Description

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum/Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer is a polymer derived from the gum of Caesalpinia spinosa pods and chemically modified to create a crosslinked structure with AMPS (Acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid). This ingredient is primarily used for its thickening and film-forming properties in cosmetic products.

Composition and Chemical Structure:

Components:
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum: A natural polysaccharide extracted from Caesalpinia spinosa pods, known for its thickening and stabilizing properties.
AMPS Crosspolymer: A synthetic polymer that provides a crosslinked structure to enhance viscosity and stability of the product.
Structure:
Polysaccharides: Complex galactomannans.
Crosspolymer: Crosslinked structure that increases viscosity and gel-forming ability.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a white powder or a viscous gel.
Odor: Odorless or slightly earthy.
Solubility: Soluble in water and some polar solvents.
Texture: Ranges from a fine powder to a viscous gel, depending on formulation and concentration.

Production Process:

Harvesting and Extraction: Pods of Caesalpinia spinosa are collected and processed to obtain the natural gum.
Chemical Modification: The gum is treated with AMPS to create a crosspolymer that enhances thickening and film-forming properties.
Purification and Formulation: The modified extract is purified and incorporated into cosmetic formulations.

Applications:

Skin Care: Used in creams, lotions, and gels for its ability to improve viscosity and provide a smooth texture.
Thickening Agent: Enhances the consistency of products, making them easier to apply and spread.
Film-Former: Forms a protective film on the skin, helping to retain moisture and improve the sensation of smoothness.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: The use of Caesalpinia spinosa gum is generally considered sustainable, with cultivation requiring minimal water resources.
Safety: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum/Ammonium AMPS Crosspolymer is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals with very sensitive skin or allergies to polymeric components should exercise caution.

INCI:


Binder agent. Ingredient that is used in cosmetic, food and pharmaceutical products as an anti-caking agent with the function of making the product in which it is incorporated silky, compact and homogenous. The binder, either natural such as mucilage, gums and starches or chemical, may be in the form of a powder or liquid.

Emulsion stabiliser. Emulsions are thermodynamically unstable. Emulsion stabilisers improve the formation and stability of single and double emulsions. as well as their shelf-life. It should be noted that in the structure-function relationship, the molar mass of the ingredient used plays an important role.

Surfactant - Foam booster. It has the effect of introducing gas bubbles into the water and affects the cleaning process by helping to spread the cleanser. Since sebum has an inhibiting effect on the bubble, more foam is produced in the second shampoo.
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