Thickeners Selection Guide

This guide is a practical step-by-step practical resource for “Rheological Modifiers” in cosmetic formulations, discussing different classification with practical consideration for each.

Covering the important criteria for thickener’s selection & solving the most common problems.

Chapter 1: Introduction & classification of thickeners:

·      What is “viscosity”.

·      Definition of “Rheological Modifiers”.

·      Functions of thickeners.

·      Classifications of thickeners.

Chapter 2: Water-based Thickeners:

·      Carbomer.

·      Acrylate Copolymer.

·      Gums (Xanthan Gum & Guar Gum).

·      Cellulose derivatives (CMC & HEC).

Chapter 3: Oil-based Thickeners:

·      High melting glycerides, ester & fatty alcohol.

·      Waxes.

·      Microcrystalline waxes.

·      Polyamide oil gelators.

·      Fumed Silica.

Chapter 4: Surfactant-based Thickeners:

·      Salts.

·      Polymers.

·      Polar emollients/ Low HLB surfactants.

·      Non-ionic surfactants.

·      Amphoteric surfactants.

Chapter 5: Mineral-based Thickeners:

·      Organo-clays.

·      Magnesium Aluminum Silicate.

Chapter 6: Silicone-based Thickeners.

Chapter 7: Natural-based Thickeners.

Chapter 8: Suspending Agents.

Chapter 9: Film-forming Agents.

Chapter 10: Thickener’s Selection Guide.

Chapter 11: Thickener’s Troubleshooting Guide.