Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed.
Carrageenan has three types, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda. Iota Carrageenan forms flexible and elastic gel; Kappa Carrageenan forms strong and brittle gel; Lambda Carrageenan creates viscosity.
Carrageenan will stabilize emulsions. Its thickening and thixotropic properties give integrity to the system and inhibit the oil from coalescing and forming a separate phase.
Carrageenan has three types, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda. Iota Carrageenan forms flexible and elastic gel; Kappa Carrageenan forms strong and brittle gel; Lambda Carrageenan creates viscosity.
Carrageenan will stabilize emulsions. Its thickening and thixotropic properties give integrity to the system and inhibit the oil from coalescing and forming a separate phase.
Carrageenan
Carrageenan | |
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Primary function | Stabiliser |
Typical use level | 0.1 - 0.5% |
Benefits / Claims | Form O/W emulsions Enhanced skin-feel Compatibility with a wide range of components Film-forming |
Suitable for | |