SEPIMAX ZEN™ (Acrylate Crosspolymer 6) ( Better than Aristoflex AVC)

SEPIMAX™ ZEN is a next-generation, pre-neutralized polymer designed for thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing a wide range of cosmetic formulations. It provides an exceptionally smooth, velvety, and elegant skin feel while offering excellent resistance to electrolytes, making it ideal for complex formulations such as transparent gels, emulsions, and cleansing products.

INCI Name: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Alternate Names: Sepimax Zen™ (Trade Name), Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Purity of the Ingredient: 99%

Country of Origin: India

Benefits and Uses

• Provides a luxurious, soft texture to formulations
• Excellent thickening and stabilizing properties
• High electrolyte tolerance, ideal for challenging actives and ingredients
• Creates crystal-clear gels and smooth emulsions
• Suitable for cold-process formulations, saving energy and time
• Ideal for serums, creams, lotions, gels, hair care, and cleansers

How It Works

• Forms a three-dimensional polymer network in water, trapping water and oil phases to increase viscosity
• Stabilizes emulsions by preventing phase separation
• Pre-neutralized, allowing for easy dispersion without pH adjustment
• Offers electrostatic resistance, maintaining stability in formulas with salts and actives

pH and Ideal Temperature Range for Best Use

• pH Range: 5.0 – 8.0
• Temperature: Can be used in cold or hot processes; ideally below 75 °C

How to Use SEPIMAX™ ZEN (DIY)

• Usage Rate: 0.2 – 3% depending on desired viscosity
• Sprinkle SEPIMAX™ ZEN slowly into the water phase under gentle stirring. Allow to hydrate fully before adding other ingredients.
• Can be used in cold-process formulations without pre-neutralization.
• Add oils, actives, and fragrances after full polymer hydration for best results.