QUEMINA® 21.257

QUEMINA 21.257 is an instant (= cold water swelling) waxy corn starch which is a special type of amylose-free corn starch consisting mainly of amylopectin. QUEMINA 21.257 features as rheology modifier and thickener. Intensive stirring is required to disperse QUEMINA 21.257 in water without lumping.

Brand: QUEMINA (14 products)

INCI Name: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch

Functions: Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin

Benefit Claims: Formula Stability, Good Consistency, Silky Feel, Soft Feel

Labeling Claims: Amylose-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: ECOCERT, Organic Certified

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name: Corn Starch
INCI Name: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Ingredient Origin: Plant Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.: 9005-25-8
EC No.: 232-679-6
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Formula Stability,

Good Consistency,

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Products Highlights

QUEMINA 21.257 is used as natural rheology modifier in personal care emulsions, mainly in combination with Xanthan.
It provides a soft and silky skin feel.
QUEMINA 21.257 is a powder and can be used also for cold processed formulations.
It is compatible with common used cosmetic raw materials.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Rinse Off
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Hair Gel
Skin Care Applications: Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Moisturizers

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

Fine-flaked powder

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	5 - 8	-	-
Moisture Content	max. 8.0	%	-

Microbiological Values


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Plate Count	max. 500	per g	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: ECOCERT,
Organic Certified

Technical Details & Test Data

Viscosity Curve

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information: • Multiply paper-bags of 25 kg (1 pallet = 30 bags = 750 kg)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 36 months
Storage and Handling: If properly stored under dry conditions (max. 70% relative humidity): at least 36 months from production