{"product_id":"sepimax-zen","title":"Sepimax Zen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGelling Agent\/Co-Emulsifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gelling agent for clear, transparent gels, with an extremely stabilizing effect and high tolerance for salts and acids.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINCI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHY007\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor more freedom and Zen-like serenity when formulating!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start gap-3 whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto\" data-message-id=\"b6790619-43fe-48c8-a9f3-ccd2e9214077\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGelling agents are used as thickeners or often to stabilize emulsions by trapping small fat droplets in the water phase, thereby preventing their coalescence or general \"creaming.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSepimax Zen provides excellent stabilization and can hold fat droplets and even particles (e.g., earths, pigments, glitter, beads, etc.) in place, so to speak. Even the smallest amounts, such as 0.1%, increase the stability of an emulsion, although no noticeable consistency is achieved at this level. Furthermore, Sepimax Zen tolerates high amounts of electrolytes and acids, which are often problematic for gelling agents and emulsifiers and cause emulsions to become unstable quickly. It is therefore the ideal gelling agent for stabilizing challenging or extreme emulsions, even across a wide pH range. This is interesting, for example, for fruit acid creams or serums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSepimax Zen is a gelling agent of synthetic origin (only 3% natural content) that is nevertheless degradable and is not classified as microplastic. Its name is derived from its maximum electrolyte tolerance and the serenity it brings to formulating, because almost any recipe can succeed with it and a multitude of ingredients can be used without problems. It is even perfectly suited for formulations with a high alcohol content. This makes it effortless to produce disinfectant gels with alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGels produced using Sepimax Zen are \u003cstrong\u003ewater-clear\u003c\/strong\u003e and have a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh consistency\u003c\/strong\u003e; they feel rich at first, then very fresh and aqueous upon application, leaving behind a noticeable yet light, \u003cstrong\u003evelvety film on the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. In emulsions, they give the end product a certain body, which leads to a creamy, melting experience upon application and provides a long \"play-time\" on the skin. Sepimax Zen can therefore also be used together with other gelling agents to improve the product experience and give products a luxurious character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is possible to produce gels that are as firm as a paste (at an application concentration of around 1.5%), yet always with a certain \"wobbly\" character, and due to the good stabilizing effect, a few air bubbles will always remain trapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a medium application concentration (around 1%), consistent yet flowable gels with a silky texture are created, perfect for serums, lotions, or exfoliating products (stabilizes exfoliating particles).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt low application concentrations (up to 0.5%), liquid gels are possible that are even sprayable while still providing good stability; interesting, for example, for spray-on lotions or for stabilizing fine glitter pigments in a gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSepimax Zen possesses an excellent stabilizing effect in emulsions. Even 0.8% is sufficient to \u003cstrong\u003ebind 15% oil entirely without an emulsifier\u003c\/strong\u003e (MCT oil\/mineral oil), completely emulsifier-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can also be used to \u003cstrong\u003ethicken surfactant formulations\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also has a texturizing effect and improves foam density and stability. For this purpose, it can certainly be dosed somewhat higher (e.g., 1.5 – 2%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSepimax Zen has a slightly less emulsifying effect than Sepinov WEO but provides more tolerance towards critical ingredients. It is therefore sometimes sensible to combine several gelling agents to balance out pros and cons. Moreover, this allows for the creation of interesting, novel consistencies, textures, and product experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other gelling agents, Sepimax Zen should not be dispersed in glycols or alcohol, but simply in the oil phase. However, it should not be heated for long with it, but rather added at the end to the liquid oil phase, which is then added to the water phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many gelling agents, it is anionic and should therefore not be used with cationic surfactants and emulsifiers. This is usually the case in hair care products – e.g., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/innometiko.shop\/products\/careblend-supreme\" title=\"Careblend Supreme\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCareblend Supreme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca title=\"Innometics-Rohstoff-Video-Sepinov-weo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/aosFDYn5mNw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication concentration and processing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e0.2 – 1% for stabilizing and thickening emulsions\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1 – 1.5% as a consistency agent in gels or creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003edisperse in the oil phase (before combining with the water phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ealternatively, it can also be stirred directly into the water phase (lumps dissolve after a few minutes of stirring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eintensive stirring or homogenization is advantageous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eversatile thickener\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ecreates transparent, consistent, yet flowable gels\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eextremely stabilizing (also for particles)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003efor thickening and texturizing surfactant formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eemulsions succeed much more easily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eperfect for spray emulsions\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eof synthetic origin, but degradable and contains no microplastics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eanionic (do not use with cationic emulsifiers!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Innometics","offers":[{"title":"50 g","offer_id":47916276089164,"sku":"HY007-50","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 g","offer_id":47916276121932,"sku":"HY007-100","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":47916276154700,"sku":"HY007-250","price":46.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":47916276187468,"sku":"HY007-500","price":89.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1,000 g","offer_id":47916276220236,"sku":"HY007-1000-D","price":160.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5,000 g","offer_id":48597114159436,"sku":"HY007-5000","price":661.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"25,000 g","offer_id":48597118681420,"sku":"HY007-25000","price":2610.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6111\/0196\/files\/innometics_gelbildner_SepimaxZen.jpg?v=1712584724","url":"https:\/\/innometiko.shop\/en\/products\/sepimax-zen","provider":"INNOMETICS GmbH- Naturkosmetik Rohstoffe \u0026 Know how","version":"1.0","type":"link"}