Chitoglycan® PF
- CAS Number
- 83512-85-0
- INCI Name
- Carboxymethyl Chitosan
Chitoglycan® PF A film forming bio-polimer with remarkable hydrating properties, it is completely water-soluble. It has a specific bacteriostatic activity on microrganisms of the oral cavity, thus it is recommended for oral care products. It is also recommended for hair care and skin care, for lenitive and restructuring products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Hair Care
- Oral Care
- Skin Care
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Antioxidants & Preservatives
- Film Formers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Chitoglycan
- Synonyms
- Carboxymethylchitosan, N-Carboxymethylchitosan
- Functions
Anti-Microbial Agent, Bacteriostatic Agent, Film Former, Gel Former, Protective Agent
- Benefit Claims
- Film Forming, Moisturizing
- Film Forming
- Moisturizing
- Labeling Claims
- Paraben-free
- Ingredient Origin
- Synthetic
- Certifications & Compliance
- Halal
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear to slightly opalescent
- Soluble In
- Water
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Product Features
Skin moisturizer and film-forming properties; Promotes skin soothing and restructuring; Antimicrobial agent for intimate hygiene; Antibacterial agent for oral care products (Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus); Enhances scalp and hair health
- Recommended Uses
- Detergents and intimate hygiene
- Lenitive
- Hydrating
- Incompatible With
- Anionic Systems
- Application Format
- Rinse Off
- Preservative System
- Product is preserved with Gramben II* ≤ 1%.
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Storage and Handling
Keep product away from light. Store in an air-tight container. Viscosity may vary due to settling of large molecules in solution. However, this does not affect the functional characteristics of the substance
- Suggested Use Levels
- For creams, gels, ampoules
- 5.0 %- 10%
- For oral hygiene products
- 2.5 % -5%
- For detergents
- 1.0% -2.5%
- Hair Care
- Hair Conditioner
- Shampoos & Rinses
- Oral Care Applications
- Mouthwash
- Toothpaste
- Toxicological Information
- Oral acute toxicity
- not tossic
- Skin irritation
- not irritant
- Eye irritation
- not irritant
- Skin sensitization
- not sensitizing
- Hypoallergenicity
- hypoallergenic
- Eye irritation in vitro
- hypoirritant
- Certifications and Compliance
- Halal
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Microbial Agent
- Bacteriostatic Agent
- Film Former
- Gel Former
- Protective Agent
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (25°C) | 1.000 - 1.050 | g/ml |
| Flash Point | min. 60 | °C |
| Nickel Content | max. 0.2 | ppm |
| Ash Content (at 600°C) | 0.1 | % |
| Average Molecular Weight | 700 K | Dalton |
| Chitosan Content (+ 0.2%) | 1.0 | % |
| Density (at 25°C) | 1.000-1.050 | g/ml |
| pH | 4.50 - 5.50 | — |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteria Count | max. 100 | CFU/ml |
| Yeasts And Molds Count | max. 10 | CFU/ml |
