{"product_id":"flocare-et-58","title":"Flocare ET-58 · Thickener for Cold-Process Emulsions","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,sans-serif;max-width:700px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;margin:0 0 4px;color:#111;\"\u003eFlocare ET-58\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThickener for Cold-Process Emulsions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eA polymer for making emulsions without heating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eTECHNICAL DATA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eINCI name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Acrylamide \/ Sodium Acrylate Copolymer, Mineral Oil, Trideceth-6\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  White liquid\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eNature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Non-aqueous liquid polymer dispersion\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eOdor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Slightly acrylic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eActive content\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  57.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eViscosity (direct)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  400–1400 cP · Viscosity (1 % solution, pH 6): 20,000–32,000 cP · pH (1 % solution): 5–7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eChemical name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  Acrylamide and sodium acrylate copolymer. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS: FLOCARE™ ET 58 comes in ready-to-use liquid form. The polymer swells immediately in water at room temperature and needs no neutralization.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;padding:7px 0;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#333;\"\u003eEmulsions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#555;\"\u003e  oil droplets stay suspended thanks to the polymer's high performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eFUNCTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eThickener for Cold-Process Emulsions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eAPPLICATIONS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:10px 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eCreams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eLotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#EBF3FB;color:#12395F;border:1px solid #3B7CC4;font-size:12px;padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;margin:0 6px 6px 0;\"\u003eCold-process gels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.08em;border-bottom:2px solid #1565C0;padding:8px 0 6px;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFLOCARE™ ET 58\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFLOCARE™ ET58 is a polymer developed by SNF S.A.S. specifically for cosmetic and personal care products. It is an anionic acrylic copolymer dispersed in medicinal-grade white oil. It is typically used to thicken aqueous solutions and stabilize oil-in-water emulsions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:bold;color:#1565C0;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003ePractical formulation guide\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eUsage level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guideline range: 0.2–1 % for gums and carbomers; depending on the desired viscosity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eHow to use and incorporate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gums and celluloses (xanthan, guar, hydroxyethylcellulose, alginate): premix with glycerin or a polyol to prevent lumps and disperse in water with stirring; let hydrate 20–60 minutes. Carbomers and acrylates: sprinkle over stirred water, hydrate and neutralize with triethanolamine or sodium hydroxide to pH 5.5–7 to form the gel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eFormulation tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 6px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbomers lose viscosity with electrolytes and at acidic pH; add salts, extracts and acidic actives carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo suspend particles (exfoliants, beads), a thickener with yield value is required, such as carbomer or xanthan gum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 \/ 25 \/ 45 °C\/39 \/ 77 \/ 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compatible with most humectants, water-soluble actives and preservatives. Check compatibility with surfactants and salts.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0f4ff;border-left:3px solid #1565C0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1565C0;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shelf life: 12 months · PROPERTIES · Rheological profile: FLOCARE™ ET58 solutions are pseudoplastic and non-thixotropic. The gel structure breaks down easily and returns to its initial value. Emulsifying agent: FLOCARE™ ET58 allows very stable oil-in-water emulsions regardless of oil type and HLB value. No heating is needed in production. Emulsions can be made at room temperature. Stabilizing \/ suspending agent: FLOCARE™ ET58 stabilizes:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003ePrecautions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid inhaling the powder. Powder spills with water are very slippery.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #999;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:12px 16px;font-size:12px;color:#555;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eTechnical information for formulators:\u003c\/strong\u003e This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-top:1px solid #eee;padding-top:12px;font-size:12px;color:#999;\"\u003e✉️ sales@gardenianaturals.ca  ·  COA and Safety Data Sheet available with purchase  ·  🚚 Ships across Canada and the USA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"GNL Innovation Labs","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":51038928208119,"sku":"GARDENIA NATURALS |ME|","price":32.35,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":51038928240887,"sku":"GARDENIA NATURALS |ME|","price":65.68,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":51038928273655,"sku":"GARDENIA NATURALS |ME|","price":116.28,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":51038928306423,"sku":"GARDENIA NATURALS |ME|","price":202.19,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0907\/8544\/8183\/files\/Gardenia-Botella_343207b5-17bf-4ec7-8c1c-7456629b35a3.png?v=1794503273","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenianaturals.com\/products\/flocare-et-58","provider":"GARDENIA NATURALS LABORATORIES CANADA INC. 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