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Multi-purpose Solvent 2 (MPS-2)

A versatile, one-stop replacement for silicones, from light and quick-absorbing to heavy, high-emollient products.

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MPS-2 is a unique combination of a polymeric structure and a superior blend. It caters to a vast range of sensorial efficacies, from light and quick-absorbing to heavy and high-emollient products.

  • An excellent alternative to silicones that enhances gloss on the skin, increases pigment load and increases pay-off in colour cosmetics
  • Improves the skin feel of formulations with high pigment load
  • Leaves a light, dry, non-oily, smooth and silky skin feeling, and reduces the tackiness of formulations
  • Excellent emollient, moisturiser and film-former
  • Viscosity modifier and binder, for the ideal texture and controlled flow
  • Gives excellent shine in hair care applications
  • Allows higher sun protection factors with a constant amount of UV filters
  • Very good wetting and suspending agent for water-insoluble powders

  • Skin care: creams, lotions and serums, for an enhanced silken feel and sheen on the skin
  • Hair care: hair serums, conditioners, hair masks and intensive hair treatments, for enhanced shine, better manageability and less frizz and fly-away
  • Colour cosmetics: uniform dispersion of pigments, and enhanced vibrancy, saturation and colour pay-off

Typical use level: 2% to 40%

SolubilityLipid systems
INCIPolyisobutylene (and) Ethylhexyl Palmitate