Structure ZEA

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Starches
INCI Name: Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Aesthetic Enhancer,
Emulsion Stabilizer,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 53124-00-8, 113894-92-1, 39346-84-4
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers,
Visual Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability,
Easy Dispersability,
Easy to Dissolve In Cold Water,
Emulsion Stabiliser,
Good Electrolyte Tolerance,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims: Biodegradable,
Clean at Sephora,
Credo Clean Standard,
Naturally Derived,
Non-GMO,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Key Benefits: Multifunctional: thickener and emulsion stabilizer

Naturally derived polymer

Biodegradable

Shear thinning

Does not require neutralization

Flexible over pH range 3-9

For instant viscosity applications: pH >10

Excellent tolerance to electrolytes and cationics

Enhances hair treatment formulations (curly and colored hair)

ldeal for boosting viscosity in formulations that require instant dispersion

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Powder
AP/Deo Applications: Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Hair Care Applications: Hair Bleach,
Hair Color,
Hair Styling Products,
Hair Treatment & Repair
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Shaving Cream
Sun Care Applications: After Sun Products
Suggested Applications: Hair treatment products

Natural creams

Lotions

Powdered bleach

Powdered hair dyes

Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH Value	3 - 9	—	—

Technical Details & Test Data

Thickening: Structure ZEA starch thickens at very low pH, though viscosity can be built up to pH 10. Optimal pH stability: 3-7.

Figure1: Effect of pH on viscosity; 5% active polymer in water solution

Figure 2: Thickening efficiency of Structure ZEA starch when used in different levels (supply form) in water solution
Emulsion Stabilization: Structure ZEA starch provides good stabilization in emulsion systems over a period of 12 weeks.

Figure: Stability of emulsion over 12 weeks at 45°C

Packaging & Availability