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Polygal

Polygal AG is a global leader in the research and utilisation of vegetable hydrocolloids for various industrial applications. Customers from around the world are supplied from their four production facilities located in Switzerland, Spain, Pakistan and China. For more than 60 years and in more than 70 countries around the world, Polygal has been synonymous with a high standard of quality and expertise in application technology.

ProductINCICommentsKey Benefits
RICE STARCH
RS-STEOryza Sativa Starch Sterilised rice starchThis product acts as a softening agent. It is a natural, non-GMO, sterilised, surface-active, rice starch. POLYCOS RS-STE exhibits high adsorption for oil and fats especially developed for skin care, liquid and powder colour cosmetic products.
RS-UFOryza Sativa Starch, Cetrimonium ChlorideModified Rice Starch, functionally enhanced by the addition of 0.05 – 0.1 % of cetrimonium chlorideThis product acts as a softening agent. It is a natural, non-GMO, physically modified, surface-active rice starch. POLYCOS RS-UF exhibits high adsorption for oil and fats especially developed for skin care, liquid and powder colour cosmetic products as well as offers softness in dry shampoo formulations.
NATIVE GUAR GUN
Polycos N-75Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) GumNo degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – Halal, Kosher and COSMOS validated100% vegetable derived thickening polymer, texturing agent and emulsion stabiliser with sensational sensory feel. Readily biodegradable.
CATIONIC GUAR GUM: SELF-HYDRATING VARIANTS
Polycos CA-750Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSelf-hydrating, with a medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque claritySubstantive to hair and skin. Provides enhanced wet combing conditioning and soft non-tacky feel for hair. Ideal for body washes.
Polycos CA-1800Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSelf-hydrating, with a medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque claritySubstantive to hair and skin. Provides enhanced wet combing conditioning and soft non-tacky feel for hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes.
Polycos CA-3000Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSelf-hydrating, with a medium degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – HalalSuperior conditioning and excellent deposition of water-insoluble actives on hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes.
Polycos CA-3004Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSelf-hydrating, with a medium degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – COSMOS Validated and Halal Superior conditioning and excellent deposition of water-insoluble actives on hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes. Improved clarity in SLES based ormulations.
CATIONIC GUAR GUM: NON-SELF-HYDRATING VARIANTS
Polycos CA-1800 RSGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque claritySubstantive to hair and skin. Provides enhanced wet combing conditioning and
soft non-tacky feel for hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes.
Polycos CA-3001Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – HalalSuperior conditioning and excellent deposition of water insoluble actives on
hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes
Polycos CA-3003Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – Halal and Cosmos ValidatedSuperior conditioning and excellent deposition of water insoluble actives on
hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes. Improved clarity in SLES
based formulations.
Polycos CA-3002Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, high degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – HalalIdeally enhanced deposition efficiency of actives such as anti-dandruff actives,
UV filters, silicones, natural oils, etc. on hair typically on all different kinds of
hair.
Polycos CA-3005Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, high degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – Halal and Cosmos Validated Ideally enhanced deposition efficiency of actives such as anti-dandruff actives,
UV filters, silicones, natural oils, etc. on hair typically on all different kinds of
hair. Improved clarity in SLES based formulations
HP CATIONIC GUAR GUM
Polycos HCA-501Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and transparentNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque clarity
Polycos A-2500 HVHydroxypropyl GuarNon-self-hydrating, high degree of modification, high molecular weight and transparentNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque clarity