The nature-derived biopolymer that brings sensoriality to your formulation
Actigum™ CS 11 QD sclerotium gum from Cargill Beauty Products is produced by aerobic fermentation of sugar with the fungus Sclerotium rolfii. Composed by non-ionic sugar monomers, in solution the sclerotium form a triple helix. Cold soluble, it’s an ideal nature-derived thickener & stabilizer for formulations with smooth & soft texture.
Characteristics:
- INCI: Sclerotium Gum
- Biopolymer obtained through aerobic fermentation of sugars with strains of Non-GMO Sclerotium rolfsii.
- Sources in the fermentation broth are of vegetable origin
- Appearance: Powder form
- Ionic Nature: Non ionic
- Process: Cold soluble
- Dose of use: 0.1-1%
- pH range: 2-12
Applications:
- Face serum: 0.1%-0.3%
- Sun milk: 0.2-0.5%
- Shampoo: 0.4-0.6%
- Body wash and facial cleanser: 0.4-0.6%
- Lotions and creams
Actigum™ CS 11 QD Formulation Benefits:
- ISO 16128 100% natural origin
- Ecocert Cosmos approved
- Readily biodegradable according to OECD 301b
- Halal
- Kosher
- Viscosity builder
- Sensoriality
- Suspending agent
- Translucent
- Actigum™ CS 11 QD I (Irradiated version): TPC<100
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