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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 39464-87-4
- EC No.
- 254-464-6
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Product Background
Amigel® is a stable 100% natural polysaccharide, not an emulsifier.
Compatible with the vast majority of cosmetic ingredients, Amigel® is highly resistant to chemical and physical stresses. It forms a network around oily particles, preventing them from joining together to ensure emulsions remain stable over time.
Amigel® is a stable molecule derived from biotechnology:
- Triple-helix form: aggregation-free, better solubility, age-resistant
- Non-ionic molecule: limited interactions with other molecules
A high-performance stabilizer developed through green chemistry, this active ingredient integrates perfectly with cosmetic formulas such as skin care and hair care.
Several tests have demonstrated the ability of Amigel® to stabilize emulsions without the use of emulsifiers. This 100% natural polysaccharide also has highly effective suspensory capabilities that are more effective than xanthan gum.
It can be difficult to create stable gels when using ingredients like alcohol, salts or essential oils. While many other gelling agents can be conditioned by one or more of these ingredients, Amigel® perfectly integrates with even the most delicate formulations.
An alternative to carbomer, like Amigum and other synthetic agents of petrochemical origin, this 100% natural polysaccharide hydrates through its film-forming action on the skin’s surface.
- Product Benefits
With its unique texture and exceptional stabilizing properties, Amigel® brings a number of benefits to cosmetic products, including:
- Unmatched stability of emulsions and suspensions
- Natural alternative to carbomer and other synthetic agents of petrochemical origin
- Soft and supple touch and feel
- Moisturizing properties
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Baby Care Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Applications
High-performance gelling agent and stabilizer Amigel® provides a smooth and supple texture to numerous cosmetics products, including:
- Emulsions
- Active gels with specific viscosity for heavy leg care, eye contour, etc.
- Vaporizable suspensions
- Hair care products (e.g., structuring gels, hair dye base)
- Make-up (e.g., powdered suspensions for foundation, mascaras, glitter gels)
- Sun protection products
- Usage Guidelines
Amigel® gels and stabilizes cosmetic care products based on the dosage used in their formulations:
- Less than 0.5%: formulating a vaporizable suspension
- 0.5 to 1.5%: thickening an emulsion
- 0.8 to 1.2%: formulating a gel
- 1.0 to 2.0%: formulating in extreme or delicate conditions
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aerobic Bacteria | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Ash | max. 2.50 | % | — |
| Heavy metals | max. 20.00 | ppm | — |
| Particle Size (sieve 500 refuse) | max. 10.00 | % | — |
| pH Value (Solution) | 6.00 - 8.00 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity | 0.250 - 0.500 | — | — |
| Water Content | max. 12.00 | — | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy Tests
Alban Muller research has developed and tested Amigel® to provide cosmetic products with incomparable efficiency, including:
- Stability of gels under extreme physical and chemical conditions
- Stability of emulsions formulated without emulsifiers
- Exceptional suspension capacity
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability