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The products of Carbogreen Platform form stable polymeric structures capable of retaining large quantities of water that increase viscosity of cosmetic formulas with a unique texture. This exclusive technological platform developed by ASSESSA, allows the formation of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (Interpenetrating Polymer Networks – IPN) using polysaccharides of botanical origin. CARBOGREEN QB is 100% natural and doesn’t require any synthetic co-ingredient such as alkalis or electrolytes.

INCI Name: Algin, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Functions: Co-Emulsifier, Film Former, Sensory Additive, Texturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Sustainable, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, IECIC (China), Organic Certified, REACH (Europe)

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Carbogreen Platform
The New Generation of Cosmatics

The products of Carbogreen Platform form stable polymeric structures capable of retaining large quantities of water that increase viscosity of cosmetic formulas with a unique texture. This exclusive technological platform developed by ASSESSA, allows the formation of Interpenetrating Polymer Networks (Interpenetrating Polymer Networks – IPN) using polysaccharides of botanical origin.

  • CARBOGREEN QB is 100% natural and doesn’t require any synthetic co-ingredient such as alkalis or electrolytes.
  • Carbogreen is a texturizer with coemulsifying properties that presents unique sensory in the skin and hair, with fast drying, film formation and excellent spreadability.
Benefits
Co Emulsifier, Sensory Agent/Texturizer
Product Benefits

Compatible with Quaternary Ammonium Salts, Prevents Build-Up and Reduces Hair Drying Time

Carbogreen EO can be used in emulsions, primers, BB creams, CC creams and exfoliating creams. It forms stable suspensions in formulas with solid ingredients such as pigments, titanium dioxide, mica and exfoliating agents. Adds a dry and velvety touch to the skin.

 

Main Benefits

  • Carbogreen range is made of 100%botanical sources and is fully biodegradable.
  • Does NOT need neutralizers.
  • Meets international CHINA and REACH standards.
  • It is very simple to use. It does not require expensive high-shear stirrers and does not form lumps in the solution.
  • Is NOT a source of hidden pollution.
  • In addition to a sustainable origin, CARBOGREEN was considered 100% biodegradable after 28 days.
Product Properties

General 

  • Improves formula stability
  • Improves the sensory and the visual aspect of the formula
  • Versatile for different applications and cosmetic formulas

 

Physical-Chemical

  • White powder
  • Preservative free
  • Water-soluble
  • Opalescent appearance when dispersed in water
  • Natural co-emulsifier

 

Sensory

  • Natural sensory agent
  • Great spreadability
  • Fast absorption
  • Dry touch (reduces the greasy feel in oily skin)
  • Film-formation agent

 

Sustainability

  • Cosmos Certified
  • Biodegradable
  • Vegan

 

Technology

  • Mechanism of action IPN and SIPN

 

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Comparative Tests

Carbogreen QB - Comparative Tests

 

Carbogreen QB - Comparative Tests - 1

 

Carbogreen QB - Comparative Tests - 2

 

 

Formulation Guidelines

Hot Process

  Viscosity (Cps)*
  at 40°C at 60°C at 80°C
QB (3% Solution In Water) 450 900 1750
EO+QB (1%+2% solution in water) 1550 1950 3400

*Brookfield Spindle 28 Speed 50 RPM

 

Instructions

Carbogreen requires heating from 40°C to 80°C. The viscosity of the final product is directly proportional to the temperature.

  1. Add water at room temperature in a container with good stirring (500 to 800 rpm) using propeller (helix, dissolver or turbine). Different stirring speeds may be needed, depending on the propeller type and container volume or geometry.
  2. Add slowly, dispersing Carbogreen with stirring.
  3. After adding Carbogreen, start heating until the desired final temperature (between 40°C and 80°C) while stirring.
  4. If the formula has other ingredients in the water phase, like glycols, add them before the dispersion of Carbogreen.
  5. Heat the final solution to a temperature between 40°C and 80°C (5 to 10 min).
  6. Allow cooling.
  7. Mix the remaining ingredients of the formula at the recommended temperature.

 

Usage Guidelines

Product %
Emulsions 0.8 - 3.0
Cationic Emulsions 0.8 - 3.0

 

 

Usage Level in Association

Association Serum/Hydrogel Surfactant (max15%)*
EQ+QB 1.0%+2.0% 1.0%+2.0%

 

* Non-ionic surfactants have excellent foam, creaminess and silky sensory properties. Anionic surfactants have more astringent foam. In both cases the maximum surfactant limit is 15%.

 

Reduction of Hair Drying Time

Carbogreen QB - Formulation Guidelines

The formulation with CARBOGREEN QB reduces hair drying time.