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Benefits
Lubrajel hydrogel is hydrophilic and consists of water,
• Superior moisturization humectants and a polymer as a thickening agent. The
• Globally approved with excellent skin compatibility and solvent and humectant molecules are bound to the
toxicity profile polymeric network, resulting in a structured system with
• Imparts an inviting after-feel and slip increased viscosity. When applied to skin, the network
• Excellent lubricity, spreadability and emolliency is disrupted and releases the solvent and humectant
• Broad formulation compatibility and long shelf life to moisturize and impart a velvety after-feel. Lubrasil
microemulsion adds the smooth feel of silicone with
Product Family the incorporation of dimethicone in a microemulsion.
As emollients, both product lines provide long-term
• Lubrajel II XD hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) moisturizing benefits.
Glyceryl Polyacrylate)
• Lubrajel CG hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl One of the most important benefits of the Lubrajel hydrogel
Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol) and Lubrasil microemulsion lines is their lasting moisturizing
• Lubrajel DV hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl effect, but this is just one aspect of the products’ multi-
Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol) functional profile. As a rheology modifier, Lubrajel hydrogel
• Lubrajel MS hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl comes in several versions with varying viscosities, from
Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol) the highly viscous Lubrajel DV hydrogel used in emulsion
• Lubrajel NP hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl stabilization and suspension of compatible materials such as
Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer) titanium dioxide to Lubrajel Oil hydrogel, an oil-like, low-
• Lubrajel Oil hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl viscosity gel. They are also effective at stabilizing emulsions
Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and) Propylene Glycol in various personal care applications. Similarly, Lubrasil
(and) PVM/MA Copolymer) microemulsion’s silicone-containing formulation is multi-
• Lubrajel PF hydrogel (INCI: Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/ functional. As an emollient, film former and water-resistant
Acrylic Acid Copolymer) additive, the product range delivers advanced lubricity,
• Lubrajel TW hydrogel (INCI: Propylene Glycol (and) Glycerin moisturization and feel.
(and) Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer)
Testing of Lubrajel Hydrogel Short-term Benefits Short-term Testing of Lubrasil II SB Microemulsion and
Lubrasil II DM Microemulsion
Three varieties (Lubrajel II XD hydrogel, Lubrajel CG hydrogel Lubrasil II SB microemulsion and Lubrasil II DM
and Lubrajel Oil hydrogel) were compared with a placebo gel microemulsion were both found to be effective in promoting
with no additives, a control gel with glycerin and untreated moisturization levels in the short term. In vivo testing using
skin on five test subjects. Skin conductance data were a dermal phase meter demonstrated that skin treated with
then collected for all six samples, which were applied to either ingredient resulted in better conductance.
randomized sites on the inner arm of volunteers and allowed
to dry for 30 minutes. Readings were taken every 30 minutes Lubrasil II DM Microemulsion Short-term Study
using a Skicon* 200 skin surface hygrometer to measure
conductance, and a Scopeman* video microscope was then 450
used to examine the effect on skin texture. 400
400 401
350
361
% Initial Impedance
Short-term (three hours) 300
250
200
60
150
50 100
50 100
40
0
Conductance
30 pre-application 1 2 3
Hours
20
350
356
% Initial Impedance
300
Scopeman Results 250
50
0
pre-application 1 2 3
After 3 Hours
Hours
Dry
skin on five test subjects. Skin conductance data were then
collected for six samples applied to randomized sites on
both inner arms of volunteers. The arms were washed using
Ivory soap once a day for seven days, and products were
applied for five days and allowed to dry for 30 minutes. The
Day 5
subjects refrained from applying products after day 5, and
readings were taken on day 8 to gauge the regression stage.
As in the other test, a Skicon* 200 skin surface hygrometer
was used to measure conductance and a Scopeman* video
Regression
microscope was used to examine the effect on skin texture.
100
Lubrajel CG Hydrogel Moisturization Clinical Data
Conductance
40
20
Dry
0
Baseline Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Regr.
Time
Lubrajel II XD hydrogel Glycerin (control) Lubrajel CG hydrogel
Lubrajel Oil hydrogel Placebo Untreated
Day 5
values.
500
450
400
350
300
250 Pre-treatment
200 Post-treatment
150
100
50
0
1 2 3 4 5
Lubrajel DV Hydrogel
INCI Name Glycerin (and) Glyceryl Acrylate/
Acrylic Acid Copolymer (and)
Propylene Glycol
CAS Number 56-81-5, 9003-01-4, 57-55-6
Physical properties
Appearance: Colorless viscous gel
Viscosity(@25°C): 1,100,000 cps
pH: 5.0 - 5.5
Handling/Safety
Please refer to the MSDS
Handling/Safety
Please refer to the MSDS
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