Gellan Gum (Low Acyl)
Cosmetics
Code: 7586
Acts as a thickener/gel per product
Low Acyl type, hard gel, clear and non-thermoreservible
Gellan Gum acts as a thickener/gel. per product
The company sells 2 types of Gellan Gum:
1. High Acyl Gellan Gum Soft, opaque and thermoreversible gel texture.
2. Low Acyl Gellan Gum Hard gel, clear and non-thermoreservible.
Both types can be used together to adjust the gel texture in the desired manner.
Method of use: heat to dissolve in hot water (requires deionized water or DI water only) to more than 70 degrees. Once dissolved, ion (sodium, calcium, potassium, magnesium, for example) can be added. calcium lactate or sodium lactate ) to thicken And leave it to wait until the evening (cool down)
Use: for all kinds of products to increase the viscosity increase gel (thickening)
Mixing method: dissolve in hot water
Usage rate: 0.1-3% (depending on the required viscosity)
Product characteristics: white/light powder
Solubility: Can be dissolved in water (using heat >70C)
Storage: For long term storage Store at room temperaturedo not expose to sunlight and avoid moisture
INCI Name : Gellan Gum
- Room (25-40C)
- 24 Months from manufacturing or testing date.
- 0.10% - 3.00%
- 0.00%
- Add into water phase. Heat tolerant.
- Avoid heat above 80C
- 3.50 - 7.00
- Soluble in Water
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Characteristics | Off-white, Odorless, Free-flowing powder |
| Content | 85-108% |
| Particle Size | Min 95% Pass 60 Mesh |
| Loss on drying | 15% Max |
| Loss on ignition | 15% Max |
| pH value | 5.5-8.0 |
| Residue on ethanol | 750mg/kg Max |
| Gel Strength (0.5% Solution) | 900g/cm3 Min |
| Transmittance | 80% Min |
| Calcium ion test | Pass |
| Sodium ion test | Pass |
| Total bacteria | 10000CFU/g Max |
| Yeast & Mold | 400CFU/g Max |
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