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CELLOSIZE™ QP-52000H PCG
CELLOSIZE™ QP-52000H PCG is a nonionic hydroxyethyl cellulose–based powder thickener recommended for formulating medium-viscosity personal care products. It has a viscosity range of 2,400 to 3,000 mPa·s and allows for high-clarity water-based solutions.
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- Manufacturer: Dow
- Product Line: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Product: CELLOSIZE™ Hydroxyethylcellulose PCG
- Industries: Personal Care
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Overview
INCI: Acrylates Copolymer
CELLOSIZE™ QP-52000H PCG is a high–molecular weight natural hydroxyethyl cellulose rheology modifier designed by Dow to thicken water-based systems through polymer chain entanglement. It creates pleasing textures and sensory experiences for shampoos, body washes, conditioners, lotions, creams, and other medium-viscosity personal care formulations. Compatible with a wide range of conditions, CELLOSIZE™ QP-52000H PCG provides excellent stability and tolerance with various pHs, surfactants, gums, resins, and inorganic salts, producing reliable, consistent results.
Specifications
Viscosity, mPa·s @ 1% LV#3/30 rpm: 2,400–3,000
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, 840µm): 98
Primary Chemistry: Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC)
Features & Benefits
- Nonionic HEC 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 Medium-viscosity lotions Skin cleansers Hair relaxers Color cosmetics
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