Date: Saturday, March 1 2003

RapiThix A-60 and A-100 rheology modifiers are newly offered by International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), Wayne, NJ. RapiThix products are easy to use, shear tolerant, shear thinning and effective at low use levels. RapiThix A60 is a pre-neutralized, cross-linked, anionic thickening homopolymer. It does not require pre-swelling.

RapiThix A-60 Description: Supplied as a white milky dispersion. Used in hair care for shine lotions, anti-frizz products, crème gels, styling and conditioning creams. In skin care for creams and lotions, emulsifier-free products, after-sun products and creme gels.

RapiThix® A-60 and A-100 are new additions to the ISP family of personal care products. RapiThix® A-60 and A-100 are especially designed for use in cold mix processes. These products are easy to use, shear tolerant, shear thinning and effective at low use levels. The performance characteristics and benefits of the polymers allow formulators to develop a range of efficacious and appealing personal care products including shine lotions, anti-frizz balms, styling and conditioning creams, sunscreens, and gel creams.