Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
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- Features
POLYSOL® PGA is well-suited for the solubilization of essential oils, vitamins and liposoluble active ingredients. It works well across a wide range of pH values, including in the presence of mildly cationic substances, offering an efficacious “natural” alternative to traditional solubilizing agents.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1 - 3 %
- Applications
- Micellar waters, Clear cleansers, Gels, Spray emulsions, Wet wipes.
- It is advisable to not use strong acids or bases in order to guarantee the stability of the final product, as these could cause the solubilizing agent to saponify.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Soluble in
- Water, Ethanol, Propylene glycol
- Microbiological Values
- Characteristics
- Properties
- 100% plant-derived and palm-free
- No impact on the odor and color of final formulations.
- Easy to use, it works well across a wide range of pH values and provides moisturizing properties.
- It can enhance the fragrance persistence on the skin for a long period due to the absence or limited quantities of alcohol.
- No negative effects on foaming properties when mixed with surfactants.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Total Bacteria | max. 100 | CFU/g | |
| Total Molds | max. 100 | CFU/g |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dry Residue (at 105°C) | 66 - 72 | % | - |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.15 - 1.19 | g/ml | - |
| HLB | 15.0 | - | - |
| pH (5% water solution, at 25°C) | 5.5 - 7.5 | - | - |
| Heavy Meatls | max. 10 | ppm |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test
In neither the “in vitro” nor the human trials did POLYSOL® PGA manifest any detectable sensitizing effects; it can be considered hypoallergenic.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 Months