Novethix™ L-10 polymer

Cleansing Hair-Care
China Compliant -Formerly CFDA Halal

High performance thickener for difficult-to-thicken mild formulations

Novethix™ L-10 polymer is a highly efficient, hydrophobically-modified alkali-swellable emulsion polymer designed for structuring most cleansing formulations containing anionic, nonionic, and zwitterionic surfactants. Novethix™ L-10 polymer works synergistically with electrolytes and is an easy-to-use, cold-processable liquid. 

Function: <a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Emulsifier'>Emulsifier</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Rheology Modifier'>Rheology Modifier</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Thickener'>Thickener</a>

INCI Name: Acrylates/Beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer

Recommended Use level: Recommended use level is 1 - 7 wt% as supplied.

  • Cold-processable, requires no heat and short mixing time
  • Easy-to-use liquid form
  • Excellent thickener and provides enhanced clarity for low surfactant level formulations
  • High oil-loaded body wash emulsions
  • Low surfactant clear or pearlized bath gels, body washes and shampoos
  • Mild, sulfate/amide-free shower gels, shampoos and facial cleansers
  • Smooth, honey-like flow rheology
  • Synergistic thickening with salt