Natural-Based Thickeners
All natural, aqueous-based polymeric thickeners are derived from polysaccharides with the most common being sourced from cellulose (wood, cotton) and starch (corn, potato). Other important … [Read More...]
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All natural, aqueous-based polymeric thickeners are derived from polysaccharides with the most common being sourced from cellulose (wood, cotton) and starch (corn, potato). Other important … [Read More...]
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Natural-based ingredients are currently in vogue due to consumer perception that they are safer and better for the environment. And while it’s true that preservatives and fragrances account for the … [Read More...]
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The use of microbeads, or polyethylene beads, in personal care products is an ongoing hot topic for manufacturers, consumers, interest groups and governments. A major milestone in the effort to stop … [Read More...]
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Hyaluronic acid (HA) or sodium hyaluronate is a ubiquitous biopolymer found in connective, epithelial, and neural mammalian tissues. HA is a high molecular weight (1000-3000K Daltons), anionic … [Read More...]
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