Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Performance Highlights
- A botanical complex containing a patented antimicrobial peptide for use in products associated with treating acne symptoms
- Can be formulated with an approved OTC acne ingredient, such as salicylic acid, or simply used in a toner for healthy skin maintenance; Clinical data available upon request
- Exhibits excellent activity against the p-acne bacterium alone, and found to be even more effective in combination with salicylic acid
- Allows salicylic acid to be synergistically formulated near the 0.5% level, the lowest permissible use level for acne treatment
- Other products formulated near the 2% salicylic acid level are much higher in irritation
- Salicylic acid is comedolytic, opening up the infected pores to allow oxygen in while also enabling Oligopeptide
- 10 free access into the pores for maximum performance
- Rice Bran, Boswellia Serrata and Honey extracts included to soothe and smooth the skin
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- Use Level
- 0 - 0.5% (Clinical)
- Formulation Guidelines
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and other formula types
- Add to the water phase of all emulsion types; clinical use level of 5%
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Microbial Content | max. 100 | CFU/g | — |
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 0.30 - 2.50 | wt% | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 0.98 - 1.15 | — | — |
| Viscosity | 300,000-700,000 | cPs | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
16kg pail and 180kg drum