QUEMINA® 21.257

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name

Corn Starch

INCI Name

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

9005-25-8

EC No.

232-679-6

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Formula Stability,

Good Consistency,

Silky Feel,

Soft Feel

Labeling Claims

Amylose-free,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Natural,

Organic

Products Highlights

• QUEMINA 21.257 is used as natural rheology modifier in personal care emulsions, mainly in combination with Xanthan.
• It provides a soft and silky skin feel.
• QUEMINA 21.257 is a powder and can be used also for cold processed formulations.
• It is compatible with common used cosmetic raw materials.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Hair Care,

Skin Care

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Rinse Off

Hair Care Applications

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Gel

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Moisturizers

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance

Fine-flaked powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	5 - 8	—	—
Moisture Content	max. 8.0	%	—

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 500	per g	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ECOCERT,

Organic Certified

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Curve

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

• Multiply paper-bags of 25 kg (1 pallet = 30 bags = 750 kg)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

36 months

Storage and Handling

If properly stored under dry conditions (max. 70% relative humidity): at least 36 months from production