BACKGROUND

CP Kelco supplies carbohydrate-based biopolymers to a wide range of industries through out the world. These polymers are based on natural sustainable resources and are manufactured under controlled conditions. The goal of CP Kelco is simple - to provide products that enhance our customers' business. We achieve this through effective, often unique biopolymers, and careful attention to customer needs. Key product lines for cosmetic and personal care applications are KELTROL^® CG xanthan gums, KELCOGEL^® CG gellan gums, GENU^® pectins and GENUGEL^® and GENUVISCO^® carrageenans. All contain differentiated products that address specific formulation needs.

KEY FUNCTIONALITY IN COSMETIC AND PERSONAL CARE APPLICATIONS

Key Features of KELTROL® CG Xanthan Gum Products	Key Features of KELCOGEL® CG Gellan Gum Products
Thickening, shear-thinning (pseudoplastic) rheology Stabilize suspensions, emulsions and foams Soluble in hot or cold water Stable over a wide range of pH and temperatures Excellent compatibility in the presence of anionic,      amphoteric and non-ionic surfactants      and high concentrations of salt Resistant to enzymatic degradation Naturally derived	Form gels from low to high gel strength Form fluid gels with unique suspension properties Flexibility in melting and setting points Sparkling clarity Excellent stability Process flexibility and tolerance Naturally derived

Key Features of GENUGEL® and GENUVISCO® Carrageenan Products	Key Features of GENU® Pectin Products
Form transparent, thermally reversible gels Produce a wide range of textures Produce fluid gels Stabilize suspensions, emulsions and foams Stable under neutral and alkaline conditions Resistant to enzymatic degradation Natural	Natural and accepted favorably on product labels Form gels under acidic conditions Bind waters Form excellent films Skin friendly

CP KELCO PRODUCTS FOR COSMETIC AND PERSONAL CARE APPLICATIONS

Xanthan gum KELTROL® CG xanthan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by microbial fermentation. KELTROL® CG xanthan gum is used to thicken, stabilize suspensions, oil-in-water emulsions and foams against separation. The high viscosity associated with KELTROL® CG xanthan gum solutions at low shear rates enables products to keep particles suspended or prevent oil droplets from coalescing. Because the viscosity drops when shear is applied, the end consumer products can be easily scooped, poured, or squeezed from its container. Once the force is removed, the solutions regain their initial viscosity almost immediately.	Comparison of extensional viscosity
	Standard KELTROL® xanthan gum	KELTROL® CG-SFT xanthan gum

Applications Lotions and creams Suntan lotions and sunscreens Hair care products Make-up, mascara, and eyeliner Face masks and packs Toothpaste Shampoo Shower gel / body wash Shaving foams

Gellan gum

KELCOGEL^® CG gellan gum is a polysaccharide manufactured by microbial fermentation. KELCOGEL^® CG gellan gum
is a gelling agent, effective at extremely low use levels, forming solid gels at concentrations as low as 0.1%.
KELCOGEL^® CG gellan gum products can be used to form fluid gels, which represents a unique way of stabilizing suspensions, without adding viscosity.
KELCOGEL^® CG gellan gum is available in two chemical forms: high and low acyl content. Low acyl products form hard, non-elastic gels. High acyl products form soft, elastic gels. Varying the ratio of the two forms produces a
wide range of textures.

Applications Lotions and creams Make-up Face masks and packs Hair care products Toothpaste Air freshener gels

Carrageenans are extracted from red seaweeds and are available in three distinct chemical forms: Kappa carrageenans form strong, brittle gels, Iota carrageenans form soft elastic gels, and Lambda carrageenans are non-gelling thickeners.

Carrageenan's ability to form gels can be used in numerous cosmetic products to impart texture and consistency. Gelling grades of carrageenan can be formulated in very low concentrations to form fluid gels that stabilize solid particles and give suspension properties to keep particles from settling, such as pigments in liquid preparations. By using the appropriate product, the formulator can create rheological profiles ranging from free-flowing liquids to thixotropic fluid gels and self-supporting solid gels.

Note: Kappa, iota, and lambda carrageenans complying with the requirements of either the US National Formulary
or the Japanese Pharmaceutical Excipients are available.

Applications Skin and lotions Hair care products Eye make-up Toothpaste Shaving foams Stick applications Air freshener gel

Pectin

GENU^® pectins are a family of partially methyl esterified polysaccharides produced from citrus peel and sugar beet pulp by extraction and controlled de-esterification.

Pectins are classified as high methoxyl (HM) pectin and low methoxyl (LM) pectin. HM pectin requires a minimum amount of soluble solids and a narrow pH range, around 3.0, in order to form gels, LM pectin requires the presence of a controlled amount of calcium or other divalent cations to form a gel.

Apart from adding structure through gelation and viscosity build-up, pectin gels on the skin can provide moisture absorption while being skin friendly. Also, pectin gels, which are physically disrupted during processing, are used to formulate lotions and creams without the use of surfactants.

Pectin is well known as the gel-forming component of fruits and as an ingredient of many food products. The inclusion of pectin on product labels is generally regarded favourably by consumers.

Applications Films and masks Lotions and creams Hair conditioners Hair styling products Films

ORAL CARE

KELDENT^® xanthan gum was developed specifically for toothpaste applications and meets U.S. National Formulary, European Pharmacopeia and Japanese Pharmacopeia requirements.