The sensory demonstration kit features some of the numerous Lubrizol cosmetic and pharmaceutical grade materials that have a long history of use in drug products, many of which are listed on the FDA’s Inactive Ingredient Database (IID), and play a crucial role in optimizing the sensory profile of topical formulations, as well as enhancing the performance.

Utilizing unique combinations of our Carbopol® polymer rheology modifiers and Lubrizol emollients, guided by a matrix known as SensiMap™, a formulator can tailor sensory properties and enhance the patient experience. Our naturally-derived emulsifiers also play a key role in providing structure and stabilization to formulations, in addition to our humectants that moisturize and reduce the tack of glycerin. For more information, samples, quotations or further technical assistance, contact your Lubrizol representative.

Carbopol^® Polymers

Impact on Sensory Properties

Light

Fresh Watery Feel and Quick Break

Heavy

Creamy Aesthetics with long Playtime

Carbopol^® Ultrez 10 NF polymer

Easy-to-use (self-wetting)

High viscosity

High suspension with short flow properties

High clarity

Light, refreshing sensory experience

Carbopol^® ETD 2020 NF polymer

Easy-to-use (fast-dispersing)

Low to medium viscosity

High suspension with long flow properties

Electrolyte tolerance, low pH applications

Rich, creamy sensory

Lubrizol Emollients

Tailor Texture, Feel, and Absorbency While Softening Skin

Light Non-greasy with fast absorbency	Medium Increased playtime	Heavy Rich and luxurious	Lanolin Derivatives
Schercemol™ LL ester* Lauryl Lacate	Schercemol™ 318 ester Isopropyl Isostearate	Glucam™ P-20 distearate emollient PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether Distearate	Solulan™ 75 (Solulan L-575) lanolin derivative PEG-75 Lanolin
Schercemol™ DIA ester*	Schercemol™ OHS ester Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate		Vilvanolin™ L-101 lanolin derivative Mineral Oil (and) Lanolin Alcohol
	Schercemol™ OLO ester Oleyl Oleate
	Schercemol™ 1688 ester Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate

*Penetration enhancing properties supported by literature

Lubrizol Emulsifiers

Providing Structure & Stabilization to Topicals, Naturally Derived

Glucate™ SS W/O emulsifier

Glucate™ SSE-20 O/W

Promulgen™ D nonionic emulsifier

Promulgen™ G nonionic emulsifier

When used in combination, enables emulsions with liquid crystal structures which can enhance penetration of actives

Impart robustness, formulation flexibility, and better moisturizing properties

Complementary benefits

Oil-in-water emulsifiers

Excellent pH stability

Lubrizol Humectants

Moisturizing Agents that Reduce the Tack of Glycerin

Glucam™ E-10 humectant Methyl Gluceth-10	Glucam™ E-20 humectant Methyl Gluceth-20
Excellent humectancy iwth light emolliency Naturally derived Smooth, silky feel Low irritation potential

Sensory Demonstration Kit Formulas