A Flexible Solution for Thickening Challenges

International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) debuted FlexiThix, a versatile thickener highly effective in a broad array of personal care formulations—even those proven difficult to thicken in the past such as anhydrous products, products with high levels of electrolytes and products with extreme pH values, according to the company.

The patented thickener enables formulators to easily build viscosity and stabilize products in water, oil and hydro-alcoholic systems, delivering viscosity-boosting performance even with challenging ingredients such as glycolic and salicylic acids.

Designed for use in a wide array of applications including creams, gels, lotions, anti-perspirants, hair relaxers and others, FlexiThix has little to no odor, provides a pleasant after-feel and requires no neutralization, said the company. Compatible with a wide variety of systems, it can be used as a replacement for traditional gums and celluloses to address a number of formulation challenges, allowing marketers to achieve results previously not possible.