QUEMINA® 21.257
- CAS Number
- 9005-25-8
- EC Number
- 232-679-6
- INCI Name
- Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
- Chemical Name
- Corn Starch
QUEMINA 21.257 is an instant (= cold water swelling) waxy corn starch which is a special type of amylose-free corn starch consisting mainly of amylopectin. QUEMINA 21.257 features as rheology modifier and thickener. Intensive stirring is required to disperse QUEMINA 21.257 in water without lumping.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Rheology Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- QUEMINA
- Functions
- Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
- Benefit Claims
Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Silky Feel, Soft Feel; Formula Stability; Good Consistency; Silky Feel; Soft Feel
- Labeling Claims
Amylose-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Organic; Amylose-free; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Organic
- Ingredient Origin
- Plant Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- ECOCERT, Organic Certified
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Fine-flaked powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 36 months
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Rinse Off
- HIGHLIGHTS
QUEMINA 21.257 is used as natural rheology modifier in personal care emulsions, mainly in combination with Xanthan.; It provides a soft and silky skin feel.; QUEMINA 21.257 is a powder and can be used also for cold processed formulations.; It is compatible with common used cosmetic raw materials.
- Storage and Handling
If properly stored under dry conditions (max. 70% relative humidity): at least 36 months from production
- Packaging Information
• Multiply paper-bags of 25 kg (1 pallet = 30 bags = 750 kg)
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Gel
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Moisturizers
- Certifications and Compliance
- ECOCERT
- Organic Certified
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Thickener
- Viscosity Modifier
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 5 - 8 | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 8.0 | % |
Table 2 of 2
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Total Plate Count | max. 500 | per g |
