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Sensomer™ Tara polymer

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Sensomer™ Tara polymer is a multifunctional, natural film former and thickener with excellent sensory and synergistic behavior with other thickeners, obtained by a 100% mechanical process undertaken on the Tara seed endosperm. COSMOS approved, Vegan suitable, microbiome friendly, readily biodegradable according to OECD 301F, and NOC 100% according to ISO16128. Suitable for skin care, hair care and hair color applications.

INCI Name: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Conditioner, Film Former, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO, Organic, Sulfate-free, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China), COSMOS, ECOCERT, ISO 16128, Microbiome-friendly , OECD Certified, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Anti-Pollution, Conditioning, Curl Retention, Detangling, Ease of Styling, Emulsion Stabiliser, Excellent Softness, Film Forming, Good Dry Combing, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Rheological Properties, Good Wet Combing, Hair Conditioning, High Viscosity, Improved Thickness, Non-Draggy Feel, Non-Sticky, Scalp Protection Effect, Sensory Enhancement, Silky Feel, Skin Microbiome Friendly, Soft Feel, Sprayability, Spreadability

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin

Features & Benefits

Benefits
  • Conditioning sensory
  • Good curl definition and retention
  • 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
  • No-drip rheology in coloration
  • Silky sensory with no stringiness, drag, or stickiness
  • Softness and spreadability
  • Synergy with Kelco-Care™ diutan gum increases the yield value leading to robust emulsion stabilization and higher viscosity

Applications & Uses

Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 3% (Skin&sun care applications), min. 0.3% (Treatments), min. 0.8% (Conditioners), 1% - 3% (Styling), 0.75% - 1% (Hair Color)

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
White Powder
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmin. 100cfu/gCOA
Yeasts and Moldsmax. 50cfu/gCOA
Escherichia coliAbsentper 10gCOA
Galactomannansmin. 85%COA
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Moisturemax. 12COA
pH (1%)5 - 7.5%COA
Viscosity (Hot)5200 - 6000mPa.sCOA
Particle Size (through 120 mesh screen)98.0%COA
Viscosity (Cold)3000 - 4000COA

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
730 days
Storage Condition

Stored in sealed containers, at room temperature and in a cool, dry and ventilated place.