Don't Be Puzzled

Choosing the Right Elastomer

Are you puzzled by so many Gransil choices?

The following guideline helps piece together the optimum elastomer system for award winning cosmetics

Can cyclic silicone be used?
- If yes, use one of our many D5 gels for great overall feel and value
- If not, check out our new alternative line of cyclic free elastomers.
Did you know gel volatility can greatly impact "play time" & after feel
- For near instant powdery feel - use a more volatile gel.
- For more play time- use a less volatile gel
- Use a non-volatile gel for for color formulations which often cannot tolerate volatile oils, such as hot pour foundation, lipstick and press powder.
For enhanced oil control, matte appearance & soft focus attributes:
- Increased elastomer solids in a volatile gel system give the best performance
- Choose the more concentrated Gransil DMCM-5, Gransil DMID or Gransil RPS
  - Mechanism: As the solvent evaporates, free elastomer soaks up excess sebum and controls oily buildup.
Blend silky, dry microsphere powders into elastomer gels for enhanced sensorial effects
- Try Gransil PSQ, Granpowder USQ or Granpowder Nylon
- Improves soft focus optics and delivers the wow factor to finish the Gransil touch
Use elastomer powders for value and new "mousse-like" products
- Elastomer powders can be dispersed in silicones for a low cost formula
- Try Gransil EP-LS and Gransil EPSQ
  - No high shear processing equipment available?
    - Then use surface coated elastomer powders for easier dispersion in various fluids
      Gransil ECA, Gransil ECW & Gransil EAT
Matching a "hot" benchmark product?
- Use our elastomer formula bases for stability, speed and ease.
  - Achieve faster development cycles by taking advantage of our product expertise
- Optical Refinisher Series (Gransil ORB, Gransil ORB-II Gransil ORB-III), Gransil OL, Gransil WO, Gransil OW and Gransil SiW Series
- We will also customize one that meets your project requirements.
Add actives for controlled delivery with excellent aesthetics
- Many of our latest elastomer systems contain:
  - Peptides, Vitamins A, E & C, kojic acid, Phytolipids, Salicylic acid, TiO2, ZnO or your custom formulated actives!
  - See our Active Series for the latest products with clinical effects and compelling market background information.

If you need more assistance our experienced technical staff is always ready to help.