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Versagel® Intelligent Gel Technology
Versagel® is a patented thickening and gelling system offering customisable rheology. Clear, colourless and hydrophobic, it helps formulators control texture, performance and aesthetics while speeding up product development.
Penreco® Versagel® technology is used in thousands of cosmetics, personal care products, and pharmaceuticals around the world. Our innovative, patented system for thickening and gelling ingredients provides a virtually infinite range of customisable rheological properties.
Designed for flexibility and ease of use, Versagel enables manufacturers to achieve precise texture control, superior aesthetics, and long-lasting stability without compromising clarity or performance.
Why Choose Versagel®?
- Clear, colourless (does not discolour with age), hydrophobic, thermally reversible, and without syneresis.
- Creates a film barrier for added moisturisation, delivers superior stabilisation and suspension properties.
- Available in multiple viscosity ranges and compatible with many common ingredients.
- Easier and safer than gels made using metal stearates or fumed silica.
- Provides enhanced fragrance retention and waterproofing properties.
Designed for Multiple Applications
Versagel® is a brand of gel bases produced by Penreco. These bases are versatile and are used in various industries and end‑use markets.
Skin Care
Use Versagel® to create luxurious balms, serums, and oil-based treatments with a refined texture, easy spreadability, and improved ingredient suspension.
Hair Care
Ideal for styling products, treatments, and finishes that require clarity, hold, and a lightweight feel.
Colour Cosmetics
Achieve stable pigment suspension, smooth application, and enhanced colour payoff in lip products, foundations, and hybrid oil‑gel cosmetics.
Pharmaceutical & Specialty Uses
Support low‑water or water‑free formulations where ingredient protection and stability are critical.
Get Started with Versagel®
For more than 100 years, Penreco has specialised in niche product blending to meet customer-specific requirements. We can provide supporting clinical studies and technical guidance to help you select the right Versagel grade for your formulation. Contact your Univar Solutions sales representative today, and our technical experts will be happy to find a solution that’s right for you.
Have questions about Versagel®? Let’s talk through your formulation needs.
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| Versagel Me 750 T 159kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 159.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel M 200 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Md 500 136kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 136.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Md 1600 136.07kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 136.07 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Me 750 158.76kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 158.76 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Me 1600 T 159kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 159.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mn 1600 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mn 1600t 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mc 1600 150kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 150.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Me 500 T 160kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 160.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Hsq 200 T 150kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 150.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel C Lp 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel M 1600t 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel M 200t 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel M 500t 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mc 1600t 150kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 150.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Md 1600t 136.07kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 136.07 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Md 500t 136kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 136.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Me 2000t 160kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 160.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mg 500 T 159kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 159.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mg 750 T 159kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 159.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mp 1600t 163.29kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.29 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Mx-750t 163kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 163.00 kgs | -- |
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| Versagel Sf 150kg | CALUMET | STEEL DRUM | 150.00 kgs | -- |
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