Structure XL starch is a naturally-derived and biodegradable rheology and esthetic modifier that enables more stable and natural emulsions for hair and skin care applications. Due to its low surface energy, it reduces the size of emulsion droplets enabling efficient stability and also builds synergistic viscosity with emulsifiers. Easy to use, it takes only two minutes to completely disperse in cold water with no pre-mixes needed. Flexible over wide pH range (3-9).

INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Functions: Aesthetic Enhancer, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Creamy Texture, Dust Reduction, Easy Dispersability, Easy To Use, Easy to Dissolve In Cold Water, Emulsion Stabiliser, Excellent Stability, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Viscosity Boosting

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
53124-00-8, 113894-92-1, 39346-84-4

Features & Benefits

Key Benefits
  • Multifunctional: thickener and emulsion stabilizer
  • Easy to use
  • Quickly and easily disperses in cold water with no pre-mixes needed
  • Non-dusty powder
  • Viscosity thickening synergy with nonionic and amino acid surfactants
  • Good salt tolerance
  • Positive influence on foam properties
  • Rich creamy texture
  • Enables naturally derived skin and hair care products
  • Available globally
  • Approved in China

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
1 - 4%

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value3 - 9ā€”ā€”

Technical Details & Test Data

Synergistic Thickening

When increasing the use level emulsifier (1.75%), STRUCTURE XL starch synergistically increases viscosity

 

Structure XL - Synergistic Thickening

Effects of STRUCTURE XL starch on emulsion viscosity in a multi-fruit base at pH 4.0

Stability

Addition of STRUCTURE XL starch to an emulsion base significantly reduces average emulsion particle size resulting in more stable emulsions.

Structure XL - StabilityEffects of STRUCTURE XL starch on emulsion particle size reduction

 

 

Flexibility

Because of its nonionic character and broad compatibility, STRUCTURE XL starch provides the formulator with the flexibility to formulate over a wide pH range with high amounts of mono- and polyvalent salts (up to 20%) and a large variety of raw materials.

 

Structure XL - FlexibilityFlexibility of STRUCTURE XL starch over a wide pH range

 

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America