LECIGEL

LECIGEL is a versatile phospholipid-based ingredient which combines in the same time emulsifying properties of lecithin with thickening and texturizing effects of a polymer. 
Easier-to-use, LECIGEL allows a better dispersion either in oil or water phase, can be easily added at any stage of the formulation process and is suitable for both hot and cold processes. 

LECIGEL offers unique white oil-free gel-cream with the typical “phospholipid touch” characterized by a cool, soft and silky skin feel, for a unique sensorial skin feel. 
Also, LECIGEL is perfectly adapted to high level of ethanol, over a wide range of pH and is compatible with electrolytes.

LECIGEL is a preservative-free, multi-functional sensorial ingredient. 
LECIGEL is a gelling-emulsifying agent and efficacy booster. 

LECIGEL is a smart 4-in-1 lab partner with sensory coolness and outstanding textures. 
LECIGEL shows high versatility of use and maximum oil phase. 

This easy-to-use ingredient is suitable for hot or cold process. 
LECIGEL is based on phospholipids and LECIGEL brings active properties. 

LECIGEL offers light, supple & slippery textures, high spreadability with quick absorption, ultra-cool skin feel, quick break effect upon application, non-tacky and non-greasy properties. 
LECIGEL brings hydration for a 100% active formula base and improves skin hydration with a long-lasting effect. 

LECIGEL acts as a powerful delivery system by boosting penetration & bioavailability of active ingredients for a maximum efficacy. 
LECIGEL triggers positive emotions and provides moments of happiness upon application. 

LECIGEL is used in feel aqueous gels, gel creams and emulsions (O/W, O/G, Si/W). 
LECIGEL is used in face-, body-, sun-, hair-, baby-, men care & make-up formulations. 

The multifunctional sensorial gelling and emulsifying LECIGEL.
Phospholipid-based gelling agent with emulsifying properties.

LECIGEL is a gelling agent with emulsifying properties. 
LECIGEL allows the increase in the viscosity and the stability of formulas. 

Suitable for both cold and hot processes, LECIGEL also helps to adjust the viscosity at the end of the formulation process. 
Easy-to-use, LECIGEL is compatible with most emulsifiers and is stable over a wide range of pH. 
Especially adapted for the formulation of gel-creams, LECIGEL provides the typical “phospholipid touch” with a cool, soft and non-greasy skin feel.'

The following dose is recommended:
As stabiliser: 0.2% and above
As thickener: 0.5% and above
As emulsifier: 0.5% and above for LECIGEL

LECIGEL comes in the form of a beige powder that can be added at virtually any stage of formulation. 
This means that you can either put LECIGEL in with the liquid oil phase and then disperse in with the water which will make LECIGEL almost instantly thicken or you can add LECIGEL to the water and then introduce LECIGEL to the oil. 

Putting LECIGEL in a small amount of liquid that is not water, helps a little with dispersion but LECIGEL is not necessary to do so.  
LECIGEL can also dusted in at the end of the process if you want. 

LECIGEL is not shear sensitive which means blending at high speeds will not break the gel. 
You can use LECIGEL hot so that comes in handy if you want to use hard butters that need melting. 

If you are using ingredients that need melting / heating I suggest that you heat the oil and water phase (lecigel can be in either) and then when the fat is melted and both phases are at a similar temperature, combine them.  
LECIGEL suggest doing this as you don't want the cold water causing your fats to solidify before they have a chance to blend with the water/emulsifier. 

LECIGEL can emulsify up to 20% oil phase, 10% oils can be emulsified per each 1% of LECIGEL and the final viscosity depends on the type of oils and butters used. 

Surprisingly, 1.5% LECIGEL can take 20% ethanol (alcohol) too so if you wanted to use that as your preservative LECIGEL is possible. 
LECIGEL can tolerate up to 50% ethanol with 2% LECIGEL.   

LECIGEL is also fairly resistant against electrolytes but the manufacturer advises to add them after emulsification if possible.  
They also suggest that LECIGEL has a synergy with xanthan and sclerotium gum which helps if you want to use electrolytes.  

LECIGEL is a texturizing agent with emulsifying properties.

LECIGEL is a mutivalent ingredient that combines the emulsifying properties of lecithin with the thickening and texturizing effects of a polymer at the same time.
LECIGEL has been optimized from various points of view such as use, versatility and impact on the color of the emulsion, while still producing white gel creams.

Thanks to the concentration of active raw material, LECIGEL powder is effective even if used at low percentages.

