Galactoarabinan

Galactoarabinan

Item No. HUM-GALCTAR-01
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Description
Description
Natural, multifunctional polysaccharide (polymeric sugar called Arabinogalactan) obtained from the Eastern Larch Tree (larex larcinia) heartwood from trees which are grown in the United States. Offers multiple functional benefits for skin care and sun care products. Composed of 90-100% Galactoarabinan and 5-10% of water. Molecular weight 20,000 Daltons. Viscosity in 5% water: 5.0 CPS.
Benefits
  • Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) & provides long lasting moisturization
  • Improves skin appearance & decreases appearance of superficial fine lines
  • Reduces emulsion particle size to enhance emulsion uniformity and promote stability
  • Facilitates uniform aqueous dispersion of pigments and particulate materials
  • Demonstrates SPF enhancement of sunscreens by smaller droplet size of emulsion & improved pigment dispersion (depending on the type and concentration of sunscreens used in a formula, the SPF can be increased by 25-55% by adding 5% of galactoarabinan)
Use
Add to the water phase of formulas and mix well. Typical use level 0.5-2%. For SPF enhancement & skin-tightening 5%. For external use only.
Applications
Anti-wrinkle & anti-aging moisturizing lotions, creams, & serums. Sun care products, makeup products & other color cosmetics.
CAS
9036-66-2, 7732-18-5
INCI
Galactoarabinan
composition
Galactoarabinan, water
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white to tan powder, slightly aromatic.
Solubility
Water-soluble
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Extracted from the Eastern Larch Tree (larex larcinia) heartwood from trees which are grown in the United States
Manufacture
Galactoarabinan is produced from extract derived from the heartwood of the Eastern Larch Tree (larex larcinia). The pressate extract is purified, concentrated, decolorized, treated by water (ion exchange) and then spray dried.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free
Vegan
Yes
HS Code
3304995000