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VERSAGEL® MC 1600 COSMETIC

INCI: Isohexadecane (and) Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer (and) Butylene/Ethylene/Styrene Copolymer

Overview

The Versagel MC products are isohexadecane (C16 isoparaffin) as the base. The gelled isohexadecane is known to have great silicone compatibility, slip and shine. As an emollient it can help create a creamy, thick formula, with rich texture and a light non-sticky feel on the skin. In formulations it provides good cleansing properties which is ideal in buffing oils, face primers and gel cleansers. Mixture containing Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., tetraisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated (≥75 - ≤90%) and Benzene, ethenyl-, polymer with 2-methyl-1,3-butadiene, hydrogenated (≤10%)

Formulation benefits
  • Shine
  • Ease of Formulating
  • Excellent emulsification
  • Light Feel
  • Reduced Stickiness
  • Silky Afterfeel
  • Smooth Feel
  • Long Lasting
  • Wash Off Resistance
Applications
MascaraPrimerBody CareBody LotionCleansersFacial CareMoisturizing CreamSun Care OilsSunscreen

Formulation snapshot

Typical phase

Oil phase

Most emulsifying waxes are processed with the heated oil phase; some gums hydrate in water.

Functional role

Emulsifier — binds oil and water into a stable cream or lotion.

Pairs well with

  • A co-emulsifier for stability
  • Oil-phase emollients
  • A rheology modifier

Handling watch-outs

  • Always validate stability and microbial safety in your finished formula.

Qualitative guidance only. We don't publish use levels — confirm dosage, pH, and compatibility against the supplier technical data sheet and your own stability testing.

Supplier
Calumet Refining, LLC
CAS
68648-89-5, 93685-80-4

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