Polycos CA-50 ECO
- INCI Name
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Chemical Name
- Guar Gum
- Chemical Family
- Guar & DerivativesGums & Hydrocolloids
Polycos CA-50 ECO is a biodegradable conditioning and styling polymer derived from sustainably sourced natural guar gum. The product is vegan, COSMOS-compliant, boron-free, and produced using a water-saving process technology. It offers a wide range of applications in hair and body care. In body wash and shampoo formulations, it provides conditioning to both hair and skin, facilitates the delivery of actives (such as silicones, oils, and anti-dandruff agents), and enhances foam. Its low molecular weight ensures that it does not build up after repeated washings, making it easy to style the hair. In styling formulations like mousses, leave-on treatments, and creams, it adds volume, foam, and conditioning benefits for achieving desired styles.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Hair Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Polycos
- Synonyms
Cyamopsis gum, E 412, α-D-galacto-β-D-Mannan, α-D-Galactopyrano-β-D-mannopyranan
- Functions
- Conditioner
- Benefit Claims
Conditioning, Ease of Styling, Easy Dispersability, Foam Enhancement, Hair Conditioning, Hair Softening, Low Viscosity, No Build Up, Silky Feel, Skin Conditioning, Smooth Feel, Volumizing; Conditioning; Ease of Styling; Easy Dispersability; Foam Enhancement; Hair Conditioning; Hair Softening; Low Viscosity; No Build Up; Silky Feel; Skin Conditioning; Smooth Feel; Volumizing
- Labeling Claims
Biodegradable, Boron-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; Biodegradable; Boron-free; Clean at Sephora; Cold Processable; Credo Clean Standard; Halal; Natural; Naturally Derived; Organic; Plant-Based; Sustainable; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Vegan
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- Certifications & Compliance
- COSMOS, ECOCERT, Halal, Organic Certified, Vegan
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Dosage
0.15 - 0.50% for shampoos and conditioners (solid/liquid); 0.20 - 1.00% for shower gels and liquid soaps; 0.30 - 2.00 % for mousse, gels, and creams
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.15 - 2.0 %
- Appearance
- Yellowish fine powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Soulubility
Cold processable; Can be easily dispersed in water;; To start the hydration of the polymer, the pH-value need to be adjusted between 6.0 to 7.0
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Dispersible In
- Water
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Application Format
- Creams
- Gel
- Leave On
- Rinse Off
- Packaging Information
- Multiwall polytreated paper bags of 25kg net
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Hair Creams
- Hair Gel
- Hair Styling Products
- Mousse
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Body Wash
- Liquid Soap
- Shower Gels
- Certifications and Compliance
- COSMOS
- ECOCERT
- Halal
- Organic Certified
- Vegan
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Conditioner
- Handling Conditions
When the product is stored under dry and cool conditions, in the unopened original package and in a well ventilated area, the product can be used safely for minimum 24 months. It is a general fact, that natural hydrocolloids lose viscosity over time.
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Granulation (< 75 μm) | min. 85 | % |
| Loss on Drying | max. 12 | % |
| Nitrogen Content | max. 1.9 | % |
| pH Value (of 1% solution) | 9 - 11 | — |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (1% solution, 20 rpm, 2 h. at 25°C) | 25 -65 | mPas | Brookfield RVT |
Table 3 of 3
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Yeast and Molds Count | max. 200 | cfu/g |
| Total Plate Count | max. 1000 | cfu/g |
