Byk Chemie is a world leading provider in the additives sector. These include rheology additives, nanotechnology-based additives, surface additives and wetting and dispersing additives. They also have product lines that include wax and process additives, UV absorbers, viscosity depressants, defoamers and air release agents. Products used for the cosmetic industry include Tixogel®, Rheocin® and Laponite®.
LAPONITE® D is a synthetic layered magnesium silicate that is insoluble in water but hydrates and swells to give clear and colorless colloidal dispersions in water or aqueous solutions of alcohols. It is usually used with other thickeners to impart a high...view more
LAPONITE® D is a synthetic layered magnesium silicate that is insoluble in water but hydrates and swells to give clear and colorless colloidal dispersions in water or aqueous solutions of alcohols. It is usually used with other thickeners to impart a highly shear sensitive structure and gel-like texture to both conventional and specialty toothpastes. view less
RHEOCIN® is a hydrogenated castor oil derivative designed for rheological control in cosmetic and personal care systems as a thixotrope and gellant for oil phases. It provides excellent thickening, package stability and pigment suspension. It may be used ...view more
RHEOCIN® is a hydrogenated castor oil derivative designed for rheological control in cosmetic and personal care systems as a thixotrope and gellant for oil phases. It provides excellent thickening, package stability and pigment suspension. It may be used in low polarity organic fluid systems and in the oil phase of an emulsion to promote emulsion stability. This product is a skin conditioning agent and occlusive. view less
TIXOGEL® MP 250 is an organoclay thixotrope designed for use in cosmetic and personal care systems to develop thixotropic rheological control. It is designed as a highly efficient easy-to-disperse and self-activating gellant for medium to high polarity or...view more
TIXOGEL® MP 250 is an organoclay thixotrope designed for use in cosmetic and personal care systems to develop thixotropic rheological control. It is designed as a highly efficient easy-to-disperse and self-activating gellant for medium to high polarity organic fluids. This product can be used to formulate skin cleansers, lip products, sun skin-care products, creams and lotions, and make-up. view less
TIXOGEL® MPZ is an organoclay thixotrope designed for use in cosmetic and personal care systems to develop thixotropic rheological control. It is designed to impart a high degree of gelling efficiency over a wide range of medium to high polarity fluids. T...view more
TIXOGEL® MPZ is an organoclay thixotrope designed for use in cosmetic and personal care systems to develop thixotropic rheological control. It is designed to impart a high degree of gelling efficiency over a wide range of medium to high polarity fluids. This product can be used to formulate skin cleansers, lip products, sun skin-care products, creams and lotions, make-up, and nail lacquers. view less
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