TECHNICAL DATA SHEET TDS-539 Editi on: Jul y 14, 2006 2006 Previou s Editi ons: Augu st 1, 2005 2005 / May 2, 2, 2006 2006
Glucamate™ DOE-120 Thickener CTFA/I CTFA/INCI NCI Designati Desig nation on
Suggestion Suggestion s fo r Use
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Glucamate DOE-120 thickener is an extremely effective nonionic thickener for hair care and skin care products. It is recommended for use in shower gels, facial cleansers and shampoos.
Product Description Glucamate™ DOE-120 thickener is an ethoxylated methyl glucose ether which has been esterified with oleic acid. It is 100% 100% active, active, and is supplied as pale yellow, waxy flakes.
Typical Properties Physical properties are listed below and indicate typical values and properties; they are not intended to be used as product specifications. Appeara Appearance nce at at 25°C 25°C
Pale yellow, yellow, waxy solid Mild 1 max 14-26 14-26 5-15 4.5-7.5 4 max
Odor Acid Number, Number, mg/g Hydroxyl Value, mg/g Saponification Saponification Value, mg/g Iodine Value pH, 10% Aqueous Solution Color, Gardner
Features Features and Benefit s • •
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Surfactant system thickener Wide compatibility compatibilit y with various surfactant systems. Effective even with low levels of surfactant (less than 10% solids) Reduces irritation irritati on associated with surfactants Does not reduce foam heights Very light feel Provides gelling and moisturization moisturi zation
Glucamate DOE-120 thickener is derived from corn. Because of its easy-to-use flake form, it can be readily formulated into a wide range of products. Glucamate DOE-120 thickener does not provide yield values, but does offer excellent thickening performance in a wide range of surfactants systems. It is highly recommended for mild cleansing systems due to its ability to reduce the irritancy of surfactant packages. Recommended use levels range from 0.1% to 5.0%, depending on application and amount of thickening required.
Storage and and Handlin g Glucamate DOE-120 thickener is packed in 70-kg drums and 45-kg pails. Material should be stored in closed containers and protected from extreme temperatures.
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