Versastique™ Supplier & Distributor

Simplify formulating with multifunctional solid gels

Versastique by Penreco® is a line of multi-functional solid gels that provide formulators a better way to formulate through simplified creation of functional and aesthetic solid stick applications. The Versastique product line includes translucent and clear stick product bases. These solid gels are an ideal base for a wide range of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients. They also offer excellent performance and stability benefits. Versastique can be used in numerous stick product applications, such under eye foundation, topical analgesics, sunscreen, and deodorant.

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Formulation friendly
- Efficient delivery system
- Easy to use in formulating (simply melt and mix)

Cost Effective
- Reduces the amount of structural material required to make a stick application

Versatility
- Compatible with a wide variety of low polarity ingredients
- Ideal for the spectrum of natural, mineral, and synthetic ingredients

Performance
- Excellent suspension properties
- Superior moisture delivery

Stability
- Stabilizes and protects your active ingredients
- Self-preserving formulation base:
  - Low moisture/low water activity
  - Resists growth/proliferation of microorganisms
  - Heat processed and micro-filtered
- No harsh chemicals – Versastique is milder to the skin than the soaps typically used as thickeners

COMPARISON TO COMMERCIAL BENCHMARKS

The Versastique product line provides formulators with bases to help develop softer stick products that have a similar transfer rate compared to commercialized benchmarks.

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APPLICATIONS

Beauty & personal care	Cosmetics/make-up, baby care, body lotions, oil gels, hair conditioners, moisturizers, lip gloss, lip balms, lip sticks, deodorants, sun care, anti-aging
Pharmaceuticals*	Antiperspirants, sun care, topical analgesics, medicated lip care treatment, wound & scar care, dermatological products (e.g. acne & rosacea), opthalmic products

*Versastique products are all suitable for excipient or API formulations due to low microbial and moisture content, high purity, and protective characteristics. Versions with BHT available upon request.

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

Product name	Appearance	Solid stick form of:	Packaging available
Versastique SQ 40 T	Opaque	Squalane (derived from plant sugar)	Drums, pails
Versastique Clear SQ 5 T	Clear	Squalane (derived from plant sugar)	Drums, pails
Versastique ML 40 T	Opaque	C12-15 alkyl benzoate	Drums
Versastique Clear ML 5 T	Clear	C12-15 alkyl benzoate	Drums
Versastique ME 40 T	Opaque	Hydrogenated polyisobutene	Drums
Versastique Clear ME 5 T	Clear	Hydrogenated polyisobutene	Drums
Versastique M 40 T	Opaque	Mineral oil	Drums
Versastique Clear M 5 T	Clear	Mineral oil	Drums

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