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COBIOGUM

COBIOGUM is a white odorless powder obtained from the seeds endosperm of the Caesalpina spinosa, a native tree from Peru commonly known as Tara. 100% plant origin, is a natural gelling ingredient alternative to chemical thickeners.

INCI Name: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Functions: Film Former, Gel Former, Moisturizing Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

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

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Naturally Derived, Odor-free, Organic, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, ECOCERT GREENLIFE, ISO 14001, ISO 16128, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Ease of Formulation, Film Forming, High Viscosity, Hydrating, Reduces Stickiness, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Soft Feel, Versatility

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
39300-88-4
EC No.
254-409-6

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

The main component of COBIOGUM are galactomannans, a kind of polysaccharides with a unique hydrocolloid nature which provides wonderful rheological properties.

COBIOGUM is compatible with most raw materials used in cosmetic formulations, either in hot or cold process.
It is stable in a wide range of pH and easy to formulate with surfactants and electrolytes.
The sensory profile is characterized by a soft feel and silky sensation, with no sticky effect.

At formulations COBIOGUM ability to retain moisture makes it an especially interesting cosmetics ingredient, it gellyfies easily in water.
COBIOGUM is versatile and can be used in both skin and hair offering immediate hydration and smoothness.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
0.1% - 2%
Cosmetic Use
  • Natural gelling agent
  • Film-forming active
  • Natural moisturizer
  • Easy to formulate even at cold process
  • ISO 16128 100% Natural

Properties

Physical Form
Dispersible in
Water
Insoluble in
Oil

Regulatory & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Properties
  • Skin moisturizer: Acute Hydration 4h

At T0, T30min, T2h and T4h, in-vivo in 11 volunteers, COBIOGUM presented a statistically significant increase of 7.0%, 10.7% and 5.8% in the skin hydration after 30 min, 2h and 4h of the application when compared with placebo and control:

Skin Hydration Change Regarding T0

COBIOGUM - Properties

 

COBIOGUM viscosity curve

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