AccessTHIX GEL-35S

All-in-One Liquid Thickener, Emulsifier, and Stabilizer for Effortless Formulation

INCI Name: Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7

AccessTHIX GEL-35S is a multi-functional liquid ingredient that simplifies formulation by acting as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier all in one. This pre-neutralized liquid polymer allows you to create stable, elegant creams, lotions, and crystal-clear gels without heating or complex mixing steps. Its excellent compatibility with ingredients like silicones, alcohol, and AHAs makes it a reliable and versatile choice for both beginner and expert formulators.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Creams & Lotions

Provides excellent viscosity control and long-term stability, creating smooth, non-greasy textures that feel light and refreshing on the skin.
Clear Gels & Serums

Instantly creates crystal-clear, non-sticky gels for hydrating serums and treatments without the need for neutralization or heat.
Foundations & Sun Care

Effectively suspends pigments and mineral sunscreen actives, improving spreadability and ensuring a smooth, even application without a heavy feel.
Formulations with Actives

Maintains stability in the presence of challenging ingredients like Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), alcohol, and silicones, protecting your final product's integrity.
Hair Styling Gels & Creams

Builds texture in styling products, offering a smooth glide and non-tacky hold for a variety of hair care applications.
Quick Emulsions

Functions as a primary emulsifier at higher concentrations, allowing for the creation of simple, stable cream-gels in a single step.

How to Use AccessTHIX GEL-35S in Your Formulations

What AccessTHIX GEL-35S Does

AccessTHIX GEL-35S is a formulator’s problem-solver. It’s a highly efficient liquid ingredient that can thicken, stabilize, and emulsify your products—often all at the same time. Think of it as a pre-made thickening concentrate that works instantly on contact with water.

For the chemistry-minded, this ingredient is an inverse emulsion polymer. The thickening polymer (Polyacrylamide) is pre-dispersed and swollen in a carrier oil (C13-14 Isoparaffin). When you add this milky liquid to the water in your formula, the built-in emulsifier (Laureth-7) allows the polymer to “flip” and instantly mix into the water, creating a stable gel network. This advanced technology means you can skip common formulation steps like dispersing powders, heating, or adjusting pH to get your thickener to work. The result is a smooth, professional texture with much less effort.

Formulation Tips

AccessTHIX GEL-35S is incredibly easy to use. The recommended usage rate is between 0.2% for light stabilization in lotions and up to 3% for creating thick, firm gels. For a typical cream or lotion, a great starting point is 1–2%.

Because it’s a liquid and works without heat, you have several options for adding it to your formula:

For Gels: Simply add AccessTHIX GEL-35S to your water phase and stir. Viscosity builds almost immediately.
For Emulsions (Creams/Lotions): Add to either the water or oil phase before combining them, or add during cool-down after the emulsion has formed to fine-tune texture.

This ingredient is known for its excellent compatibility. It maintains thickening power across a wide pH range (3–11) and works well with challenging ingredients that can destabilize other thickeners, such as alcohol, silicones, and acidic actives like AHAs.

Key Formulation Benefits:

Effortless & Cold-Process Compatible: No heating, pre-mixing, or neutralization required—simply add at room temperature to save time and protect heat-sensitive actives.
Multi-Functional Performance: Acts as a thickener, stabilizer, and co-emulsifier, enabling textures from sprayable lotions to thick creams and gels.
Elegant Sensory Feel: Delivers a light, non-greasy, fresh skin feel with clean break and excellent spreadability.
Excellent Stability: Builds robust emulsions that resist separation over time and temperature, while effectively suspending pigments and mineral UV filters.
Broad Compatibility: Remains effective across wide pH (3–11) and with challenging ingredients including solvents, electrolytes, silicones, and AHAs.

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Benefits	Cold-Process Compatible, Easy Processing, Emulsion Stability, Formulation Versatility, Lightweight Feel, Long-Term Stability, Multi-Functional, Processing Benefits, Texture & Sensory, Wide pH Range
INCI Name	Polyacrylamide (and) C13-14 Isoparaffin (and) Laureth-7
Usage Rate	0.2%-3%
Functional Type	Cold-Process Thickeners, Emulsifiers, Polymer Thickeners, Self-Emulsifying Systems, Suspension Agents, Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
Phase Compatibility	Cool-Down Phase, Oil Phase, Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Color Cosmetics, Creams & Lotions, Gels, Hair Styling, Masks & Treatments, Serums & Essences, Sun Care
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessTHIX GEL-35S

It’s an all-in-one problem solver that thickens your product, keeps it from separating (stabilizing), and helps mix oil and water (emulsifying). You can use it to create gels, lotions, and creams.

Use a small amount, typically between 0.2% and 3%. For a thin lotion, start around 0.5%. For a standard face cream, try 1.5–2%. If you want to make a thick gel, you can go up to 3%.

No, and that’s one of its best features! It is cold-process compatible, meaning you can add it to your formula at room temperature. This saves time and protects heat-sensitive ingredients.

You have options. Add it to your water and stir to make a simple gel. In creams and lotions, add it to the water or oil phase before you mix them, or add it at the end during the cool-down phase to adjust final texture.

Yes, it is excellent for creating clear, smooth, non-sticky gels. Add it to water with your preservative and other water-soluble ingredients, and stir.

Absolutely. It remains stable in the presence of acidic ingredients like AHAs and is great for suspending mineral sunscreen particles (e.g., zinc oxide), helping achieve smooth, even application.

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