{"product_id":"sepimax-zen-powder-polymer-thickener-gelling-agent-cosmetic-grade","title":"Sepimax ZEN Powder","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cosmetic-grade polymer thickener and gelling agent designed for use in a wide range of skincare, haircare and body-care formulations. 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The raw material itself has a specified pH of \u003cstrong\u003e3.0–5.0 when measured as a 1% aqueous solution\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold-water dispersion is recommended to help minimise agglomeration. The supplier recommends a dispersion temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e40°C or below\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe material can withstand short-term heating up to \u003cstrong\u003e60°C\u003c\/strong\u003e during formulation. Avoid prolonged heating above \u003cstrong\u003e70°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this may result in reduced performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe polymer is reported by the supplier as compatible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants, humectants, plant extracts, vitamins and most cosmetic active ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways carry out appropriate stability, compatibility and preservation testing on the finished formulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cosmetic formulation use only. This product is supplied as a \u003cstrong\u003eraw cosmetic ingredient\u003c\/strong\u003e and is not a finished cosmetic product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended use levels and processing information above are based on the technical documentation supplied for this material. 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