VERSAGEL® ME 500T
INCI: Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (and) Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer
Overview
Versagel technology is used in thousands of cosmetic, pharmaceutical and personal care products around the world. Our innovative patented system for thickening and gelling hydrocarbon materials offers an infinite number of customized rheological properties. Clear, colorless (does not discolor with age), hydrophobic, thermally reversible and without syneresis.
- Film Former
- Suitable for Clear Systems
- Moisturizing
- Wash Off Resistance
- Water Repellency
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
- Penreco
- CAS
- 68648-89-5
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