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ACULYN™ 38 RHEOLOGY MODIFIER

INCI: Acrylates / Vinyl Neodecanoate Crosspolymer

Overview

ACULYN 38 is an alkali-swellable anionic acrylic polymer emulsion (ASE) that is lightly crosslinked to impart a short pseudoplastic flow. It is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency. This thickener is offered at 28% solids and has been developed for use as a rheology modifier and suspending agent for personal care surfactant formulations. It is effective in a range of personal care surfactants and is useful at pH 3-11, depending on formulation. It is stable in the presence of sodium chloride and two common conditioning agents, Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium- 10 as well as, polar solvents and zinc pyrithione. The polymer has a well-established toxicological profile and is safe in normal use.

Formulation benefits
  • Broad pH Stability
  • Compatible with Many Organic Ingredients
  • Ease of Formulating
  • Enables Cold Processing
  • Viscosity builder
Applications
Antidandruff ShampooConditioning ShampooShampooBody WashShower GelsSunscreen

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Oil phase

Most emulsifying waxes are processed with the heated oil phase; some gums hydrate in water.

Functional role

Rheology modifier — builds viscosity and stabilizes texture.

Pairs well with

  • Complementary ingredients from the same phase

Handling watch-outs

  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
Dow
CAS
7732-18-5

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