Solagum TARA

Solagum TARA is a natural thickener from tara gum . It gives water gels, creams and shampoos a smooth consistency without tackiness and a medium to thick texture. It increases the viscosity of the water phase, stabilises emulsions and improves skin feel, while keeping the formulation within plant-based raw materials. It is processed cold , at a dosage of 0.1 – 2 % . The basis of the raw material is galactomannan, a polysaccharide obtained by grinding the endosperm of seeds of the tree Caesalpinia spinosa, which grows in South America. Processing is purely mechanical and physical, without solvents; spray drying takes place at a temperature below 50 °C . The same type of gum is commonly used as a food thickener. Key properties Thickens and stabilises – according to the manufacturer's data, a 1 % solution at 25 °C achieves a viscosity of 3,100 – 4,800 mPa.s , which is sufficient for medium to thick consistencies and for reinforcing thin emulsions. Smooth gel without tackiness – according to the manufacturer's sensory tests, water gels are smooth and non-stringy. Non-ionic character – compatible with anionic and cationic components, so it can be used in surfactant systems as well as in conditioners with cationic conditioning agents. Shear resistance – does not lose viscosity under intensive mixing or homogenisation. Stability to pH and electrolytes – the manufacturer states that viscosity is maintained when the pH changes and in the presence of salts. We recommend verifying the specific behaviour in the finished formulation. Readily biodegradable – according to the OECD 301 tes