SNF, headquartered in Andrézieux, France, is a leading global producer of water-soluble polymers with manufacturing sites in Andrézieux (France): Riceboro, Georgia (USA); and Taixing (China). In 2023, SNFhad a turnover of approximately € 4.5bn.
Over the last 40 years, SNF has developed expertise in polymer chemistry designed for specific markets. In Personal Care, SNF offers a wide range of polymers such as rheology modifiers, thickeners. and film formers to cover the needs of this market.
SNF uses the newest polymerization technologies for synthesizing and manufacturing anionic. cationic, amphoteric, and nonionic polymers. As an added advantage, SNF is back-integrated in the most strategic monomers to better serve our customers regarding product costs, quality, and supply
This know-how in monomers, polymer design, and industrial process applications allows SNF to react and innovate to the changing trends and customer needs within the cosmetic market
Achieving the Best Textures with SNF Inverse Emulsion Polymers
FLOCARE™ ET, FLOCARE™ ES, FLOCARE™ PSD, and NATURSOL™ EMI are Liquid Dispersion Polymers (LDPs) produced by inverse emulsion polymerization. With this process, it is possible to achieve very high molecular weight, cross-linked polymers with optimized rheological properties. SNF offers a wide range of products from low to highly concentrated thickeners.
SNF also offers rheology modifiers in powder form, such as FLOCARE™ PSD 30.
NATURSOL™ EMI 132 is 67% of natural origin and 100% vegan
FLOCARE™ SK polymers are obtained by precipitation. These polymers are ready to use and provide transparent and viscous cold-process formulations.
FLOCARE™ SK 425 delivers transparency and high electrolyte resistance.
FLOCARE™ SK 403 provides both transparency and high-viscosity formulas at low concentrations.
BENEFITS :
• Multifunctional rheology modifiers: thickening, stabilizing, and texturizing
• Low to high concentrated thickeners can be added at any stage
• Self-emulsifier: additional surfactants not needed for stable formulations up to 30% oil
• Suspending properties
• Ready & easy-to-use: pre-neutralized liquid or powder
• Can be used in cold or hot process
• Compatible over a wide pH range
• Allows for formulations from sprays to creams
• Delivers sensorial benefits (freshness, hydration, softness)