Sensomer™ Tara polymer
- INCI Name
- Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Sensomer™ Tara polymer is a multifunctional, natural film former and thickener with excellent sensory and synergistic behavior with other thickeners, obtained by a 100% mechanical process undertaken on the Tara seed endosperm. COSMOS approved, Vegan suitable, microbiome friendly, readily biodegradable according to OECD 301F, and NOC 100% according to ISO16128. Suitable for skin care, hair care and hair color applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
- Film Formers
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Sensomer™
- Functions
Conditioner, Film Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Anti-Pollution, Conditioning, Curl Retention, Detangling, Ease of Styling, Emulsion Stabilizer, Excellent Softness, Film Forming, Good Dry Combing, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Rheological Properties, Good Wet Combing, Hair Conditioning, High Viscosity, Improved Thickness, Non-Draggy Feel, Non-Sticky, Scalp Protection Effect, Sensory Enhancement, Silky Feel, Skin Microbiome Friendly, Soft Feel, Sprayability, Spreadability; Anti-Pollution; Conditioning; Curl Retention; Detangling; Ease of Styling; Emulsion Stabilizer; Excellent Softness; Film Forming; Good Dry Combing; Good Electrolyte Tolerance; Good Rheological Properties; Good Wet Combing; Hair Conditioning; High Viscosity; Improved Thickness; Non-Draggy Feel; Non-Sticky; Scalp Protection Effect; Sensory Enhancement; Silky Feel; Skin Microbiome Friendly; Soft Feel; Sprayability; Spreadability
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Sulfate-free, Vegan; Biodegradable; Natural; Naturally Derived; Non-GMO; Organic; Sulfate-free; Vegan
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
CFDA Compliant (China), COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Microbiome-friendly , OECD Certified, Organic Certified
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Benefits
Conditioning sensory; Good curl definition and retention; Kelco-Care™ diutan gum products are manufactured by CP Kelco U.S., INC. Kelco-Care™ is a trademark of CP Kelco and is used under license; No-drip rheology in coloration; Silky sensory with no stringiness, drag, or stickiness; Softness and spreadability; Synergy with Kelco-Care™ diutan gum increases the yield value leading to robust emulsion stabilization and higher viscosity
- Use Levels
0.5 - 3% (Skin&sun care applications), min. 0.3% (Treatments), min. 0.8% (Conditioners), 1% - 3% (Styling), 0.75% - 1% (Hair Color)
- Appearance
- White Powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 730 days
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Storage Condition
Stored in sealed containers, at room temperature and in a cool, dry and ventilated place.
- Application Format
- Bar
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Masks
- Rinse Off
- Sun Care Applications
- Sunscreen Lotion
- Hair Care
- Curl Enhancing Products
- Hair Color
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Gel
- Hair Lotion
- Hair Masks
- Hair Styling Products
- Hair Treatment & Repair
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Face Lotion
- Face Serum
- Facial Mask
- Facial Moisturizer
- Make Up Remover
- Night Creams
- Certifications and Compliance
- CFDA Compliant (China)
- COSMOS
- ECOCERT
- ISO 16128
- Microbiome-friendly
- OECD Certified
- Organic Certified
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | min. 100 | cfu/g | COA |
| Yeasts and Molds | max. 50 | cfu/g | COA |
| Escherichia coli | Absent | per 10g | COA |
| Galactomannans | min. 85 | % | COA |
Table 2 of 2
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | max. 12 | — | COA |
| pH (1%) | 5 - 7.5 | % | COA |
| Viscosity (Hot) | 5200 - 6000 | mPa.s | COA |
| Particle Size (through 120 mesh screen) | 98.0 | % | COA |
| Viscosity (Cold) | 3000 - 4000 | — | COA |
