General Description |
NuGum N01 is a selectively mined, specially processed and water-washed smectite product, with optimal purity, low levels of heavy metals, excellent emulsion and suspension stabilization. NuGum N01 is INCI Magnesium Aluminum Silicate |
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Functional Use |
A suspending agent, viscosifier, binder and emulsion stabilizer. The primary benefit of NuGum N01 is the ability to stabilize a dispersion of almost anything dispersed in water lipids in emulsions, solids in suspensions, gases in foams. It’s also rheology modifiers and "feel" improvers, overcoming the tacky, slimy or gummy nature of organic thickeners and other formula ingredients. Additionally, It’s resistant to degradation by bacteria, heat, UV and shear. NuGum N01 is used primarily in cosmetics (e.g. Mask, shampoo, cream and emulsion) . |
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Composition |
Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, purified smectite clay. |
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Colour |
Amber |
Moisture |
8% Maximum |
Spec. Gravity |
2.4 |
Odour |
None |
pH |
6.5 – 7.5 @5% Dispersion |
Texture |
Soft, slippery |
Viscosity |
300-500 cps @5% Dispersion |
Taste |
None |
Arsenic |
3 ppm maximum |
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Lead Content |
15 ppm maximum |
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Microbiology |
No more than 1000cfu/g bacteria No more than 100 cfu/g fungi & yeast No Escherichia coli No Salmonella sp. No Staphylococcus aureus No Pseudomonas aeruginosa No Gram negative organisms |
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Solubility |
Insoluble, but dispersible in water |
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Usage |
NuGum N01 must be properly dispersed in water to achieve the best performance. No other materials should be present in the water because they can interfere with proper hydration and the formation of the colloidal structure. The degree of hydration is directly proportional to the amount of energy used to disperse the product, increasing with the mixing time, mixing intensity or water temperature. After sufficient hydration time, add remaining ingredients. Then the dilution process is complete. Typical addition levels are between 0.5% and 3% of the total formulation by weight, and especially 5% to 8% suitable for mask. |
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Packaging |
Multi-wall, poly lined, moisture resistant bags (25 kg) |
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Storage & transport |
Store in a cool, dry place. |