FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FLOCARE™ SK
FLOCARE™ SK range of products are crosslinked polymers in powder form used
to provide thickening, texturizing and stabilization properties for skin care and
facial cleansing formulations.
Multi-functional • Multi-fonctional• • Fast viscosity build
Pre-neutralized polymer •
Pre-neutralized polymer • • Clear formulation
Easy to disperse •
Easy to disperse • • Suspension power
Cold processable •
Cold processable • • Extra soft skin feel
Self-emulsifier •
Self-emulsifier • • Non sticky afterfeel
SKIN CARE & FACIAL CLEANSING
FLOCARE™ SK 403 FLOCARE™ SK 425
INCI Name INCI Name
Ammonium Ammonium
Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Polyacryloyldimethyltaurate
Benefits Benefits
• Clear formulations • Crystal clear
• Good thickener and texturizer • Medium viscosity
• Viscosity booster • Extreme resistance to electrolytes
• Emulsion stabilization • Foam stabilization
• Excellent sensory properties • Excellent sensory properties
Applications Applications
• O/W emulsions (milk, lotion) • Clear aqueous gels
• Emulsifier free cream gels • Formulation with high actives content
• Clear aqueous gels • Hydroalcoholic gels
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
PROPERTIES FLOCARE™ SK 403 FLOCARE™ SK 425
Appearance White powder White powder
Powder shelf life 24 months 24 months
Total solid content (%) 92-100 92-100
1% Brookfield viscosity (20rpm, cP) 48000-65000 6000-14000
1% solution pH 4-6 4-6
1% clarity gel (%) at 420 nm >90 >90
Recommended dosage (%) 0.3-2 1-3
Resistance to electrolytes No Yes
Packaging Regulatory
No animal testing China approved
1 pallet = 350 kg of 10 kg bag 100% Vegan FDA compliant
20’ container = 20 pallets, i.e. 7 tonnes Halal - Kosher REACH compliant
EFFCI – GMP
CLEAR FORMULATIONS
FLOCARE™ SK 403 is the best solution for both transparency and high viscosity at low concentration.
80000 105
Brookfield Viscosity, 20 rpm (cP)
70000 100
Transmittance, 420 nm (%)
60000 95
50000 90
85
40000
80
30000
75
20000
70
10000
65
0
0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3 60
0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3
Polymer Concentration (%)
Polymer Concentration (%)
FLOCARETM SK 403 FLOCARETM SK 425
FLOCARETM SK 403 FLOCARETM SK 425
PERFORMANCES WITH ELECTROLYTES
18 000
Brookfield Viscosity @20 rpm (cP)
16 000
14 000
FLOCARE™ SK 425 is the ideal technical
12 000 solution when clarity is required as well as
10 000 stability with electrolytes.
8 000
To maximize clarity and resistance to
6 000
electolytes, the recommended dosage of
4 000
2 000
FLOCARE™ SK 425 is 2.5%.
0
Control 5% AHA 3% lactic 5% sodium Hydrintense
acid PCA (sea water)
Performances in aqueous gels with 2.5% of FLOCARE™ SK 425
and specific active ingredients
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FORMULATION EXAMPLE WITH FLOCARE™ SK 425
Crystal clear & high electrolytes resistance
SK 012: Precious gelée
Commercial Name INCI Name Function %
Badoit water Aqua Solvent 91.91
Vari Hyal LM 1 Sodium hyaluronate Active 0.05
Rheology
FLOCARE™ SK 425 2 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate 2.50
modifier
Butylene Glycol Butylene Glycol Humectant 1.00
Moisturizing
Ajidew NL-50 3 Sodium PCA 2.00
agent
Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol,
Lincoserve WpH-LO 4 Preservative 0.80
Ethylhexylglycerin
Blue color (0.1% solution) Aqua, C.I. 42090 Color 0.07
PPG-26 Bluteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor
Solubilizant LRI 5 Solubilizer 0.40
Oil, Water
Aqua Azur 6 Parfum Fragrance 0.07
Sea Water, Propanediol, Porphyridium Cruentum
Hydrintense 7 Active 1.20
Extract
Suppliers: 1 Variati, 2 SNF, 3 Ajinomoto, 4 Lincoln Manufacturing, 5 Sensient Beauty, 6 Firmenich, 7 Givaudan
Properties*
• Appearance: crystal clear gel
• pH: 5.5 – 5.8
• Viscosity** (cP): 9600 – 12000
• Stability: Passed 3 months @ 40°C
and 1 month @ 50°C
* Measured after 24 hours
** Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, spindle 5 Flash this QR-Code to
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Sensory profile
Pick-up
Softness after
Consistancy
application
The presence of FLOCARE™ SK 425
in the precious gelée provides:
• A better pick-up and consistency
Residual Spreadability
stickiness • More cushion
• A non-tacky and ultra-soft afterfeel
Cushion Absorption
SNF Formula Finished product
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FORMULATION EXAMPLE WITH FLOCARE™ SK 425
Clear formulation & foam stabilizer
SG 004: Bright boosting facial cleanser
Commercial Name INCI Name Function %
Deionized water Aqua Solvent 78.50
Aqua, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract,
Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus
AHA fruit acids Active 2.00
Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon
Fruit Extract, AcerSaccharum Extract
Rheology
FLOCARE™ SK 425 1 Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate 2.00
modifier
Food color Ponceau 4R
Aqua, C.I. 16255 Color 0.15
(0.1% solution)
Amphotensid B4/CONC-I Amphoteric
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 8.90