Applications of LECIGEL:
Emulsifier for cream-gels starting from 0.5%
Stabilizer of emulsions starting from 0.2%

Uses of LECIGEL:
LECIGEL can be incorporated into many types of face, body, sun and hair care products.
LECIGEL produces gel creams with the typical phospholipid touch characterized by freshness and a soft and silky texture.
The initially greasy texture of LECIGEL melts during application without leaving a sticky sensation and giving the skin a velvety touch for a long time and a feeling of comfort and well-being.

LECIGEL is easy to use, disperses well in both the fat and aqueous phase or can be added at any time in the formulation process.
LECIGEL can be used both in hot and cold processes or in one-pot processes.

LECIGEL is not sensitive to shear force and this allows the use of any type of mixer.
As an O / A emulsifier, LECIGEL can be formulated with any type of fat phase, either alone at a percentage starting from 0.5% or in combination with a wide variety of other emulsifiers.

LECIGEL is used starting from 0.1% LECIGEL perfectly stabilizes the emulsions.
LECIGEL can be formulated with high amounts of ethanol and in a wide pH range, LECIGEL is also compatible with electrolytes.

Ethanol levels over 20% can be reached.
Recommended use percentages: 0.2 - 4.0%.

Mode of Action of LECIGEL:
Hot or cold process gelling agents with emulsifying properties
Introduction into water or oil phase or after emulsion

Stability And Reactivity of LECIGEL:

Stability: Stable at temperature lower than 25°C and under normal conditions of use.

Hazardous reactions:
- Conditions to avoid: Heat, direct light, humidity.
- Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.

Hazardous decomposition products: 
During combustion or thermal decomposition (pyrolysis), LECIGEL may release: toxic and irritating vapours (CO, CO2) and NOx.

Dosage:
Recommended dosage: 0.1 - 2.0%
Gelling agent for aqueous gels: 0.5 - 2.0%
Emulsifier for gel-creams: 0.5 - 2.0%
Viscosity adjuster: >0.5% 
Stabilizer of emulsions: >0.1%

Handling And Storage of LECIGEL:

Handling:

Technical measures: 
Do not require specific or particular technical measures. 
Close well packaging after use.

Precautions: 
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
Avoid the formation of dust. 

Do not breathe dust. 
Keep aways from food and drinks. 
Wash hands and any other zone exposed with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking and before leaving work.

Storage of LECIGEL:
Store the container tightly closed, protected from air, direct light and humidity, in a cool and dry area, and attemperatures lower than 25°C.
Store in LECIGEL packaging in a cool place away from heat sources.

Recommended packaging materials: 
Original packaging (carton with inner polyethylene bag).

First Aid Measures of LECIGEL:

Skin contact: 
Wash with soap and plenty of water. 
Consult a doctor if necessary.

Eye contact: 
Rinse with plenty of water immediately and extended in keeping the eyes disregarded.
Consult an ophthalmologist.

Ingestion: 
No dangers which require special measures of first aid.
On the basis of studies carried out on similar products, LECIGEL should not be toxic.

Inhalation: 
Move the affected person away from the contaminated area and into the fresh air.

Fire-Fighting Measures of LECIGEL:

Flammability: 
LECIGEL is not flammable.

Suitable extinguishing media: 
Water,Carbon dioxide (CO2), foam.

Not suitable extinguishing media: 
water jet.

Specific hazards:

Under the action of heat or during combustion: 
May form toxic and irritating vapours (carbon oxides).
Wet powder can cause extremely slipping conditions.

Specific fire fighting methods: 
Avoid the dumping of extinguishing water in the environment. 
Do not attempt to fight the fire without suitable protective equipment.

Protection of fire-fighters: 
Complete protective clothing. 
Self-contained and insulating breathing apparatus.

Accidental Release Measures of LECIGEL:

Personal precautions: 
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. 
Avoid the formation of dust.

Environmental precautions: 
Do not allow product to spread into the soil and to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods for cleaning up: 
Clean quickly with a shovel or by using a suction cleaning equipment. 
Store the residues in adapted closed containers. 

After cleaning, rinse the remaining traces with water. 
Dispose of at a licensed waste collection point.

Properties of LECIGEL:
Provides gels & gel-creams,
Stabilizes and adjusts viscosity of emulsions,
Cold & hot process,
Quick-break effect,
High cooling effect: immediately lowers skin temperature with a lasting effect up to 20 minutes,
Decreases TEWL,
Increases skin hydration,
Enhances penetration and bioavailability of active ingredients to get better and/or faster results,
Triggers positive emotions and provides moments of happiness upon application.

INCI Name of LECIGEL:
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer (and) Lecithin