Description
Konjac Mannan gel powder is a pure natural thickener made out of the tuber of Amorphophallus Konjac. It is a linear polysaccharide in a molecular weight range of 1 to 2 million Dalton and as such helps increasing skin hydration. It is based on a combination of Glucose and Mannose and is therefore called Glucomannan. Polysaccharides are well known for their moisturizing properties and also maintain the protective layer of the skin.
Properties: natural, film-forming thickener, viscosity enhancer, Konjac Mannan gel powder can be processed with other natural thickeners to form a non-sticky care gel.
ECOCERT and COSMOS certified.
CAS: 37220-17-0
INCI Name: Glucomannan or Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
Use level and Method: 0.05-2%, Konjac Mannan gel powder is dispersed at the best with a minimum of 2 % Glycerine to avoid the formation of hydro colloidal lumps. Afterwards the water phase can be added till 90°C under stirring. Precipitation by ethanol with concentrations above 10 %. 0.7 % Konjac Mannan gel powder improves skin hydration up to 15 % after 3 h and 7 % after 28 days, pH-stability 2 – 7, can be worked in up to 90°C
Solubility: Appearance, odour: white powder
Applications: Skin care product (thickener-film forming), Ampouls
Country of Origin: China
Raw material source: Botanical0-Cultivated-Non GMO
Manufacture method: Physical Extraction
Animal Testing: No Vegan: Could be used
GMO: GMO-free, but not certified
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