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Identification & Functionality
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Benefits
- CalCare™ 190C biosurfactant is a clear product that is stable over a wide pH range making it suitable for a variety of PC formulations.
- CalCare™ 190C biosurfactant is a sustainable, readily biodegradable, and biobased surfactant that offers superior cleaning.
- It is sulfate-free, mild on skin, and has excellent foam and lather power. The product is produced in the United States through a batch process providing ease of scalability compared to fermentation.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Product Applications
- CalCare™ 190C biosurfactant has excellent wetting, surface tension and foaming properties, which make it the surfactant of choice for a wide variety of personal care (PC) applications such as body washes and shampoo formulations.
- It performs well under a range of conditions like water hardness, temperature, and in the presence of commonly used emollients and emulsifiers.
- CalCare™ 190C biosurfactant can be used alone or in combination with other anionic, nonionic, and amphoteric surfactants.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Light amber clear liquid (at 25°C)
- Typical Properties
Value Units Test Method / Conditions Solid Content 38 - 41 wt% - Viscosity (at 25°C) max. 500 cPs - Surface Tension (at 1% Active) 29 mN/m - Specific Gravity (at 25°C) 1.08 - - Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, Initial) 169 mm Ross Miles Foam Height (at 1% Active Solution, After 5 Minutes) 168 mm Ross Miles pH (as-is) 4.5 - 5.5 - - Reflectance Color Index 98.6 % - Freeze Point -5.0 °C -
Regulatory & Compliance
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Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
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- Packaging Information
CalCare™ 190C biosurfactant is available in 450 lb. poly drums, 2250 lb. poly totes, and bulk quantities.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 1 year
- Storage & Handling Instructions
Avoid contact with eyes. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and observe good industrial hygiene practices. Store in a tightly closed container. Do not store with incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperatures are 32-120°F, avoid excessive heat.