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QuickPearl PSB3 Pearlizing Agent
QuickPearl PSB3 Pearlizing Agent is excellent for adding a pearlescent look to a product.
Description
About
QuickPearl™ PSB3 Pearlizing Agent is an alkyl and alkyl ether sulfate free, special surfactant blend designed to be easily incorporated into products using a cold blend process and is excellent for adding a pearlescent look to your products.
With only three ingredients, QuickPearl provides you with greater flexibility in creating your formulations. QuickPearl is about as thick as a cream or paste, but remains pourable, making it easy to handle and disperse.
Features & Benefits
- Can be processed at ambient temperatures, enabling lower production costs
- Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
- Excellent choice for sulfate-free formulating
- Food grade preservative
- Gentle cleansing
- Mild and versatile surfactant
- Imparts pearlescence
Uses
- Shower Gels
- Shampoos
- Bubble Baths
- Hand Soap
- Intimate Cleansers
- Mild Cleansers
Recommendations
1.0% - 5.0% depending on desired intensity of pearlescent tone. May require heating to evenly blend into product.
Use this batch calculator to help you determine exactly how much you need to use of this ingredient for your next batch.
Batch Calculator
Ingredients
- ↕ % 5.00
- ↕ % 3.00
- ↕ % 2.00
Product Suggestions
Technical
This carries a Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 classification (H318). Wear protective gloves, clothing, eye protection, and face protection when handling. IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, and immediately call a poison center or physician.
Product Profile
Physical characteristics and solubility
Liquid
Opaque
Off-White to White
Miscible with water
5 – 6
1.06 @ 25°C (estimated)
94°C / 201°F (Setaflash Closed Cup)
Ingredients
Common and INCI names for your product label
Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Glycol Distearate, Laureth-4, Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Three-ingredient blend — no preservative system to declare. The copy button copies the full INCI declaration in listed order.
Storage & Shelf Life
How to keep this blend stable batch to batch
Airtight container, room temperature
1 Year
Keep From Freezing
Do not store below freezing. Keep containers closed when not in use and store away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers.
Stir Well Before Use
Stir well before use to ensure a homogeneous blend. Minimize contact with air to reduce the risk of contamination with mold, fungus, or other organisms.
Use Clean Tools
When measuring or transferring product, use clean utensils to prevent cross-contamination. Avoid reaching in with bare hands.
Test Before Scaling
Run a small batch first to confirm pearlescent intensity and stability in your specific formulation before committing to a full production run.
Quality & Compliance
Regulatory status at a glance
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1
Causes mild skin irritation
Not a skin sensitizer (component data)
94°C / 201°F (non-flammable in normal use)
Not classified as carcinogenic based on IARC, NTP, or OSHA specifically regulated substances review. Acute oral toxicity estimate (ATEmix) > 2,000 mg/kg; not classified for acute dermal toxicity based on available data.
WARNING: This product may contain chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For additional information, contact Essentials by Catalina, Inc. or visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Disclaimer: The technical specifications above reflect standard production values and may vary slightly between batches. Always conduct your own small-batch testing and stability studies before scaling up to production.
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