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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Product: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Industries: Personal Care
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CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H PCG
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H PCG is a personal care and color cosmetic rheology modifier. It is a medium–molecular weight natural hydroxyethyl cellulose. CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H PCG has a viscosity range of 4,800 to 6,000 mPa·s and is recommended for creating low-viscosity lotions and creams.
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Specifications
Viscosity, mPa·s @ 1% LV#4/30 rpm: 4,800–6,000
Bio-based carbon weight, %: 60
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Refractive index (20°C): 1.336
Bulk density, g/cm³: 0.3–0.6
Particle size distribution, % (US #20 mesh, 840 µm): 98
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Product: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Industries: Personal Care
- Authorized Countries: Austria | Benelux | Canada | France | Germany | Italy | Mexico | Spain | Switzerland | United Kingdom | United States
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Overview
INCI: Acrylates Copolymer
CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H PCG is a highly efficient hydroxyethyl cellulose polymer powder recommended for use as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, dispersant, and film former. Suitable for use in personal care formulations, this rheology modifier forms low-viscosity systems through polymer chain entanglement and is compatible with various conditions, including wide pH ranges, surfactants, inorganic salts, gums, and resins. CELLOSIZE™ QP-4400H PCG can be rapidly dispersed in cold water before hydration, providing consistent, reproducible results without the risk of forming gel or lumps.
Specifications
Viscosity, mPa·s @ 1% LV#4/30 rpm: 4,800–6,000
Bio-based carbon weight, %: 60
Appearance: White to off-white powder
Refractive index (20°C): 1.336
Bulk density, g/cm³: 0.3–0.6
Particle size distribution, % (US #20 mesh, 840 µm): 98
Primary Chemistry:
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
Features & Benefits
- Nonionic HEC powder thickener
- Bio-based and biodegradable
- High degree of water solution clarity
- Water-soluble
- Improves emulsion stability
- Enhances sensory experience of formulas
- Rapidly dispersible in cold water
- Compatible over a wide pH range
- Delivers pseudoplastic rheology
- Nonirritating to skin and eyes
- Foam stability
- Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
- Excellent salt/electrolyte tolerance
- Non-GMO
- Wood PECF certified
Problems Solved
Poor foam stability of shampoo or other personal care products
Poor thickening in versatile pH conditions
Poor water solution clarity
Irritation of eyes or skin
Applications
Water-based formulations
Shampoos
Leave-on and rinse-off conditioners
Body washes
Hair colorants
Creams
Low-viscosity lotions
Skin cleansers
Hair relaxers
Color cosmetics
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