Kelco-Care™ diutan gum

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Ingredient Origin

Fermentation

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Suspending Agent,

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers,

Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Broad pH Stability,

Compatibility,

Excellent Stability,

Fiber Enrichment,

Formula Stability,

Good Electrolyte Tolerance,

Good Rheological Properties,

Hair Conditioning,

High Viscosity,

Improved Thickness,

Light Feel,

Silky Feel,

Specific Sensory Performance,

Split Ends Repair,

Superior Suspension,

Temperature stability,

Thermal Stability

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Naturally Derived,

Non-Toxic,

Sustainable

Features and Benefits

• Can impart fiber protection and split ends repair
• Effective across a broad pH range, allowing formulation flexibility
• Is not degraded by cellulase/amylase enzymes
• Light skin feel
• Provides long-term viscosity and system stability over a broad temperature range enabling product consistency over time for consumers
• Provides 'no-drip' rheology to hair color formulations
• Provides silky and conditioned sensory to the hair
• Shear-thinning rheology for smooth flow in hair and skin products
• Very efficient viscosity builder at lower total solids

Product Highlights

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation designed specifically for use in cosmetics and other personal-care applications. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum has exceptionally good thermal stability, is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols, and is readily biodegradable. This innovative technology won the Innovation Zone Silver Prize for Functional Ingredients at In-Cosmetics Korea 2021. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum products are manufactured by CP Kelco U.S., INC. Kelco- Care™ is a trademark of CP Kelco and is used under license.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Color Cosmetics,

Hair Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care,

Sun Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Application Format

Bar,

Creams,

Gel,

Leave On,

Lotions,

Masks,

Powder,

Rinse Off,

Serum,

Spray,

Stick

Bath & Shower Applications

Bar Soaps,

Body Wash

Color Cosmetic Applications

Foundation,

Mascara,

Primers

Hair Care Applications

Hair Color,

Hair Conditioner,

Hair Spray,

Hair Treatment & Repair

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap,

Intimate Hygiene Products

Skin Care Applications

Body Cream,

Body Lotion,

Body Powder,

Cleansing Milk,

Face Lotion,

Facial Cleanser,

Facial Mask,

Night Creams,

Shaving Lotion,

Skin Gel,

Skin Serums

Sun Care Applications

After Sun Products,

Sunscreen Gel,

Sunscreen Lotion

Use Level

0.05 - 0.5 wt%

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Odor

Slight

Appearance

White to tan powder

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Plate Count	max. 500	cfu/g	KTM800
Escherichia coli	Not detected	in 1g	KTM802
Salmonella	Not detected	in 1g	KTM804
Staphylococcus aureus	Not detected	in 1g	KTM806
Pseudomonas aeruginosa	Not detected	in 1g	KTM807
Total Yeast and Molds Count	max. 100	cfu/g	KTM803
Coliforms	Not detected	—	KTM801

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Renewable Carbon Index	min. 0.50	—	—
Isopropanol	max. 750	ppm	KTM520
Ash Content	max. 10	%	KTM255
Loss on Drying	max. 15	%	KTM003
Particle Size (#80 Mesh)	min. 95	%	KTM004
Viscosity	4000 - 7000	cPs	KTM237

Nature Based Materials

Ferment Extract (Sphingomonas) - China

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China)

Regulatory Status

• Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.
• China compliant

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Storage & Handling

Storage Information & Retest Period

• Store in a roofed and well-ventilated area in the unopened original packaging. Consult SDS for additional pertinent details.
• Recommended retest period is 1,095 days from the date of manufacture.