Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Primary Feedstocks
- Coconut
- Palm
- Castor
- Corn
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features & Benefits
- Enables silicone-free formulations
- Provides tack reduction
- Matches the spreading speed of 10 cSt dimethicone
- Dispersing emollient for color pigments and inorganic UV filters
- Improve skin-feel in creams and lotions
- Enhance shine and texture on hair
- Use in conditioners, anti-frizz, and styling products
- Reduce greasiness of natural oils
- Green Chemistry & Sustainable Life Cycle Highlights
Sustainable Design: Sustainability is embedded in INOLEX's design philosophy. LexFeel™ N5 MB design was guided by the Principles of Green Chemistry and life cycle thinking.
The following are the green chemistry & sustainable life cycle highlights.
- Non-persistent in the environment
- Water is only reaction byproduct
- 98% atom economy
- Non-irritating to skin or eyes
- Solvent-free process
- Low energy manufacturing process especially compared to the manufacture of silicones
- 100% renewable plant feedstocks
- Expected to be readily biodegradable*
*Based on its structure and/or the biodegradability of its components
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- AP/Deo Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- max. 100%
- Product Applications
Suitable for all applications.
- Instruction for Use
Add to oil phase, can be used in hot or cold process
Properties
- Physical Form
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Natural Origin Index | 1.0 | — | — |
| Biobased Content | 100.0 | % | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Standards & Certifications
- USDA Certified Biobased Content
- Biodegradable
- NSF/ANSI 305 Approved
- Clean Beauty Preferred
- Halal Certified
- Vegan & Cruelty-free
- Kosher Compliant
- RSPO Mass Balanced Certified
Technical Details & Test Data
- Science Behind
The LexFeel™ N Series products were specifically optimized to mimic the sensory and function of different viscosity dimethicones. These ingredients pair a highly versatile plant-based copolymer with a soft and lightweight ester, creating a synergistic blend superior to one component alone.
- LexFeel™ N5 MB Sensory Profile
- LexFeel™ N5 MB Spreads Similarly to Dimethicone
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type