Technical Information Tinovis® GTC

March 2011

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® = Registered trademark of BASF group Rheology Modifier for clear gel systems

Personal Care
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Characterization Tinovis GTC is an aqueous anionic acrylic copolymer emulsion.

Chemical nature Tinovis GTC is an alkali soluble associative thickener.

PRD-No.* 30475141

* BASF’s commercial product numbers.

INCI name Acrylates / Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer

Applications Tinovis GTC is an alkali soluble associative thickener designed for use in a range
of applications in the cosmetics industry. It is typically used to enhance the
performance of skin and hair care formulations where a clear gel is required.

Application Area Approx.   End Results / Performance

Use Level 
(% w/w)
Hair Styling Gels 1.25 – 5.0 Rheology modifier / suspending agent
Hair Color Developer 1.25 – 6.0 Rheology modifier
Face & Body Gels 1.25 – 5.0 Rheology modifier / suspending agent
Clear Sun Screen Gels 4.0 Rheology modifier
Facial Scrubs 1.25 – 5.0 Rheology modifier / suspending agent
Shower/ Bath Gels 1.25 – 5.0 Rheology modifier / suspending agent

Features / benefits Performance  
Ease of manufacture of finished product.
Viscosity build at room temperature on neutralization.
Ideal for clear gel products.
Efficiency in thickening surfactants systems.
Thickens over pH range 5.5 – 2.5.

Primary features  
Efficient thickening at pH 6.
Viscosity building.
Associative Rheology.

Eliminates the need for 

Heating to develop viscosity in skin and hair products.
Sodium chloride in viscosity building.
Specialized equipment for product handling.
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Product forms Liquid

Guidelines for use Tinovis GTC is designed for use in the presence of nonionic and anionic ingredients.
It is particularly effective when formulating at pH 5.5 – 12.5.

Tinovis GTC is an efficient thickener that may be used over a wide pH range
of 5.5 – 12.5, allowing its use in a wide range of formulations. The efficiency of
Tinovis GTC may be slightly decreased by the addition of ionic salts. Using a
higher concentration of Tinovis GTC can offset any viscosity decrease at higher
electrolyte levels. Multivalent ions will have a greater effect on the thickening
efficiency of Tinovis GTC.

Tinovis GTC is compatible with a wide range of commonly used anionic, amphoteric
and nonionic surfactants. Formulations containing combinations of these types
of surfactants, Tinovis GTC and salt (NaCl) show more efficient viscosity build than
with salt alone.

Compatibility Oils, Silicones and Emollient Esters

Tinovis GTC is compatible with a wide range of these ingredients. The use of
additional solubilizers may be necessary if a clear gel product is required.

Alcohol
Tinovis GTC is effective as a thickener in formulations containing up to 30%
denatured ethanol.

UV Absorbers
Water-soluble UV absorbers can be incorporated into formulations containing
Tinovis GTC.

Physical Properties Nature Aqueous emulsion of acrylic polymer

Appearance Mobile liquid
Color White
Odor Slight Acrylic
Solids Content 30.0%
pH as supplied (25 °C) 3.0
Specific gravity (25 °C) 1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity as supplied (25 °C) 50 cPs
Viscosity 3.33% aqueous solution 25 000 cPs
@ pH 6 (RVT/6/20, 25 °C)
Viscosity 3.33% aqueous solution 35 000 cPs
@ pH 7.5 (RVT/6/20, 25 °C)
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Packaging Tinovis GTC is available in 25 kg and 220 kg drums.

Shelf Life 18 months.

Handling & Safety Detailed information on handling and any precautions to be observed in the use of
the product described in this leaflet can be found in the relevant Health and Safety
information sheet.

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