Carrageenan
Carrageenan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed.
Carrageenan has three types, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda. Iota Carrageenan forms flexible and elastic gel; Kappa Carrageenan forms strong and brittle gel; Lambda Carrageenan creates viscosity.
Carrageenan will stabilize emulsions. Its thickening and thixotropic properties give integrity to the system and inhibit the oil from coalescing and forming a separate phase.
Carrageenan has three types, Iota, Kappa, and Lambda. Iota Carrageenan forms flexible and elastic gel; Kappa Carrageenan forms strong and brittle gel; Lambda Carrageenan creates viscosity.
Carrageenan will stabilize emulsions. Its thickening and thixotropic properties give integrity to the system and inhibit the oil from coalescing and forming a separate phase.
Carrageenan
| Carrageenan | |
|---|---|
| Primary function | Stabiliser |
| Typical use level | 0.1 - 0.5% |
| Benefits / Claims | Form O/W emulsions Enhanced skin-feel Compatibility with a wide range of components Film-forming |
| Suitable for | Cream/ Emulsion Buccal Oral Suspensions Oral Solutions Gel Modified Release |