Solamaze™ Natural Polymer

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Solamaze™ Natural Polymer is a bio-based, biodegradable film-forming polymer designed for use in high-SPF emulsion sunscreens. It offers superior water resistance and aesthetic enhancement, delivering performance comparable to leading synthetic polymers while minimizing environmental impact. Solamaze™ is compatible with a range of skin and sun care applications, including moisturizers, sunscreens, lotions, and creams. It is easy to disperse, hot and cold processable, and supports ease of formulation. The product is biodegradable, bio-based, and natural, with INCI names caprylic/capric triglyceride and diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate.

INCI Name: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate

Functions: Film Former

Benefit Claims: Aesthetic Enhancement, Cold Processable, Compatibility, Ease of Formulation, Easy Dispersability, Film Forming, Hot Processable, Light Feel, Water Repellency

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Biodegradable, Natural

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride,
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Manufactured By
Nouryon
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Film Former
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Film Formers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Aesthetic Enhancement,
Cold Processable,
Compatibility,
Ease of Formulation,
Easy Dispersability,
Film Forming,
Hot Processable,
Light Feel,
Water Repellency
Labeling Claims
Bio-based,
Biodegradable,
Natural
Key Features
FeaturesBenefits
Film formation

Proven water resistance and SPF retention at low use levels

Aesthetics

Lightweight feel during and after application

Liquid polymer supplied as 60% active

Easy to incorporate into emulsion sunscreen formulations

Globally accepted INCI name

Useful in a wide range of systems and suitable for use in all regions

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Color Cosmetics,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format
Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Stick
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Face Cream,
Hand Cream,
Hand Lotion,
Moisturizers,
Skin Lotion
Sun Care Applications
Sunscreen Cream,
Sunscreen Stick
Use Level
1 - 5 %(Creams and lotions), 1 - 10 %(Color cosmetics), 2 - 5 %(Tinted sunscreens), 1 - 5 %(Anhydrous sunscreen sticks), 2 - 3 % (SPF daily wear moisturizer), 2 - 5 % (Sun protection), 1 - 5 % (Anhydrous sunscreen sticks), 2 - 5 % (Tinted sunscreens), 1-10 % (Color cosmetics), 1 - 5 % (Creams and lotions)
Product Application
  • Traditional organic sunscreens up to SPF50+.
  • Fully mineral sunscreen formulations.
  • Anhydrous sunscreen sticks.
  • Daily wear moisturizer with SPF.
  • Color cosmetics.
  • Face, body, hand and foot creams and lotions
Formulation Guidelines

Supplied as a 60% liquid solution, Solamaze™ Natural Polymer is easily dispersed in the oil phase of oil-in-water emulsions and is easy to work with in lab and large-scale manufacturing settings. It requires no heat or neutralization and can be used in either hot or cold emulsification processes. The material can be used at typical sunscreen formulation pH ranging from 4 to 8. Solamaze™ Natural Polymer has an estimated HLB of 4-5 and it is possible that the polymer can interact with the HLB-based emulsification system and should be taken into consideration for calculations.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Application pH Range4 - 8--
Biodegradability

The biodegradability of Solamaze™ Natural Polymer was assessed using the OECD 301D ready biodegradation screening test. The pass-level of this test allowing a ready biodegradation classification is set at 60% and must be reached within the 28-day test period. River water was used as inoculum to assess the biodegradation potential. Solamaze™ Natural Polymer is classified readily biodegradable after passing the OECD 301D test at day 28.

Product Compatibility

Sunscreen actives - Solamaze™ Natural Polymer performs well in the typical sunscreen formulations and has excellent compatibility with commonly used sunscreen actives, including Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octisalate), Homosalate, Octocrylene, Avobenzone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (Octinoxate), Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone), Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide.

Other - Solamaze™ Natural Polymer is compatible with a wide range of commonly used biodegradable rheology modifiers and emulsion stabilizers such as Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate (Structure® XL starch), Dehydroxanthan Gum (AmazeTM XT polymer) and Modified Potato Starch (Structure SolanaceTM starch), as well as synthetic ingredients such as Carbomer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, and other frequently used thickeners and polymeric emulsifiers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage and Shelf Life Information

Store at less than 45°C. Mix before use. Good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when working with this polymer. This product has a 12-month shelf life.