Rheozan® BLC W

Rheozan^® BLC W is a ready-to-use natural liquid polymer with a composition based on bacterial cellulose that delivers high-suspension power in personal care products without impacting the viscosity of the formulation. The bacterial cellulose consists of very fine cellulosic fibers.  When added to cleansing products in personal care, these structures form a 3D entangled network thereby providing excellent suspension properties. This novel polymer is particularly indicated for suspending particles, actives or other insoluble ingredients in aqueous solutions without affecting the final or perceived viscosity of the formulation. It also has a low impact on foam properties and skin feel.

What consumer trend does it answer? 

1. A 100% natural and readily biodegradable ingredient from biosynthesis processes 
2. Unique visual cues for your formula, thanks to high suspension power  
3. Concentrated fragrance for an optimum consumer experience
4. A microplastic-free alternative to synthetic acrylates copolymer

Biotechnology ingredient that addresses consumer concerns

Besides enhancing sustainability, flexibility, versatile activity, and combating a growing scarcity of natural ingredients globally, Rheozan^® BLC W is also designed to be more efficient at a lower dosage, making it a win-win solution for clean solution devotees. This clean ingredient opens new possibilities for formulation innovation and responds to the market demand for biodegradable solutions. It is derived from a biosynthesis process using the fermentation of starch by a specific strain of bacteria. This naturally engineered ingredient grows in a controlled environment offering guaranteed safety and quality.
 

Tailored solutions for personal care applications

This COSMOS-validated rheology agent provides high-performing suspension at a low dosage for a wide range of visual cues, actives, or other insoluble agents and has a low impact on foam properties and skin feel. As it is non-persistent in the environment, this eco-friendly and flexible solution helps to preserve water quality and alleviate pressure on marine life. Rheozan^® BLC W is an ideal solution to replace Acrylates/Copolymer in rinse-off formulations.
 

Main attributes of Rheozan^® BLC W in beauty care formulations

• 100% natural and biodegradable 
• A circular design ingredient
• COSMOS-validated 
• Efficient at low usage level with powerful suspension properties

Rheozan^® BLC W consists of cellulose fibres that form a suspending network when added to aqueous surfactant formulations. 

Rheozan® BLC W at a glance!