Kelco-Care™ diutan gum

Other characteristics

Brand

Kelco-Care™

Functions

Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Benefit Claims

Broad pH Stability, Compatibility, Excellent Stability, Fiber Enrichment, Formula Stability, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Rheological Properties, Hair Conditioning, High Viscosity, Improved Thickness, Light Feel, Silky Feel, Specific Sensory Performance, Split Ends Repair, Superior Suspension, Temperature stability, Thermal Stability; Broad pH Stability; Compatibility; Excellent Stability; Fiber Enrichment; Formula Stability; Good Electrolyte Tolerance; Good Rheological Properties; Hair Conditioning; High Viscosity; Improved Thickness; Light Feel; Silky Feel; Specific Sensory Performance; Split Ends Repair; Superior Suspension; Temperature stability; Thermal Stability

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Labeling Claims

Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, Sustainable; Biodegradable; Naturally Derived; Non-Toxic; Sustainable

Ingredient Origin

Fermentation

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China)

Odor

Slight

Markets

Personal Care

Use Levels

0.05 - 0.5 wt%

Appearance

White to tan powder

Technology

Cosmetic Ingredients

Packaging Type

Bags

Regulatory Status

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.. China compliant

Application Format

• Bar
• Creams
• Gel
• Leave On
• Lotions
• Masks
• Powder
• Rinse Off
• 3 more

HIGHLIGHTS

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation designed specifically for use in cosmetics and other personal-care applications. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum has exceptionally good thermal stability, is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols, and is readily biodegradable. This innovative technology won the Innovation Zone Silver Prize for Functional Ingredients at In-Cosmetics Korea 2021. 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.

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Benefits and Features

Can impart fiber protection and split ends repair; Effective across a broad pH range, allowing formulation flexibility; Is not degraded by cellulase/amylase enzymes; Light skin feel; Provides long-term viscosity and system stability over a broad temperature range enabling product consistency over time for consumers; Provides 'no-drip' rheology to hair color formulations; Provides silky and conditioned sensory to the hair; Shear-thinning rheology for smooth flow in hair and skin products; Very efficient viscosity builder at lower total solids

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Sun Care Applications

• After Sun Products
• Sunscreen Gel
• Sunscreen Lotion

Hair Care

• Hair Color
• Hair Conditioner
• Hair Spray
• Hair Treatment & Repair