Formulate hand sanitizers with Seppic polymers
March 23, 2020
To prevent illness, the CDC recommends to use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not readily available. High amounts of alcohol can destabilize the gel texture. Pick among the following Seppic polymers to formulate between 60 and 95% ethanol , depending on the grade and your formula!
Our polymers stabilizing high amounts of ethanol
Sepimax ZEN™ (opens new window) - now made in the USA !
Highest resistance to ethanol, electrolytes, it can create a clear gel and suspend particles.
INCI: Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Sepinov™ EMT 10 (opens new window)
Ready to use powder polymer, it will create clear to translucent hand sanitizers.
INCI: Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Sepiplus™ 400 (opens new window)
Liquid polymers for opaque hand sanitizers formulation:
INCI: Polyacrylate-13 & Polyisobutene & Polysorbate 20
Sepigel™ 305 (opens new window)
INCI: Polyacrylamide & C13-14 Isoparaffin & Laureth-7
Simulgel™ 600 (opens new window)
INCI: Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer & Isohexadecane & Polysorbate 80
How to formulate with them?
Formula inspirations
Clear formulas
AS40067A - MOISTURIZING HAND SANITIZER
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | Up to 100% |
| Glycerin | 3.00% | |
| Ethanol 96° | 66.00% | |
| B | SEPIMAX™ ZEN | 0.80% |
| C | AQUAXYL™ | 1.00% |
Sepimax™ ZEN (opens new window) forms a clear gel, can stabilize up to 95% of ethanol and suspend beads.
AQUAXYL™ (opens new window) acts like a dehydration shield against ethanol: it boosts water reserves, reinforces skin barrier & improves water circulation.
Limit dehydration due to ethanol!
Viscosity: 8 900 mPa.s Brookfield LV2-6
US20137 - CLEAR MOISTURIZING HAND SANITIZER
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | Up to 100% |
| Glycerin | 3.00% | |
| SIMULSOL™ 1293 | 1.00% | |
| B | Ethanol 99.5° | 65.00% |
| C | SEPIGEL™ 305 | 2.20% |
The association of SEPIGEL™ 305 and SIMULSOL™ 1293 creates a clear hydroalcoholic gel.
Viscosity: 7148 mPa.s Brookfield LV64V12
US20133 - HAND SANITIZER “VELVETY GEL”
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | 29.30% |
| Glycerin | 5.00% | |
| Absolute Ethanol 99.5° | 65.00% | |
| B | SEPIMAX ZEN™ | 0.40% |
| SEPINOV™ EMT 10 | 0.30% |
The association of SEPIMAX ZEN™ and SEPINOV™ EMT 10 enables to create a clearer formula with less SEPIMAX ZEN™ needed.
Viscosity: 7,358 cps; Brookfield LV63 @ 6rpm
Translucent formulas
EU07614 - SPRAYABLE HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | QSP 100% |
| B | SEPINOV™ EMT 10 | 0.80% |
| C | Ethanol 95° | 65.00% |
This sprayable version with Sepinov™ EMT10 (opens new window) allows an easy and homogeneous application.
Viscosity: : 580 mPa.s Brookfield LV 3-6
EU07613 - TRANSLUCID HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | QSP 100% |
| Ethanol 95° | 65% | |
| SEPINOV™ EMT 10 | 1.50% |
Sepinov™ EMT10 (opens new window) creates a stable & translucent gel texture with a high amount of ethanol, for an easy and efficient application.
Viscosity : 8,300 mPa.s Brookfield S 3S6
AS40145 - HAND SANITIZER
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Pure Water | QSP 100% |
| Glycerin | 3.00% | |
| B | SEPIGEL™ 305 | 1.60% |
| C | Absolute Ethanol | 65.00% |
SEPIGEL™ 305 creates a non-sticky translucent gel.
Viscosity: 8,000 mPa.s Brookfield S2S6
LA60046 - HAND SANITIZER 70% w/w
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | Up to 100% |
| Absolute ethanol | 70.00% | |
| B | SEPIMAX ZEN™ | 0.20% |
| C | SEPIGEL™ 305 | 2.00% |
A higher % of ethanol thickened in this formula, thanks to the combination of SEPIMAX ZEN™ & SEPIGEL™ 305.
Viscosity: 8,000 mPa.s Brookfield LV3-6
Turbid formulas
EU06371A - HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | QSP 100% |
| Ethanol 90° | 67.00% | |
| SEPIGEL™ 305 | 3.00% |
Viscosity: 35,000 mPa.s Brookfield S4S6
EU07037A - BLUE HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | QSP 100% |
| Ethanol 96° | 65.00% | |
| Colorant | qs | |
| C | SEPIPLUS™ 400 | 2.25% |
SEPIPLUS™ 400 (opens new window) gives high viscosity even with high amounts of solvents like ethanol. Also resistant to electrolytes it's one of our favorites in stressful conditions!
Viscosity: 46,000 mPa.s Brookfield S4S6
EU07612A - HYDROALCOHOLIC GEL
| Phase | Name | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | Aqua/Water | QSP 100% |
| Glycerin | 3.00% | |
| Ethanol 95° | 65.00% | |
| B | SIMULGEL™ 600 | 2.20% |
SIMULGEL™ 600, stabilizes this gel with a high alcohol content thanks to its good compatibility with solvents.
Viscosity: 9,500 mPa.s Brookfield LV 2-6