Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 68990-67-0
- EC No.
- 273-620-4
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Benefits
- Non-allergenic
- Mild to sensitive skin
- Food grade (GRAS)
- Regulates Sebum
- Reduces pH
- Vegan
Suitable for:
- All skin types
- Sensitive skin
- Irritated Skin
- Baby Care Products
- Sun Care Products
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Baby Care Applications
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Recommended Uses & Known Applications
As an Active Ingredient:
- Anti-irritant
- Anti-microbial
- Immuno-stimulant
As a Functional Ingredient:
- Foaming Agent
- Cleanser
- Dispersing Agent
- Co-emulsifier
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Light amber liquid
- Odor
- None at recommended usage level
- Typical Properties
- Microbiological Values
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Additives (Ascorbic acid content) | max. 1.0 | % w/w | — |
| Additives (Citric acid content) | max. 1.0 | % w/w | — |
| Concentration (at 20⁰C) | 21.0 ± 2.0 | °Brix | Refractometer Analysis |
| Concentration (Purified quillaja extract solid content) | min. 18.0 | % w/w | — |
| Concentration (Triterpenic saponins content) | 14.5 ± 1.5 | % w/w | RP-UPLC Analysis |
| Loss on Drying | 80.0 ± 2.0 | % w/w | — |
| pH | 3.70-4.20 | — | — |
| Specific Gravity (approx. 8.84 Pounds/ Gallon) | min. 1.06 | — | — |
| Color Absorbance (5°Brix diluted filtered sample, 520 nm) | max. 0.700 | — | — |
| Preservatives | None | — | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Aerobic Plate Count | max. 1000 | CFU/g | — |
| Mold | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Yeast | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory
Quillaja saponaria Molina is approved for use in food and beverages by the FDA under CFR 172.510, FEMA number 2973. CAS N° 68990-67-0. Certified organic.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Foaming Capabilities & Compatibility
- There has been a desire to replace or reduce the use of traditional synthetic surfactants such as Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLES) due to the increasing awareness of its potential harmful effects and to use plant-based ingredients instead
- Purified Quillaja when used alone foams less than high-foaming surfactants, a common feature of mild surfactants. However, a blend with coco-glucoside (CG) using a ratio of 80:20 has a better foaming power than a blend prepared with SLES
- Compatible with Natural and Synthetic Polymers, Pigments & Powders (useful for preparing foundations)
- Interacts well with mineral salts and organic thickeners
- Produces small, homogeneous bubbles.
- Effects of Quillaja on Skin
- Skin is less greasy and less shiny
- Washes away skin impurities
- Product is mild on skin
- Skin is less sensitive
- Reduces sebum
- Pores are less evident
- No known adverse reactions
- Cleansing of the skin with traditional surfactant molecules always has a double-sided effect. While removing the excess sebum, the risks of irritating the skin thus stimulating further sebum production is probable.
- Residual surfactant trapped on the skin can worsen long-term irritation and increase discomfort.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Packaging
Packed in one or five gallon HDPE plastics containers
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year
- Shelf Life
One year when stored at 5 to 25° C in the unopened originally sealed container.