Polygal AG

Polygal AG is a global leader in the research and utilisation of vegetable hydrocolloids for various industrial applications. Customers from around the world are supplied from their four production facilities located in Switzerland, Spain, Pakistan and China. For more than 60 years and in more than 70 countries around the world, Polygal has been synonymous with a high standard of quality and expertise in application technology.

ProductINCICommentsKey Benefits
RICE STARCH
Polycos RS-STEOryza Sativa Starch Sterilised rice starchThis product acts as a softening agent. It is a natural, non-GMO, sterilised, surface-active, rice starch. POLYCOS RS-STE exhibits high adsorption for oil and fats especially developed for skin care, liquid and powder colour cosmetic products.
Polycos RS-UFOryza Sativa Starch, Cetrimonium ChlorideModified Rice Starch, functionally enhanced by the addition of cetrimonium chlorideThis product acts as a softening agent. It is a natural, non-GMO, physically modified, surface-active rice starch. POLYCOS RS-UF exhibits high adsorption for oil and fats especially developed for skin care, liquid and powder colour cosmetic products as well as offers softness in dry shampoo formulations.
Polycos Soft TouchOryza Sativa StarchNatural multifunctional biopolymer for sensory modificationControls sebum and mitigates the look of fine lines and wrinkles
NATIVE GUAR GUM
Polycos N-75Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) GumNo degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – Halal, Kosher and COSMOS validated100% vegetable derived thickening polymer, texturing agent and emulsion stabiliser with sensational sensory feel. Readily biodegradable.
CATIONIC GUAR GUM: SELF-HYDRATING VARIANTS
Polycos CA-1800 ECOGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSelf-hydrating, with a medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque claritySubstantive to hair and skin. Provides enhanced wet combing conditioning and soft non-tacky feel for hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes.
CATIONIC GUAR GUM: NON-SELF-HYDRATING VARIANTS
Polycos CA-3001 ECOGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – HalalSuperior conditioning and excellent deposition of water insoluble actives on
hair. For everyday use shampoos and body washes
Polycos CA-3002 ECOGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, high degree of modification, high molecular weight and opaque clarity – HalalIdeally enhanced deposition efficiency of actives such as anti-dandruff actives,
UV filters, silicones, natural oils, etc. on hair typically on all different kinds of
hair.
Polycos CA-50 ECOGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
HP CATIONIC GUAR GUM
Polycos HCA-501Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and transparentNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque clarity
Polycos A-2500 HVHydroxypropyl GuarNon-self-hydrating, high degree of modification, high molecular weight and transparentNon-self-hydrating, medium degree of modification, medium molecular weight and opaque clarity