Polycos CA-1800 ECO
- INCI Name
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Chemical Name
- Guar Gum
- Chemical Family
- Guar & DerivativesGums & Hydrocolloids
Polycos CA-1800 ECO is a conditioning 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 excellent thickening, conditioning, and foam-boosting properties. The polymer is substantive to hair and provides superior effects on wet and dry combability. It delivers a silky, smooth feel to hair without causing buildup, and it also imparts a soft skin feel. Polycos CA-1800 ECO is ideal for use in various personal care products such as shower gels, body washes, liquid soaps, soap bars, shampoos, conditioners, and more.
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, Easy Dispersability, Foam Enhancement, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Softening, Improved Thickness, No Build Up, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Substantivity; Conditioning; Easy Dispersability; Foam Enhancement; Good Dry Combing; Good Wet Combing; Hair Softening; Improved Thickness; No Build Up; Silky Feel; Smooth Feel; Substantivity
- Labeling Claims
Boron-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan; 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
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.1 - 1.0 %
- Appearance
- Yellowish fine powder
- Shelf LIfe
- 24 Months
- Soulubility
Cold processable; Can be easily dispersed in water;; For the hydration no adjustment of the pH-value needed (self- hydrating polymer)
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Dispersible In
- Water
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Application Format
- Bar
- Gel
- Rinse Off
- Packaging Information
- Multiwall polytreated paper bags of 25kg net
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Bar Soaps
- 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
5 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Content | max. 8 | % |
| Granulation (< 75 μm) | min. 85 | % |
| Loss on Drying | max. 14 | % |
| Nitrogen Content | max. 1.9 | % |
| pH Value (of 1% solution) | 6 - 9 | — |
Table 2 of 3
1 row| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity (1% solution, 20 rpm, 2 h. at 25°C) | 1,500 - 2000 | 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 |
