Sclerotium Gum

Sclerotium Gum is a natural thickening agent that offers multifunctional gelling, and stabilizing activity. It will also deliver skin softening properties. Derived from the fermentation of the genus Sclerotium, a filamentous Mushroom. The result is a pure natural polysaccharide polymer. it allows for the development of stable gels and creams that deliver excellent sensory characteristics. it improves the film forming properties acting as a natural skin moisturizer and skin soother.Sclerotium Gum is a water soluble, nature-derived polysaccharide produced by fermentation of the filamentous fungus Sclerotium rolfsii. It is a highly versatile ingredient, which improves the sensory characteristic personal care products.
Sclerotium Gum is a gel-like thickening agent used in cosmetics and beauty products because of its versatile properties. Sclerotium Gum is a water soluble, nature-derived polysaccharide produced by fermentation of the filamentous fungus Sclerotium rolfsii (basically fermented sugar) and can be used to reduce the level of oil required in formulas, has natural skin soothing and smoothing properties

Sclerotium Gum is one of the most stable, of the natural polymers, even in the presence of high heat, products formulated with Sclerotium Gum will maintain their viscosity. Sclerotium Gum is the ultimate rheology modifier by thickening your products, keeping them stable against high heat, electrolytes, or any other conditions that usually challenge natural gelling agents, improving the feel of the product, the skin, while improving natural moisture levels.

When used in formulation at low levels, of 0.5, to 2.0%, Sclerotium Gum will increase viscosity while maintaining good fluidity, flexibility, and pouring, properties.

Sclerotium Gum is also an effective suspension agent where it will hold particles in suspension, and eliminate sedimentation issues, making it the perfect choice for use in formulations with pigments and sunscreens.

The multi functionality, stability, and compatibility of Sclerotium Gum makes it an excellent choice for all personal care products. The non-ionic nature allows it to be used over a wide pH range, of 5.0 to 12.0, and it is compatible with most other thickeners, and most commonly used surfactants. This is the polymer of choice, in formulations with cationic emulsifiers and conditioners, especially BTMS Conditioning Emulsifier.

Sclerotium Gum is an excellent addition to natural sunscreens. The film forming benefits are particularly suited to these systems where the film forming benefits are helpful in meeting the new requirements of water resistance. Sclerotium Gum will also help to protect the basic emulsion properties when using the natural pigments (zinc and titanium).

Emulsion stabilizer, Improves flow of emulsions, Wide pH tolerance ( 5 to 12), Offers a nice feel to products, Viscosity not affected by high heat, Creates smooth flowing gels / serums, Improves natural moisture levels in skin and hair, Gels the water phase for enhanced viscosity without stiffness.
0.8 to 1.5% for standard gels, 0.2 to 0.8% to stabilize emulsions.
Sclerotium Gum will improve the viscosity, and texture, of your emulsions and offer film forming properties helping to improve the skin's natural ability to retain moisture for improved elasticity and skin feel.

Sclerotium Gum is compatible with the hair where it's film forming activity helps to bind moisture to the hair for a healthier look and feel.

SPECIFICATIONS: White to light beige powder, water soluble, 36 months shelf life when properly (tightly sealed, protected from moisture and heat) stored.