Aristoflex® AVC

CAS#  Not Assigned

is a pre-neutralized synthetic polymer used as a gelling agent for aqueous systems and as a texturizer and thickener for oil-in-water emulsions. Because it is fast breaking on the skin, it has a unique light, fresh sensory appeal.

Key benefits:

• Good stabilization, thickening properties 
• Non-ethoxylated
• Fresh and light skin feel
• Cold-processable
• Compatible with organic solvents
• Compatible with silicones

Applications

• Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions
• Clear aqueous gels
  
• Ideal for creams, lotions, milks, gels

INCI: Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

California Prop 65 Statement: The following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product may contain Diethanolamine (<10ppm), TMPTA (5ppm max.), Acrylamide (<2ppm), Heavy Metals Ag, Cu, Cr, Co, Cd, Hg, Ni, Pb, As, Sb (<1ppm each, total 10 ppm max.), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

SDS & Tech Data

Aristoflex® AVC Specification Sheet

Aristoflex® AVC Technical Specifications

Aristoflex® AVC Technical Tips for Formulating

Aristoflex® AVC SDS

Formulation Guide

• Aristoflex® AVC is sensitive to electrolytes and is not suitable for use in certain surfactant systems (such as cleansing products) which may contain high levels of salts.
• Hydrolyzed proteins typically contain salts and their use with Aristoflex® AVC may result in loss of viscosity.
• Use in products intended to have a pH lower than pH 4.0 may lead to acidic cleavage of the polymer on prolonged storage resulting in viscosity loss.
• As Aristoflex® AVC is an ammonium salt, pH higher than 9.0 will release ammonia

Please see Technical Tips for Formulating with Aristoflex® AVC (click on SDS & Tech Data tab above) for more information on working with Aristoflex® AVC.

Typical usage levels: 0.5 - 2.0%
Appearance: White powder
Manufacturer: Clariant Corporation
pH as supplied: 4 - 6 in a 1% solution
Viscosity: 48000 - 65000 in a 1% solution
Stability: Stable between pH 4 - pH 9
HLB: Not applicable

Try these formulations using this ingredient:

Collagen Care Serum with Vitaplex™

Hydrating Resveratrol & Niacinamide Facial Moisturizer

Silky Hydrating Lotion with Babassu

Hydrating & Conditioning Gel Serum