Applecare™

Applecare™

Applecare PDS-300 is a COSMOS-approved advanced dispersing system for uncoated, hydrophilic color pigments, allowing formulators to disperse them into oil at eye-popping concentrations. 

This dispersing effect is so dramatic that formulators can use just a small amount of Applecare PDS-300 to reduce viscosity build-up in color cosmetic formulations with high amounts of pigment powder.  Internal loading tests have shown that using just 2.25% of Applecare PDS-300 can help disperse over 70% pigment grade titanium dioxide in capric/caprylic triglyceride, while still remaining very liquid and homogenous.

Furthermore, the switch from surface-treated pigments to uncoated pigments represents significant cost savings as well creating more flexibility in your supply chain.  

 

  • Control viscosity in natural color cosmetic formulations - Is your natural foundation too thick? Suffering from clumpy mascara? Applecare PDS-300 gives rheology control back to formulators, allowing them to reduce viscosity to their desired level by simply adjusting the amount of PDS-300 usage.
  • Clean and natural without compromising functionality - Applecare PDS-300 can create high quality fine pigment dispersions by smoothing out the average particle size as low as 2 microns, resulting in:
    • Brighter Color Strength
    • Increased Coverage
    • Better Transparency and Opacity
    • Boost Mattifying Properties
    • Increased SPF Values in UV-grade Inorganic Pigments
    • Smoother Sensorial Profile
  • Significantly increase pre-treated pigment performance - not all pre-treatments result in perfect surface coverage, so Applecare PDS-300 can fill in the gaps to improve dispersing performance even more. 
  • Significantly improve loading and performance of effect pigments 
  • Compatible with organic, inorganic, and mineral pigments
  • Compatible with both natural and non-natural oils - hydrocarbons, esters, and silicone oils (formulation dependent)
  • COSMOS-certified, 100% naturally sourced ingredients

 

 

Applecare™ Products

Trade Name INCI
Applecare A-100 Polyhydroxystearic Acid (and) Lecithin (and) Isopropyl Myristate (and) 2- Ethylhexyl Palmitate (and) Isostearic Acid (and) Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate.
Applecare PDS-300 Polyhydroxystearic Acid (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Isostearic Acid (and) Lecithin (and) Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
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Features & Applications of Applecare™

Product Primary Application Secondary Application Features
Applecare A-100
  • Foundation
  • Lipstick
  • Lip Gloss
  • Blush
  • Congealer
  • Pencils
  • Eye Shadow
  • Mascara
  • Air Cushion-type Formulations
  • Compact Powders - as a liquid binder or part of liquid binders
  • Sun Care Products with inorganic UV filters
The original Applecare product, suitable for all color pigment dispersant applications that do not require natural claims. Compatible with organic, inorganic, and mineral pigments. Compatible with both natural, hydrocarbon, and ester oils. Partially compatible with silicone oils.
Applecare PDS-300
  • Natural color cosmetic formulas
  • Foundation
  • Dispersing effect pigments at high concentrations
  • Lipstick
  • Lip Gloss
  • Blush
  • Congealer
  • Pencils
  • Eye Shadow
  • Mascara
  • Air Cushion-type Formulations
  • Compact Powders - as a liquid binder or part of liquid binders
  • Sun Care Products with inorganic UV filters
Replace petroleum-sourced synthetic coatings with Applecare PDS-300-treated uncoated pigments to make your products far more eco- friendly. Reduces both carbon footprint (no chemical waste byproducts!) and formulation costs. Alternatively, you can significantly increase pre- treated pigment performance with PDS-300. Shorten overall processing time and lower energy costs. Certified as a natural product by COSMOS.

How Applecare PDS-300 Works

Uncoated Color Pigments (A)

Uncoated pigments agglomerate together, increasing viscosity while having a negative impact on homogenity and sensory.

VS.

Uncoated Color Pigments Treated with Applecare PDS-300 (B)

Applecare PDS-300 is engineered to adsorb very quickly to the pigment surface, creating a hydrophobic barrier around the pigment and preventing re-aggregation through steric stabilization.

Only a small amount of Applecare PDS-300 is required to prevent pigments from re-agglomerating.

  • Reduces average particle size, which creates a much finer, more homogenous dispersion
  • Lower viscosity by greatly reducing inter-particle attraction through stearic hindrance
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