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  • Gransil VX-Series
  • Granthix APP Thickener/Emulsifier Aid
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  • Silicone Hydrogel Emulsions
  • Silicone Resins
  • Silicone Surfactants
  • Technol Esters
• Hair Care Products

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 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.