Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Features and Benefits
Easy Manufacturing
- Can be added in the heat-up or cool-down processing steps, or in post-manufacturing for remediating the viscosity of the final product
- Liquid: Easy to handle and to pump
Easy Formulation/product development
- Best thickening power compared to the similar competitor’s products, for all surfactant systems, especially for non-sulfate surfactants such as mild amino acid based surfactants, APG, SCI, etc.
- Synergy in thickening with salt and the common hydrophobic thickeners
- Nonionic: Compatible with all surfactant systems
- Neutral impact on foaming
- Great for developing a clear and high % perfume oil shampoo and shower gels
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Color Cosmetic Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Home Care Applications
- I&I Cleaning Applications
- Personal Hygiene Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 0.5 – 5 %
- Applications
Surfactant-based Personal Cleansing products
Shampoo, body washes, foam bath, facial cleanser, hand cleanser, liquid soaps, detergent gel, etc.
Hair care products
Hair treatment, Hair conditioners, Hair styling products, etc.
O/W Emulsion products, as co-emulsifier and thickener
Skin care lotions and creams
- Usage Guidelines
0.5 – 5 % dosage. Add at any stage of processing before temperature cools down below 35C, and mix until dissolved completely.
Rescuing Production Batches - there are two specific methods for boosting viscosity in batches that fail to meet specifications:
Method 1
A) Mix in a pail or drum the Sorbithix L100 with a decyl glucoside APG surfactant at 40-45° C for 10-20 minutes until solution is clear.
B) Add this blend into the tank and mix at 25°C and above. The actual mixing time required depends on the size of tank, mixing equipments, and the temperature. At 25, it may take about 30 minutes. At 30 -35°C, it takes much less time.
Method 2
If you can warm the batch up to about 35°C, you can add Sorbithix L-100 directly into the tank, and mix to the right viscosity. The amount of time it takes to dissolve the Sorbithix L-100 into the shampoo or shower gel depends on the tank geometry, size, and mixing equipments. That said, internal lab testing has shown that it can take as little as five minutes. ** dissolution rate depends greatly on temperature**
Suitable for pH 4.5 – 7
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Mild, no offensive odor
- Appearance
- Translucent liquid
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bulk Viscosity (10 rpm, SP #4, 25°C) | 8,000 - 16,000 | cP | — |
| Dry Residue | 72 - 76 | % | — |
| Heavy metal Content | max.20 | ppm | — |
| pH Value (Water/isopropanol Solution) | 6.5 - 7.5 | — | — |
| Residual 1,4-Dioxane Content | max. 1 | ppm | — |
| Residual Ethylene Oxide | max. 1 | ppm | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy Tests
Maximum Performance In All Surfactant Systems
Figure 1: Sulfate-Free Glutamate Dosage Comparison
Figure 2: Sulfate-Free SLI Dosage Comparison
Figure 3: Sulfate-Free AOS Dosage Comparison
Figure 4: SLS/SLES Dosage Comparison
Safety & Health
- Toxicological Data
RIPT and HET-CAM test in Progress
Hen's Egg Test Chorioallantoic Membrane (HET-CAM) Test
- The test method was based on that described in INVITTOX. 1992. Protocol No. 47: HET-CAM Test. This test is a non-animal test alternative to the Draize methodology. SorbiThix L-100 was tested as a 5% aqueous solution from a laboratory prepared lot with similar composition to the commercial lots.
- The irritation potential of 5% SorbiThix L-100 was determined to have The Irritation Score (IS) of zero. Its irritation potential was classified as none/slight.
Repeated Irritation Patch Test (RIPT Test)
Repeated Irritation Patch Test (RIPT Test) with 10% of SorbiThix L-100 on 50 subjects. It was not associated with skin irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in human subjects, and was "DermatologistTested".
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
200 kg in 55 gallon open head plastic drum. 18 kg in 5 gallon pail
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Store the product in its original package, sealed tightly, and avoid extremely low and high temperatures
- After each use, seal the package immediately and tightly to prevent it from drying