This Solvent Based Nail Polish features AEROSIL® R 974 for rheology control and anti-settling of pigments in the formulation.
AEROSIL® R 974 is a moderately hydrophobic treated fumed silica that is efficient in the thickening and thixotropy of low and non-polar emollients. AEROSIL® R 974 is commonly used in w/o pickering emulsions and also aids in the anti settling of particles in liquid formulations.
| Phase | Trade Name | INCI Name | % w/w |
| 1 | Nitrocellulose | 14.42 | |
| Ethyl Acetate | 39.75 | ||
| Butyl Acetate | 32.21 | ||
| Polymethyl Methacrylate | 9.62 | ||
| 2 | AEROSIL® R 974 | Silica Dimethyl Silylate | 2.00 |
| Glitter | 2.00 |
Procedure for Solvent Based Nail Polish
- Dissolve nitrocellulose in ethyl acetate to get the nitrocellulose dispersion
- Mix the nitrocellulose dispersion with other solvent
- Add polymethylmethacrylate binder, disperse until solid is dissolved
- Wet AEROSIL® R 974 into phase 1, then homogenize very well
- Add glitter, disperse well
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Formulation No. N 2/2
