodorants, creams, lotions

The Science Behind Polargel®

A naturally-derived rheology modifier, Polargel® delays settling and imparts body in water-based formulations. This purified smectite clay is:

Selectively mined

High yielding

Insoluble in water and alcohol

Supplied as a white microfine powder

Polargel® HV has a higher viscosity grade for formulations that require a higher level of resistance to shear.

Package: 4-ply poly-lined package in boxes, moisture resistant, 50 pound net (22.68kg).

Storage: Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestation.

Retest date: 3 years.

Made in USA