
Multi-purpose Solvent 2 (MPS-2)
A versatile, one-stop replacement for silicones, from light and quick-absorbing to heavy, high-emollient products.
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%
| Solubility | Lipid systems |
|---|---|
| INCI | Polyisobutylene (and) Ethylhexyl Palmitate |



