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Polyester-5

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Categories: Suspending/Dispersing Agent, Emulsifier

Polyester-5 at a Glance

  • A film-forming agent used in skin care, hair care, and body care formulations
  • Helps hydrophobic ingredients disperse in aqueous solutions
  • A water-dispersible polymer that contains a sulfonate group
  • Assists in controlling the viscosity of formulas

Polyester-5 Description

Polyester-5 functions as a film-forming and emulsifying agent, as well as a thickener, in skin care products. It assists in creating stable skin care textures and emulsions.

It’s known to form a clear, flexible film on skin and can aid the dispersion of different types of ingredients in a cosmetic formula. It is used up to 30% concentration, depending on formulary needs and aesthetic goals.
See: polymer
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Polyester-5 References

Prospector, Accessed June 2022, ePublication.
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