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Aristoflex AVC 500 g

A Cold-Process Gel Base Built for Consistent Production Runs

Aristoflex AVC 500 g is a polymeric thickener designed for cold-process gel and emulsion manufacturing, meaning it builds viscosity without heating steps, which saves energy and time on the production line. This makes it a popular choice across the personal care industry for moisturizing gels, sunscreens, hair styling products, and it also finds use in household chemical formulations where a stable thick texture without separation is required. The product belongs to the Gelling Agents and Thickeners section, which brings together both synthetic and natural options for building different texture profiles.

One of the key strengths of Aristoflex AVC is its tolerance to electrolytes and a broad working pH range, allowing formulators to combine it with salts, acids and other active ingredients without losing viscosity control. Typical dosage ranges from 0.5 to 3 percent of the total formula weight, and it should be added at the final formulation stage at room temperature, dispersing the polymer gradually into water to avoid clumping and to protect the gel network from mechanical stress caused by high-speed mixing.

The thickener blends well with other ingredients to create hybrid textures suited to different product types. In conditioning shampoos and styling gels, adding Polyquaternium 10 improves combing and softness while the polymer itself carries the main viscosity load. For formulas that call for a more natural profile, blending with Carrageenan adds elasticity to the gel, while Agar-Agar 1200 is useful for dense, firmer gel structures in both cosmetic and food-grade trial batches.

The 500 gram size fits studio-scale and small industrial operations well, offering enough volume to fine-tune a formula before scaling up to conveyor-based manufacturing, while still keeping supply predictable for repeat orders. Store the thickener in a tightly sealed container, in a dry area away from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations, since moisture exposure can affect its thickening performance over time.

Keep in mind that the final gel viscosity settles a few hours after mixing, so evaluating thickness immediately after blending can be misleading - allow the batch to rest before adjusting the formula further.

Lightweight Cooling Gel for After-Sun Care

Distilled water 820 ml

Aristoflex AVC 18 g

Glycerin 35 ml

Aloe vera extract 40 ml

Panthenol 10 ml

Preservative 5 ml

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INCI	Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11
pH	4-9
Other
Application	emulsion type: oil in water
Att brand	Switzerland
Color product	from white to light yellow
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.5-2%, added to the phase (water or oil, hot or cold) with vigorous stirring
Minimum count	1
Name	Aristoflex AVC 500 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	500 grams
Solubility	hydrates in hot water, forming a stable gel structure
View	powder
Valid until	12.2028