Nouryon Surface Chemistry
Resources
- Safety & Specifications
-
Brochures
STRUCTURE® Silk starch technical bulletin
-
Presentations
Structure® Silk Customer Presentation
Connect With a Team Member
Contact Us- Chemical Name
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Function
-
- Viscosity Control
- Applications
-
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
- Sun Care
- Creams/Ointments
- Shave Preparation
- Hair Fixatives
- Details
-
Structure® Silk starch is a multifunctional rheology modifier, texturizer, and film-former for skin care, hair care, and hair styling emulsions and aqueous formulations. Derived from non-GMO potato, it is also readily biodegradable and cold water soluble.
Recommended Applications:- Skin lotions and creams
- Leave on face masks
- Serums
- Hair styling gels and emulsions
- Conditioners
Features and Benefits:- Salt Tolerant: Stable in the presence of high electrolyte levels (15%)
- pH Stability: Stable in systems with a pH from 3-9
- Modified Potato Starch: Naturally-derived (NOI = 0.9)
- Creates bright and glossy emulsions with a luminous, cushioned feel
- High clarity in aqueous systems
- Film-forming properties
- Formulas
