Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- 60% bio-based carbon weight
- Non-GMO wood PECF certified
- Easy to handle powder form
- Highly efficient thickener
- Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
- Excellent salt / electrolytes tolerance
- Improve emulsion stability
- High degree of solution clarity
- Inherent, primary biodegradability
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Recommended Applications
Areas of potential use for CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener encompass a wide range of cosmetic and toiletry applications such as:
- Hair care
- Skin care
- Color cosmetics
- Formulating Tips
Agitation of solutions at a pH 7.0 or lower is recommended to make initial dispersion of CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener in water. After the CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener is well dispersed, subsequent pH increase and temperature increase can be used to speed up hydration and dissolution if required. Once hydrated CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener can be used in personal care formulations that can have a pH within the range pH 3 - 10.
pH effect on CELLOSIZE™ HEC Thickener hydration time Graph
Temperature effect on CELLOSIZE™ HEC Thickener hydration / dissolution time
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bio-based Carbon Weight | 60 | % | — |
| Bulk Density | 0.3 - 0.6 | g/cm³ | — |
| Hydration Time | 5 - 15 | min | 1B-44C-0.55 |
| Particle Size (Through 20 mesh, max. 841 micron) | min. 98 | % | 1B-44C-0.6 |
| pH (at 25°C, 2% Water) | 5.5 - 7.0 | — | 1B-44C-0.4 |
| Color (2% Aq sol) | max. 75 | — | P1B-44C-0.8 (Pt-Co) |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.336 | — | — |
| Viscosity (at 2% water) | 4800 - 6000 | cP | 102670 |
| Volatiles Content | max. 6 | wt% | DOWM 102668 |
| Water Insolubles | max. 0.8 | wt% | 1B-44C-0.2 |
| Ash (as sodium carbonate) | max. 4.2 | wt% | P1B-44C-0.9 |
| Contamination (specks) | max. 2 | — | P1B-44C-0.14 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Storage & Handling
- Usable Life and Storage
- CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener is a water-soluble solid that is normally supplied as a powder in multi-ply papers bags. Moisture and heat can cause CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener to form lumps, so bags should be stored in a dry location at a temperature less than 40°C.
- Good housekeeping should be used when handling CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener to reduce the risk of slipping hazards. If CELLOSIZE™ HEC QP-4400H Europe PCG Thickener is spilled, as much as possible should be swept before it becomes wet.
- Washing with water, solvents, or most cleaning products will probably not be effective and may increase the slipping hazard. High pressure water blasting can be used to remove buildup of material.
- Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.