Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 9012-76-4
- EC No.
- 618-480-0
- Product Families
- Product Information
- Chemical Description : Chitosan powder
- Raw Material Basis : Marine (chitin from shrimp shells)
- Manufacturing Procedure : Partial deacetylation of chitin
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
- Hydamer HCMF gives a protective layer so that hair does not stick together
- Hydamer HCMF’s protective crack-free film, makes hair fibers not drying out
- Hydamer HCMF has a low sensitivity to atmospheric moisture and is easy to wash out
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Uses
- HYDAMER™ HCMF is a cationic film former of marine origin. It is suitable for use as a fixative polymer in styling products, such as mousses, setting lotions and pump sprays.
- HYDAMER™ HCMF exhibits excellent repair effects on hair, and can be used in hair conditioning lotions to treat split ends.
- Applications
- Hair setting
- Hair gels
- Styling mousses
- Styling creams
- Curl Retention
- Hair-tip fluids
- Antidandruff preparations
- Hair tonics
- Conditioner
Properties
- Appearance
- off white to beige - almost odorless powder
- Odor
- Conforms to standard
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Soluble in
- Acidic solution (at pH 4 to 5)
- Quality Specifications
- Stabilizing Additives / Auxiliaries
- Preservatives : Not present
- Antioxidants : Not present
- Solvents : Not present
- Others : Not present
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Substance | min. 95 | % | NMKL23 |
| Total Nitrogen | 7.5 - 9 | % | NMKL6/Fosstec (Kjeldahl) |
| Ash Content | max. 0.5 | % | ISO 5984 - 550o C |
| Viscosity (RV2, 20⁰C, 20 rpm; 1% in 0.4% Glycolic Acid) | 50 - 150 | mPas | ISO 2555 |
| Deacetylation Degree | min. 75 | % | — |
| Molecular Weight | 50,000 - 1,000,000 | g/mol | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Usage Procedure
- In order to obtain a clear, aqueous solution, small amounts of acids must be added, e.g. for a 1% solution about 0.4 – 0.6% of acid is needed. It is recommended to only use glycolic, benzoic, acetic or lactic acid, but citric and tartaric acid is not suitable to use.
- It is suggested to produce the solution at room temperature by using the following procedure: add water to HYDAMER™ HCMF and stir it briefly to obtain a dispersion. Then the acid solution (e.g. pre-dissolved glycolic acid in a small amount of water) should be added gradually. Stir the mixture gently until it becomes a clear solution (within 30-60 min). The pH of the resulting solution must be adjusted to pH 4 to 5. The final formulation pH must be less than 6.0.
- Depending on the intended application, it is recommended to filter the solution before it is incorporated into the formulation. HYDAMER™ HCMF is not compatible with anionic compounds. It is limited compatible with isopropanol (e.g. a 2% solution of HYDAMER™ HCMF with a maximum of 40% isopropanol) and with more than 60% ethanol (with a-hydroxy-isobutyric acid: compatible up to 80% ethanol).
- HYDAMER™ HCMF is not suitable for use in alkaline formulations such as deo-sticks. The application concentration should be in the range from 0.05 to 0.15% AS.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 4 Years
- Storage & Shelf life
Hydamer™ HCMF remains stable for at least four years in its original unopened container protected from moisture and at temperatures below 30⁰C. Upon request, Chitinor can test the most critical characteristics of Hydamer™ HCMF. If the tests are within limits, the retest date can be prolonged for another year. Hydamer™ HCMF does not contain any preservatives. Store the containers indoor prevented from sunlight.