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Novemer™ Polymers

Novemer™ polymers are multifunctional polymers that offer improved efficiency as emulsifiers, thickeners and stabilizers with ease of use and unique sensory properties. These inverse emulsion polymers are synthesized within an internal water phase that is pre-emulsified into a carrier oil and partially neutralized prior to polymerization.  This gives the benefit of rapid thickening and rheological modification by simply adding the material to water with agitation. 

 Product Name/INCI Name pH Range Thickening Efficiency
@ pH 5.5-6.5
Thickening Efficiency
@ pH 6.5-11
Electrolyte Resistance Sensory Profile
Novemer™ EC-1 Polymer
Acrylates/Acrylamide Copolymer (and) Mineral Oil (and) Polysorbate 85
5.5-9 + ++ Medium Creamy consistent texture, dry and soft afterfeel
Novemer™ EC-2 Polymer
Sodium Acrylates/ Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer (and) Hydrogenated Polydecene (and) Lauryl Glucoside
5.5-11 ++ +++ Medium-High Very creamy consistent texture, dry and soft afterfeel