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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet
Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Skin Care Applications
- Use Level
- 3.5 - 5 %
- Application
- Ideal to formulate fluid emulsions making it suitable for cleansing milks, serums, toners and makeup removers.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Oily liquid
- Odor
- Characteristic
- Miscible in
- Mineral oils
- Soluble in
- Plant-derived oils, Fatty alcohols, Fatty acids and their esters
- Microbiological Values
- Composition
- Characteristics
- Properties
- Made from plant-derived raw materials, palm oil-free.
- For low viscosity liquid crystals emulsions as an alternative to PEG emulsifiers.
- It can be used through a cold-processing technique, with no need to heat phases, if all ingredients are liquids. This process is environmentally friendly, saving time and energy.
- Compatible with all active ingredients.
- The emulsion obtained is stable, silky, fresh, pleasant to apply and resistant to variations in temperature.
- Pleasantly light and silky sensation, even when high quantities of oleaginous substances are present. Eudermic properties with moisturizing and nourishing effect.
- Anti-inflammatory action. Up to 63% of reduction of IL-8 level.
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Total Bacteria | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
Total Molds | max. 100 | CFU/g | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate | 75 - 80 | % | - |
Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
Dry Residue (at 105°C) | min. 90 | % | - |
Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables | 5 - 10 | % | - |
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil | 10 - 20 | % | - |
Acid Number | max. 15 | mg KOH/g | - |
Saponification Number | 120 - 140 | mg KOH/g | - |
Heavy Metals | max. 10 | ppm | - |
HLB | 12.0 | - | - |
pH (5% water solution, at 25°C) | 5 - 7 | - | - |
Solvent | None | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Test
- It has been proven that liquid crystal emulsions moisturize the epidermis and protect it by reducing TEWL.
- In-vitro efficacy test : high anti-inflammatory action, up to 63% of reduction of IL - 8 level.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 Months
- Storage
If kept indoors in original packaging and under normal storage conditions the product remains intact for 36 months. Although within specifications due to the natural and vegetal origin of the raw materials used in the production process there might be slight changes in color or transparency from one batch to another which nonetheless do not affect the product performances. It is advisable to stir before incorporating in final applications.