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Kelco-Care™ diutan gum

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation, specifically designed for use in cosmetics and personal care applications. It exhibits exceptional thermal stability and is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is readily biodegradable and offers innovative technology for formulating personal care products.

Brand: Kelco-Care™ (1 products)

INCI Name: Sphingomonas Ferment Extract

Ingredient Origin: Fermentation

Functions: Suspending Agent, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Naturally Derived, Non-Toxic, Sustainable

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability, Compatibility, Excellent Stability, Fiber Enrichment, Formula Stability, Good Electrolyte Tolerance, Good Rheological Properties, Hair Conditioning, High Viscosity, Improved Thickness, Light Feel, Silky Feel, Specific Sensory Performance, Split Ends Repair, Superior Suspension, Temperature stability, Thermal Stability

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Sphingomonas Ferment Extract
Ingredient Origin
Fermentation
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Suspending Agent,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Texturizers & Fillers

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Broad pH Stability,
Compatibility,
Excellent Stability,
Fiber Enrichment,
Formula Stability,
Good Electrolyte Tolerance,
Good Rheological Properties,
Hair Conditioning,
High Viscosity,
Improved Thickness,
Light Feel,
Silky Feel,
Specific Sensory Performance,
Split Ends Repair,
Superior Suspension,
Temperature stability,
Thermal Stability
Labeling Claims
Biodegradable,
Naturally Derived,
Non-Toxic,
Sustainable
Features and Benefits
  • Can impart fiber protection and split ends repair
  • Effective across a broad pH range, allowing formulation flexibility
  • Is not degraded by cellulase/amylase enzymes
  • Light skin feel
  • Provides long-term viscosity and system stability over a broad temperature range enabling product consistency over time for consumers
  • Provides 'no-drip' rheology to hair color formulations
  • Provides silky and conditioned sensory to the hair
  • Shear-thinning rheology for smooth flow in hair and skin products
  • Very efficient viscosity builder at lower total solids
Product Highlights

Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is a water-soluble biopolymer produced by fermentation designed specifically for use in cosmetics and other personal-care applications. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum has exceptionally good thermal stability, is compatible with high levels of alcohol and polyols, and is readily biodegradable. This innovative technology won the Innovation Zone Silver Prize for Functional Ingredients at In-Cosmetics Korea 2021. Kelco-Care™ diutan gum products are manufactured by CP Kelco U.S., INC. Kelco- Care™ is a trademark of CP Kelco and is used under license.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care,
Sun Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Other Personal Hygiene Applications
Application Format
Bar,
Creams,
Gel,
Leave On,
Lotions,
Masks,
Powder,
Rinse Off,
Serum,
Spray,
Stick
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps,
Body Wash
Color Cosmetic Applications
Foundation,
Mascara,
Primers
Hair Care Applications
Hair Color,
Hair Conditioner,
Hair Spray,
Hair Treatment & Repair
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications
Body Cream,
Body Lotion,
Body Powder,
Cleansing Milk,
Face Lotion,
Facial Cleanser,
Facial Mask,
Night Creams,
Shaving Lotion,
Skin Gel,
Skin Serums
Sun Care Applications
After Sun Products,
Sunscreen Gel,
Sunscreen Lotion
Use Level
0.05 - 0.5 wt%

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Odor
Slight
Appearance
White to tan powder
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Plate Countmax. 500cfu/gKTM800
Escherichia coliNot detectedin 1gKTM802
SalmonellaNot detectedin 1gKTM804
Staphylococcus aureusNot detectedin 1gKTM806
Pseudomonas aeruginosaNot detectedin 1gKTM807
Total Yeast and Molds Countmax. 100cfu/gKTM803
ColiformsNot detected-KTM801
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Renewable Carbon Indexmin. 0.50--
Isopropanolmax. 750ppmKTM520
Ash Contentmax. 10%KTM255
Loss on Dryingmax. 15%KTM003
Particle Size (#80 Mesh)min. 95%KTM004
Viscosity4000 - 7000cPsKTM237
Nature Based Materials

Ferment Extract (Sphingomonas) - China

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
CFDA Compliant (China)
Regulatory Status
  • Kelco-Care™ diutan gum is widely registered on chemical inventories across the globe. For specific status, please consult the most recent Safety Data Sheet or contact your local Lubrizol representative.
  • China compliant

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags

Storage & Handling

Storage Information & Retest Period
  • Store in a roofed and well-ventilated area in the unopened original packaging. Consult SDS for additional pertinent details.
  • Recommended retest period is 1,095 days from the date of manufacture.