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CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM

CAS Number 39300-88-4
Chem/IUPAC Name: "Tara gum". Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of Caesalpinia spinosa, Leguminosae
EINECS/ELINCS No: 254-409-6
COSING REF No: 55166
CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a natural ingredient that is used as a thickening ingredient in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is also known by the name Peruvian carob or tara gum. This ingredient possesses the ability to give a smooth and non-sticky appearance to the formulation that it is added in. In its raw form, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum appears as a white powder that is soluble in water and odorless.

What is CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM used for?

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum can be found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is a natural thickening agent and a good alternative to many synthetic ingredients.
  • Skin care: It is added to skin care products because it is very effective in giving a velvety soft touch to the surface. It is also non-sticky in nature and enhances the feel of the skin care products
  • Hair care: In hair care products, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is added because of the smooth after feel that this ingredient has. It also has antioxidant properties that keep the formulations from going bad
  • Cosmetic products: It is primarily a thickening agent that gives a good texture to the cosmetic products and makes them easier to spread. It is also a great water binding ingredient that keeps the other ingredients together in a formulation

Origin

Tara gum or Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is made by grinding the tara seed that is obtained from a thorny shrub native to Peru. It is also known as Peruvian Carob. This ingredient is thus natural and environmentally friendly.

What does CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM do in a formulation?

  • Skin conditioning
  • Viscosity controlling

Safety profile

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a safe ingredient because it is 100% natural. Not only for the skin and hair, but this ingredient is also good for the environment. The recommended use percentage of tara gum is 0.1% to 2%. As with all the other ingredients, it is recommended to perform a patch test before full application. Additionally, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is vegan.

CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM Alternatives

Technical profile

Property Values
Solubility Soluble in water
Viscosity High
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Commercial Selection : Grades containing solely CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM

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