Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
Due to the encapsulation, menthol can be easily solubilized in water with good stability.
Applications & Uses
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 10%
- Application pH Range
- 5 - 8
- Applications
- Crème
- Lotion
- Gel
- Cleansing Systems
- Color Cosmetics (hydrous)
- Formulation Guidelines
- Use Level: 1-10%
- Add to water phase prior to emulsification
- Ensure it is completely solubilized before continuing the formula
- Recommended formulation pH: 5-8
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Colorless liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Typical Properties
- Composition
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Active Concentration | 2 - 3 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Cyclodextrin | 6 - 10 | % | — |
| Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin | 14-22 | % | — |
| Maltodextrin | 8 - 12 | % | — |
| Menthol | 2 - 3 | % | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | 0.2-0.4 | % | — |
| Water | 55-65 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical Information
The encapsulation is formed by an “oligomer complex”. Oligomer complex technology utilizes a highly hydrophilic polymer (dextrin) to encapsulate the active. Below is the schematic of the encapsulation:
- Compatibility
No known incompatibilities
Storage & Handling
- Storage & Handling
BioGenic Menthosol-200 can be stored at room temperature in an appropriate container, tightly sealed.