Solvay RHODICARE S Xanthan Gum Surfactant

Rhodicare® S 100% natural thickening biopolymer delivering viscosity and suspension/stabilization properties to cosmetic formulations. Rhodicare® S displays a high hydration rate. Approved for Ecocert.C.T.F.A. /I.N.C.I. Name: Xanthan GumCAS: 11138 - 66 – 2EINECS: 234 – 394-2Recommended use level: 0.2 - 1%.Soluble in waterCompatible with Non-ionic, anionic and amphoteric surfactants.Applications: Sodium salt of an anionic high molecular weight hetero-polysaccharide produced by pure culture fermentation of Xanthomonas campestris, purified by recovery with isopropanol, dried and milled.Thickening and stabilizing hydrocolloid giving aqueous solutions of high viscosity and high yield value even at low concentrations, not affected by temperature. Pseudo-plastic non thixotropic behaviour. Effective suspending and stabilizing agent for multi-phasic systems: aqueous suspensions, emulsions and foams, easily sprayable, flowable, pumpable (creams and lotions, toothpastes…). Thickening agent for creams, suspensions, shampoos, gels; synergistic effect with galactomannanes, glucomannanes. Anti-syneresis agent, reduces gel exudation.Information provided by Rhodia, Rhodia has been acquired by Solvay.