ACRYLATES COPOLYMER - KY-MF-1

KY-MF-1 ACRYLATES COPOLYMER – SUSPENDING AGENT AND RHEOLOGY MODIFIER
 

KY-MF-1 is a crosslinked Acrylates Copolymer supplied as a low-viscosity liquid emulsion for surfactant-based personal care and cleansing formulations.
 

Its primary functions include suspension stabilization, viscosity adjustment, and rheology control.
 

KY-MF-1 is particularly useful in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, and liquid soaps where formulators need to maintain suspended particles while achieving the desired consistency and product clarity.
 

The polymer can also help stabilize difficult-to-incorporate ingredients, including silicone-containing components, in compatible cleansing formulations.
 

KY-MF-1 – KEY BENEFITS
 

1. EFFECTIVE SUSPENSION STABILIZATION
 

KY-MF-1 provides suspension stability in surfactant-based formulations.

It helps maintain the uniform distribution of insoluble ingredients, including:
 

• Exfoliating particles

• Moisturizing beads

• Decorative particles

• Mica and pearlescent additives

• Selected silicone-containing ingredients
   

Its suspending properties can be particularly useful in formulations where manufacturers want to maintain relatively low viscosity without compromising particle distribution.
 

2. VISCOSITY CONTROL AND THICKENING
 

KY-MF-1 functions as a rheology modifier, allowing manufacturers to adjust the viscosity and flow characteristics of cleansing products.
 

It can work synergistically with compatible surfactants and salts to provide additional thickening.
 

This flexibility allows formulators to develop products with different viscosity profiles according to application requirements.
 

3. HIGH-CLARITY CLEANSING FORMULATIONS
 

KY-MF-1 supports the development of transparent shampoos and body wash formulations.

The polymer can provide high clarity in suitable surfactant systems, particularly in formulations adjusted to approximately pH 7.

This makes it relevant for products where visual transparency and suspended decorative ingredients are important.
 

4. SURFACTANT COMPATIBILITY
 

KY-MF-1 ACRYLATES COPOLYMER is designed for use in surfactant-based cleansing systems.

According to the supplied product information, it is compatible with:
 

• Anionic surfactants

• Nonionic surfactants

• Amphoteric surfactants

• Selected cationic conditioning polymers
   

Compatibility should be confirmed in the complete formulation, particularly when combining multiple surfactants and conditioning ingredients.
 

5. EASY INCORPORATION
 

KY-MF-1 is supplied as a low-viscosity liquid emulsion.
 

Its liquid form allows straightforward incorporation into suitable cleansing formulations without requiring the handling and dispersion procedures associated with some powdered rheology modifiers.
 

For optimal processing, KY-MF-1 ACRYLATES COPOLYMER should be incorporated before neutralization and before adding fragrance, colorants, preservatives, and final viscosity-adjusting ingredients.
 

6. SALT-SYNERGISTIC THICKENING
 

KY-MF-1 can provide synergistic viscosity development when used with compatible salts and surfactant systems.
 

This property allows formulators to adjust product consistency while supporting suspension stability.
 

The final thickening response depends on the formulation composition, salt concentration, and pH.
 

7. PEARLESCENT EFFECT ENHANCEMENT
 

KY-MF-1 can help maintain the distribution of mica and other pearlescent additives in suitable formulations.

By supporting suspension stability, it can contribute to a more uniform visual appearance and help preserve decorative effects throughout the product.