Kelco-Care™ diutan gum

INCI Name: Sphingomonas ferment extract

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. 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.

Features/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

Primary Functions

• Rheology Modifier
• Suspending Agent
• Thickener

Third-Party Certification

• China compliant

Sustainability Statement

Readily biodegradable