Suspending & Viscosity Agents
For suspension and viscosity control
Suspending & Viscosity Agents
Materials that hold particles in place and build body without a true emulsion.
This collection currently holds 20 raw materials. Most materials ship in 50 g, 225 g, 1 Kg and 5 Kg packs. High-value absolutes, isolates, ceramides and peptides ship on a small-pack ladder of 10 g, 50 g, 100 g and 1 Kg. Every pack comes with a Certificate of Analysis, SDS and technical data sheet.
Every product page lists the INCI or technical name, the CAS number where one is assigned, ingredient family, source and feedstock, origin, typical form, solubility, recommended use level and pH window, addition phase, market status, storage, shelf life, the documentation supplied and a full regulatory note.
Buying from MakeYourSkin
MakeYourSkin is building the largest quality-assured collection of cosmetic raw materials sourced from India, Korea, Japan and China. We supply indie brands, contract manufacturers, formulation labs and R&D teams worldwide. Prices are in USD; bulk quantities are quoted on request.
Before you formulate
Use levels shown on our product pages are industry working ranges, not specifications. Confirm every figure against the supplier technical data sheet, verify the permitted status and concentration limit in each market you sell into, and complete a safety assessment for the finished product.
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Powder / predispersion
Disteardimonium Hectorite
CAS not assignedWater Dispersible — Water-dispersible rather than truly soluble. Sprinkle into vigorously stirred water or pre-wet in glycerin to avoid lumping.
In stock
from $40.76
50 g – 5 Kg
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 200-20000) (PEG-8; PEG-32; PEG-75; PEG-150 (grade-dependent))INCI PEG-8; PEG-32; PEG-75; PEG-150 (grade-dependent)
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $21.92
50 g – 5 Kg
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) (Polyvinyl Alcohol)INCI Polyvinyl Alcohol
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
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from $35.42
50 g – 5 Kg
Magnesium Chloride
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
Calamine
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
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from $25.30
50 g – 5 Kg
PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide
CAS not assignedAmphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
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from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Distearyl Lauroyl Glutamate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $28.67
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CAS not assignedAmphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
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from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
Glyceryl PolymethacrylateINCI Glyceryl Polymethacrylate (and) Propylene Glycol
CAS not assignedWater-soluble. Disperse into the water phase with stirring; avoid prolonged high heat where the material is heat-sensitive.
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from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
Pentaerythrityl Tetracaprylate/Tetracaprate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
Hemisqualane (C13-15 alkane) (C13-15 Alkane)INCI C13-15 Alkane
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $28.67
50 g – 5 Kg
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $16.86
50 g – 5 Kg
PEG-10/Lauryl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $30.36
50 g – 5 Kg
Diethylhexyl Succinate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Dimethicone/bis-isobutyl PPG-20 crosspolymerINCI Dimethicone/Bis-Isobutyl PPG-20 Crosspolymer
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $30.36
50 g – 5 Kg
PEG-12 Dimethicone Crosspolymer
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $30.36
50 g – 5 Kg
Cocamide DEA
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
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from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, high viscosity (Hydrogenated Polyisobutene)INCI Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
CAS not assignedSolubility is grade-dependent. Confirm the exact carrier system and dilution route on the supplier technical data sheet before formulating.
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from $21.92
50 g – 5 Kg
Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
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from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Lauramide DEA
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Isostearyl Palmitate
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Lauramine oxideINCI Lauramine Oxide
CAS not assignedSupplied as a dispersion or dispersible solid. It will not dissolve: suspend it and keep the system stable.
In stock
from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Cocamide MEA
CAS not assignedOil-soluble. Add to the oil phase; will not disperse in water without a solubiliser or emulsifier.
In stock
from $20.24
50 g – 5 Kg
Sodium lauryl glucose carboxylate blendINCI Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate (and) Lauryl Glucoside
CAS not assignedAmphiphilic. It associates with both phases and is usually added to the phase that matches the processing temperature.
In stock
from $18.55
50 g – 5 Kg