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Polycos CA-3001 ECO

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Polycos CA-3001 ECO is a conditioning polymer derived from a natural source (guar gum). The product is vegan, COSMOS-compliant, boron-free, and produced using a water-saving process technology. It offers excellent thickening, conditioning, and foam-boosting properties. The polymer is substantive to hair and provides superior effects on wet and dry combability. It delivers a silky, smooth feel to hair without causing buildup, and it also imparts a soft skin feel. Polycos CA-3001 ECO is ideal for use in various personal care products such as shower gels, body washes, liquid soaps, soap bars, shampoos, conditioners, and more.

INCI Name: Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Conditioner

Labeling Claims: Boron-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold Processable, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Halal, Organic Certified, Vegan

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Easy Dispersability, Foam Enhancement, Good Dry Combing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Softening, Improved Thickness, No Build Up, Silky Feel, Smooth Feel, Substantivity

Synonyms: Cyamopsis gum, E 412, α-D-galacto-β-D-Mannan, α-D-Galactopyrano-β-D-mannopyranan

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Use Level
0.1 - 1.0 %

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellowish fine powder
Odor
Characteristic
Dispersible in
Water
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Granulation (< 75 μm)min. 85%-
Loss on Dryingmax. 12%-
Nitrogen Contentmax. 2.1%-
pH Value (of 1% solution)9.0 - 11.0--
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Viscosity (1% solution, 20 rpm, 2 h. at 25°C)2000 - 4000mPasBrookfield RVT
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeast and Molds Countmax. 200cfu/g-
Total Plate Countmax. 1000cfu/g-
Soulubility
  • Cold processable
  • Can be easily dispersed in water;
  • To start the hydration of the polymer, the pH-value need to be adjusted between 6.0 to 7.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Multiwall polytreated paper bags of 25kg net

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

When the product is stored under dry and cool conditions, in the unopened original package and in a well ventilated area, the product can be used safely for minimum 24 months. It is a general fact, that natural hydrocolloids lose viscosity over time.