Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Hydrogel Key Benefits
- An aqueous solution of glyceryl polyacrylate and PVM/MA
- High power of water retention and hydration
- Its clathrate, or lattice structure, holds water tightly through hydrogen bonding and van der Waal interactions
- Provides moisturizing esthetics and functionality to formulations
- Can be combined with elastomer gels (2-5%) or low viscosity silicone fluids for improved feel
- Cold process and ease of use
- Immediate solubility in water for crystal clear applications
- Strong moisturizing properties
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Formulation Guidelines
- Can be formulated into oil-in-water emulsions, water-in-oil emulsions and water systems
- Applications include (but are not limited to) skincare, body care and spa formulations -Add to the water phase of all emulsion types
- Can be salt sensitive in some formulas, preferentially used in non-ionic systems
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid, Clear Liquid
- Soluble in
- Water
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Non-Volatile Matter (105°C, 1.5g, 3hrs, Gravity Oven) | 36.00–44.00 | wt% | — |
| pH (1% Solution in water) | 5.00–8.00 | — | — |
| Viscosity at Amorphous State (at 25°C, Brookfield DV-I+, Spindle LV3, 30rpm,measured right after mixing) | 2,400–3,200 | cPs | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
20kg pail and 180kg drum