Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 404-86-4
- EC No.
- 206-969-8
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Benefits
Formulation Benefits
- Improved stability and reduce incompatibility of skin care ingredients
- Allows introduction of high concentration of silicone
- Compatible in water based and low viscosity formulations
- Maintains rheology and viscosity of formulations
- Improves product performance and shelf life
- Reduce the concentration/ eliminate the use of emulsifier.
- Increased speed to market through easy formulation
Benefits Of CapsaicinCapsaicin is a chili pepper extract with analgesic properties. Capsaicin is a neuropeptide
releasing agent selective for primary sensory peripheral neurons. Capsaicin can be used in skin and personal care applications for heating. Capsaicin is most often used as a topical analgesic and exists in many formulations of cream, liquid, and patch preparations of various strengths; however, it may also be found in some dietary supplements. Capsaicin is a naturally-occurring botanical irritant in chili peppers, synthetically derived for pharmaceutical formulations.Sensory Benefits
- Provides “heating or warming feeling” on skin
- No sticky feel on skin
- Improves spreading on skin
- Long lasting / low dosage
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Application and Recommended Use Level
Application Recommended Use Level (w/w) Skin care 1% to 10% Personal Care 1% to 10% - Formulation Guidelines
Typically the easiest way to incorporate PotenzaTM Touch CP is to simply add it as the last ingredient prior to adding any thickener or stabilizer.
Withholding some water from the formulation to be added to the PotenzaTM Touch CP on a 1:1 basis prior to addition can be helpful.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Odorless
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Capsaicin Content | 8 - 12 | % | |
| Total Capsules | 40-43 | % | - |
| pH | 3.5-4.5 | - | - |
| Viscocity | 30-150 | cps | - |
| Particle Size | 5-50 | microns | - |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Product Form
PotenzaTM Touch CP is delivered as a suspension in water in 10kg, 20kg, 200kg and 1000kg packs.
Storage & Handling
- Storage and Handling
Product can be stored for 12 months at 35°C without loss of performance.
PotenzaTM Touch CP will cake and thicken over time. Insertion of a paddle stirrer at slow to medium speed will redisperse the material easily over 1 or 2 hours.