ACULYN™ 88 RHEOLOGY MODIFIER
INCI: Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Overview
ACULYNTM 88 Rheology Modifier is an anionic hydrophobically modified alkali-soluble acrylic polymer emulsion (HASE) that is lightly crosslinked with unusually high aqueous thickening and stabilizing efficiency. This thickener is a liquid, cold-processable product that instantaneously thickens upon neutralization providing ease of handling and increased manufacturing efficiency. ACULYN 88 is offered at 29% solids and is compatible with high levels of surfactants. The polymer has a well-established toxicological profile and is safe in normal use. This product is bioeliminable, and is expected to degrade only slowly in the environment
- Ease of Formulating
- Enables Cold Processing
- Film Former
- Improves emulsion stability
- Rheology Modifier
- Viscosity builder
Formulation snapshot
Typical phase
Oil phase
Most emulsifying waxes are processed with the heated oil phase; some gums hydrate in water.
Functional role
Emulsifier — binds oil and water into a stable cream or lotion.
Pairs well with
- A co-emulsifier for stability
- Oil-phase emollients
- A rheology modifier
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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