(45% solution) 2 surfactant
Amphoteric
Miranol Ultra C32 3 Sodium Cocoamphoacetate 3.15
surfactant
Palmera G995E 4 Glycerin Humectant 3.00
Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol,
Lincoserve WpH-LO 5 Preservative 0.80
Ethylhexylglycerin
PPG-26 Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hrydogenated
Solubilisant LRI 6 Solubilizer 1.00
Castor Oil, Water
Pamplemousse Rose Parfum Fragrance 0.50
Sodium Hydroxide
Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide pH Adjuster qs pH 4.5
(10% solution)
Suppliers: 1 SNF, 2 Zschimmer & Schwarz, 3 Verdant, 4 CQ Masso, 5 Lincoln Manufacturing, 6 Sensient Beauty
Properties*
• Appearance: clear gel
• pH: 4.3 – 4.7
• Viscosity** (cP): 4500 - 5500
• Stability: Passed 3 months @ 40°C
and 1 month @ 50°C
* Measured after 24 hours
** Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, spindle 4
with
FLOCARE™ SK 425
FLOCARE™ SK 425 enables the
surfactant concentration to reach
up to 5% in cleansing formulations
and stabilises the foam. without
FLOCARE™ SK 425
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FORMULATION EXAMPLE WITH FLOCARE™ SK 403
Viscosity booster
SK 032: Moisturizing cream
Commercial Name INCI Name Function %
Deionized water Aqua Solvent Qsp 100
Glycerin Glycerin Humectant 2.00
Sodium acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Rheology
FLOCARETM ET 30 1 2.00
Taurate copolymer, mineral oil, trideceth-6 modifier
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/ VP Rheology
FLOCARETM SK 403 1 0.30
Copolymer modifier
Dub L1215 2 C12-15 Alkyl Lactate Emollient 3.00
Natura-Tec Abysoft 3 Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters Emollient 2.00
Massocare MCT MB 3 Caprylic/ Capric Triglycéride Emollient 2.00
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus Amygdalus dulcis oil Emollient 2.00
refined 3
Tocobiol C 3 Tocopherol (mixed), Beta-Sitosterol, Squalane Antioxidant 0.05
Linatural Ultra-3 4 Phenethyl alcohol, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol Preservative 1.80
Suppliers: 1 SNF, 2 Stéarinerie Dubois, 3 CQ Masso, 4 Lincoln Manufacturing
FLOCARE™ SK 403 as a viscosity booster for emulsions
Properties*
• Appearance: white cream
• pH: 5.8 – 6.0
• Viscosity** (cP): 20 000 – 25 000
• Stability: Passed 3 months @ 40°C
and 1 month @ 50°C
* Measured after 24 hours
** Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, spindle 6
30000
Brookfield Viscosity, 20 rpm (cP)
25000
+30% FLOCARE™ SK 403 increase viscosity
20000
in your emulsion while improving your
15000
sensory benefits: a pleasant daily care
10000
cream easily absorbing without leaving
5000
any sticky residues on the skin.
0
2% FLOCARE™ ET 30 2% FLOCARE™ ET 30
+ 0.3% FLOCARE™ SK 403
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FORMULATION EXAMPLE WITH FLOCARETM SK 403
Clear gel & sensory benefits
SK 027: Refreshing and cooling after sun
Commercial Name INCI Name Function %
Water Aqua Solvent Qsp 100
Chelating
Dissolvine NA2 Disodium EDTA 0.05
agent
Glycerin Glycerin Humectant 2.00
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/ VP Rheology
FLOCARE™ SK 403 1 1.00
Copolymer modifier
Ethanol Alcohol Solvent 10.00
PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor
Solubilisant LRI 2 Solubilizer 1.00
Oil, Water
Active
Frescolat® ML 3 Menthyl lactate 0.10
ingredient
Euxyl PE9010 4 Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin Preservative 0.80
qs
NaOH (5% aqueous solution) Aqua, Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster
pH 5.5-6.0
Food Color Brillant Blue FCF
Water, CI 42090 Color qs
85% (0.1% solution)
Suppliers: 1 SNF; 2 Sensient Beauty; 3 Symrise; 4 Schülke
Properties*
• Appearance: Clear blue gel
• pH: 5.5 - 6.0
• Viscosity**: 22000 - 27000 cP
• Transmittance (420 nm): > 90%
• Stability: Passed 3 months @ RT, 40°C
and 1 month @ 50°C
*Measured after 24 hours
** Brookfield: RV06 @ 20RPM
This cooling and refreshing after sun gel with
FLOCARE™ SK 403 hydrates the skin and
leaves a non-greasy and non-sticky afterfeel.
FLOCARE™ SK RANGE
FORMULATION EXAMPLE WITH FLOCARETM SK 403
Sun protection & soft feeling
SK 033: Sunscreen SPF 50
Commercial Name INCI Name Function %
Demineralized Water Water (Aqua) Solvent Qsp 100
Glycerin Glycerin Humectant 1.00
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate/VP Rheology
Flocare™ SK 403 1 1.00
copolymer modifier
EUMULGIN CO 40 2 PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil Emulsifier 0.50
DUB 810 C 3 Coco-caprylate/caprate Emollient 5.00
Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol Preservative 0.80
Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Butyl
SUNCAT MTA 4 Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, UV Filter 18.00
Lecithin and 1,3- Butylene Glycol
Suppliers: 1 SNF; 2 BASF; 3 Stéarinerie Bubois; 4 Bionest
Properties*
• Appearance: Homogeneous milk
• pH: 5.5 – 6.5
• Viscosity** (cP): 49000 – 55 000
• Stability: Passed 1 month @ 50°C
and LumiSizer (40ºC - 3 months - 2000 g)
* Measured after 24 hours
** Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, spindle 6
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