Subcategory of Cosmetic ingredients

Thickeners and film formers

Polymers, gums and waxes that build viscosity, stabilize formulas or form films on skin and hair.

Chemicals: 445
Suppliers: 6,130

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About thickeners and film formers

Thickeners and film formers give cosmetic products their body, stability and texture. The group covers synthetic polymers such as carbomers and acrylates crosspolymers, natural gums such as xanthan gum, guar and sclerotium gum, cellulose derivatives such as hydroxyethylcellulose, clays such as bentonite and hectorite, silicas, and waxes and fatty alcohols that build structure in emulsions and sticks. Film formers include polyquaterniums, PVP, acrylates copolymers and silicone resins used in hair styling, mascara and long-wear make-up.

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Thickener choice depends on clarity, pH, electrolyte tolerance, sensory feel and whether the product needs a yield value to suspend beads or pigments. Carbomers give clear gels but need neutralising, while natural gums suit products marketed as natural.

Ask for the INCI name, viscosity of a standard solution, pH range, residual monomers or solvents for synthetic polymers, and microbiological limits for natural gums. Microplastic restrictions in the EU now cover some synthetic polymer particles, so check whether a polymer falls within the scope of the rules for your product type.

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Changzhou Comwin Fine Chemicals Co., Ltd.

DistributorChangzhou, China

As a leading Human APIs supplier in china, ComWin offers 400+ high-purity products including Human APIs, Animal Health, and Agrochemicals.

Unclaimed profile 47 products

1 matching product

Union Petrochemical Public Company Limited

DistributorBang Phlat, Thailand

QUALITY THAT DRIVE YOUR BUSINESSOur goal is aiming your business moving forward.

Unclaimed profile 26 products

10 matching products

TRC Finechems

ManufacturerNashik, India

TRC Finechems is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fine chemicals, intermediates, and APIs.

Unclaimed profile 70 products

1 matching product

Itw Reagents Srl

DistributorMonza, Italy

We are manufacturers of laboratory reagents and chemicals for industrial use.

Unclaimed profile 5 products

1 matching product

Henan Foremost Chem Co.,Ltd

Supplier China

Henan Foremost Chem Co.,Ltd: Chemical raw materials for paints and coatings, PVC stabilizers and rubbers from China.

Unclaimed profile 73 products

19 matching products

Anhui Leafchem Co., Ltd

Manufacturer China

Anhui Leafchem is a leading manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients, food additives, and fine chemicals.

Unclaimed profile 41 products

1 matching product

LS Scientific Limited

DistributorIkeja, Nigeria

UK and Nigerian supplier of laboratory equipment, analytical instruments and chemicals, featuring Metrohm, ERWEKA, IKA, Velp and more.

Unclaimed profile 3 products

1 matching product

Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation

ManufacturerIncheon, South Korea

KISCO develops and manufactures chemicals.

Unclaimed profile 8 products

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Ethanol

Mountchem Group

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Iso Propyl Alcohol

Mountchem Group

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Ethanol

Ideal Chemicals

Price on requestUnclaimed profile

Propylene Glycol

Ideal Chemicals

Price on requestUnclaimed profile

Calcium Sulfate Dihydrate

Rimon Chemicals Co

Price on requestUnclaimed profile

Potassium Chloride

Rimon Chemicals Co

Price on requestUnclaimed profile

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What are thickeners and film formers?

Polymers, gums and waxes that build viscosity, stabilize formulas or form films on skin and hair.

How many thickeners and film formers are listed on CompoundList?

CompoundList lists 445 chemicals in thickeners and film formers. 6,130 suppliers offer products in this category.

Which thickeners and film formers are the most popular?

The most searched and traded thickeners and film formers on CompoundList include Ethanol, Calcium, Cholesterol, Glycerol and Silica. They are part of the wider cosmetic ingredients family.

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