Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Characteristics
- 99% Biosourced
- Easy to Formulate
- Recommended pH 3-5
- Adapted for Emulsions and Solids
- No Competition with human food chain
- Green Chemistry
- No Solvent
- Palm Free
- One Pot, No Waste Process
- Readily Biodegradable
- No GHS Warning Labels
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Sun Care Applications
- Use Level
- 4-12% for emulsion (Up to 40% for solid)
Properties
- Odor
- Neutral
- Typical Properties
- Compatible With
- Non-ionic polysaccharides, oils, silicones
- Sodium gluconate, Sodium lactate
- Incompatible With
- Xanthan gum, Sodium alginate, Cellulose gum
- Soda, Sodium citrate
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Chain Length | C18-C22 | — | — |
| Active Material | 20 - 35 | % | — |
| Brassica Alcohol | min. 60 | % | — |
| Melting Point | 65 - 70 | °C | — |
| Recommended pH | max. 5 | — | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- O/W Emulsification Process
Buffer Solution
For maximum performance, the formula must contain a lactic acid and sodium lactate buffer solution. This buffer solution must be added regardless of the pH conditions
observed.
Buffer Solution % m/m Sodium Lactate 31.5%(AM) Lactic Acid 18.5%(AM) Water to 100% pH 4.3 - Performance Test
- Material readily biodegradable: 94% within 28 days (OECD 301B)
- Low ecotoxicity ingredient EC50 (48H) Daphnia (OECD 202) = 83.8 mg/L
- Natural origin index = 0.99 according to ISO 16128
As effective of a detangler as behentrimonium chloride for hair.
Develop non-irritating solid make-up removers that won't dry out the skin!
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Clean & dry Place