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

Produced using a disruptive innovation patented by SEPPIC, SEPIMAX ZEN™ is a next-generation thickening, stabilizing and texturizing powder polymer. It has a MAXimal resistance to electrolytes and can be used to formulate with greater creativity and peace of mind.

SEPIMAX ZEN™ is the perfect polymer for building the “chassis” of formulations and addressing the challenge of stress-inducing and difficult active ingredients. It forms transparent gels with a velvety, rich and elegant feel. It is versatile and can be used in both skin care and hygiene products.

Characteristics

INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

Properties

• Ready-to-use: pre-neutralized powder
• Cold or hot process
• pH range: 2-8
• Multifunctional: thickening, stablizing and texturizing
• Extreme resistance to electrolytes up to 10% salt
• “Chassis” behavior in the presence of electrolytes (without viscosity drop)
• Forms clear aqueous gels
• Excellent particle suspension power
• Sprayable fluid to thick textures
• Synergetic effect with SOLAGUM™ TARA
• Compatible with ethanol and other solvents, surfactants, AHAs, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, sun filters and sunscreens, pigments, etc.
• Excellent vaginal tolerance

 
Consumer benefits

• Clear aqueous gel
• Rich, elegant skin feel with a velvet finish
• Produces finer and softer foams in a hygiene product

Applications

• Face & body care
• Sun care
• Hair care
• Make-up
• Hygiene (shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, intimate hygiene, hydro-alcoholic gel…)

Specific Regulations

• Approved in China (listed in IECIC 2021).
• Non-microplastic polymer* 

_{*according to Background Document to the Opinion on the Annex XV report proposing restrictions on intentionally added microplastics (10 December 2020)}

• Inherently ultimate biodegradable.