Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 9004-62-0
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Key Attributes
- Non-GMO wood PECF certified
- Easy to handle powder form
- Highly efficient thickener
- Can be used in personal care formulations within a range of pH 3 to 10
- Does not meet the definition of a nanomaterial as listed in Article 2(k) of the EU Cosmetic Regulation
- To the best of our knowledge this product does not contain ingredients of animal origin.
- To the best of our knowledge this product complies with California Prop 65.
- Product Benefits
- Bio-derived from cellulose a renewable
- Inherent, primary biodegradability
- 60% bio-derived carbon weight
- Highly efficient thickening for delightful textures
- High degree of solution clarity
- Improved emulsion stability
- Non-irritating to skin and eyes
- Formulating Benefits
- Easy to use, nonionic, water-dispersible powder
- Broad viscosity ranges available
- Compatible with a wide range of surfactants
- Excellent salt/electrolytes tolerance
- Broad compatibility over a wide pH range (3 to 10)
- High product quality (low impurities)
- Consistent, reproducible end products
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Formulating Tips
Agitation of solutions at a pH 7.0 or lower is recommended to make initial dispersion of
CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener in water. After the CELLOSIZE™ HEC
PCG-10 Europe Thickener is well dispersed, subsequent pH increase and temperature
increase can be used to speed up hydration and dissolution if required. Once hydrated
CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener can be used in personal care formulations that can have a pH within the range pH 3 - 10.Graph 1: pH effect on CELLOSIZE™ HEC Thickener hydration time
Graph 2: Temperature effect on CELLOSIZE™ HEC Thickener hydration / dissolution time
- Recommended Applications
Areas of potential use for CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener encompass a wide range of cosmetic and toiletry applications such as:
- Hair care
- Skin care
- Color cosmetics
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bulk Density | min. 0.35 | g/cm³ | |
| Contamination (Specks) | max. 2 | count | P1B-44C-0.14 |
| Hydration Time | 5 - 15 | min | 1B-44C-0.55 |
| Particle Size (Through 20 mesh, < 841 micron) | min. 98 | % | 1B-44C-0.6 |
| pH (at 25°C, 1% Water) | 5.5 - 7.0 | 1B-44C-0.4 | |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.336 | ||
| Volatiles Content | max. 6 | wt% | DOWM-10668 |
| Water Insolubles | max. 1.0 | wt% | 1B-44C-0.2 |
| Ash Content (as Sodium carbonate) | max. 3 | wt% | P1B-44C- 0.9(I&II) |
| Brookfield Viscosity (at 25°C in 1% water, LV#4, 30 rpm) | 4400 - 6000 | mPa.s | |
| Bio-based Carbon Weight | 60 | % | |
| Viscosity (1%, aqueous solution) | 4400 - 6000 | cP | 102670 |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Surfactant Compatibility
The nonionic structure of CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener offers good compatibility with surfactants and other formulation ingredients like inorganics salts, gums, resins.
Storage & Handling
- Usable Life and Storage
CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener is a water-soluble solid that is normally supplied as a powder in multi-ply papers bags. Moisture and heat can cause CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener to form lumps, so bags should be stored in a dry location at a temperature less than 40°C.
Good housekeeping should be used when handling CELLOSIZE™ HEC PCG-10 Europe Thickener powder to reduce the risk of slipping hazards. If CELLOSIZE™ powder is spilled, as much as possible should be swept before it becomes wet. Washing with water, solvents, or most cleaning products will probably not be effective and may increase the slipping hazard. High pressure water blasting can be used to remove buildup of material.
- Disposal Considerations
Dispose in accordance with all local, state (provincial) and federal regulations. Empty containers may contain hazardous residues. This material and its container must be disposed in a safe and legal manner.