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Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- INCI Name
- Vitamin Type
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Benefits
Due to the encapsulation, Gentinol-200UP offers easy formulation by post-add mixing, as well as excellent stability in various formulations.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 2%
- Application pH Range
- max. 5.5
- Applications
- O/W Crème
- O/W Lotion
- Formulation Guidelines
- Use Level: 0.5-2%
- Suggested final formulation pH <5.5
- Use in O/W formulations
- Post add into formulation after emulsification
- Not temperature sensitive
- Soluble in Butylene Glycol and Ethanol
- Insoluble in Water
Properties
- Physical Form
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| 1,2-Hexanediol | 1.2 - 1.80 | % | — |
| BHT | 3.20 - 4.80 | % | — |
| Disodium EDTA | 0.42 - 0.62 | % | — |
| Epigallocatechin Gallate | 2.85 - 4.27 | % | — |
| Ethoxydiglycol | 5.75 - 8.63 | % | — |
| Poloxamer 235 | 17.08 - 25.62 | % | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | 7.21 - 10.81 | % | — |
| Retinol | 8 - 12 | % | — |
| Sodium Ascorbate | 3.86 - 5.80 | % | — |
| Water | 34.24 - 41.84 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Information
The encapsulation is formed by an “polymeric micelle”. This technology utilizes amphiphilic polymers to form micelles that encapsulate the active. Below is the schematic of the encapsulation:
- Compatibility
No known incompatibilities
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
Gentinol-200UP can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container, tightly sealed.