{"product_id":"galactoarabinan","title":"Galactoarabinan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: block;\" class=\"tabcontent\" id=\"tcontent1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCAS No. 9036-66-2, 77332-18-5 (EINECS# 232-910-0, # 231-791-2)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGalactoarabinan\u003c\/span\u003e (gal-act-o-arab-in-an) is a highly functional natural polysaccharide extracted from North American Larch trees that have already been harvested. It is a natural polymer linked with sugar units consisting of galactose and arabinose in a 6:1 ratio respectively.  It has a synthetic-like consistency with a narrowly peaked molecular weight distribution and high intrinsic purity.  Its many unique properties and benefits make it useful in a wide variety of personal care applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cosmetics, it helps to reduce transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and provide long lasting moisturization. It has been shown in \u003cem\u003ein vivo\u003c\/em\u003e studies to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. With its film forming abilities, it can be useful in skin tightening formulas.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eGalactoarabinan \u003c\/span\u003ereduces emulsion particle size which enhances emulsion uniformity and promotes stability, while adding minimal contribution to the viscosity of a formulation. It also has minimal interference with the formulation pH, salt content, ionic species, as well as shear.  By reducing droplet size and improving aqueous dispersion of pigments and particulate materials, it acts as a natural SPF enhancer for sunscreens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very soluble in water and proportionally soluble in many solvents.  It has a molecular weight of ~ 20,000 Daltons.  Galactoarabinan is an environmentally friendly and readily biodegradable ingredient. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisturizes skin and scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproves appearance of fine lines and wrinkles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduces emulsion particle size to enhance emulsion uniformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePromoted emulsion stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances SPF in sunscreens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun care products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFacial moisturizers \u0026amp; serums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor cosmetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBB \u0026amp; CC Creams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalactoarabinan\u003c\/strong\u003e can be found in hundreds of internationally launched cosmetic products in the last ten years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eINCI:\u003c\/span\u003e Galactoarabinan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Statement: \u003c\/span\u003eThe following statement is made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. This product is not known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSDS \u0026amp; Tech Data\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/Specification_Sheet_-_Galactoarabinan.pdf?v=1715032587\" title=\"Specification Sheet - Galactoarabinan | Lotioncrafter\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalactoarabinan Specification Sheet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Galactoarabinan SDS\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/files\/sds_galactoarabinan_20210601.pdf?v=1624485736\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGalactoarabinan SDS\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFormulation Guide\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to the water phase of any formulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for anhydrous (all-oil) formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot heat sensitive, can be added to water phase prior to heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks at a wide pH range (2-12)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustains high shear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh tolerance of electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecommended Usage Rates:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTEWL reduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 2% in lotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Skin Tightening:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParticle Dispersion:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 0.5 - 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilm Forming:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 2.0 - 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSPF enhancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e typically 2.0 - 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e Powder or crystalline free flowing powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e  Off-white to tan powder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOdor:  \u003c\/span\u003eSlight aromatic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eParticle size:\u003c\/span\u003e \u0026lt;20% +40M\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture: \u003c\/strong\u003e 2-6%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViscosity (5% solution):\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;5.0 cps\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMolecular Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e 22,000 Daltons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSolubility:\u003c\/span\u003e  Soluble in water, insoluble in oil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDerived from:\u003c\/span\u003e  North American Larch Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e  Store in a cool, dry place out of heat or direct sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShelf Life:\u003c\/span\u003e 4 years from date of manufacture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Undisclosed","offers":[{"title":"25g (0.88 oz) - $6.45","offer_id":39293253124192,"sku":"GA25","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (3.52oz) - $11.45","offer_id":39293253156960,"sku":"GA100","price":11.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g (1.102 lb) - $44.95","offer_id":39293253189728,"sku":"GA500","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/8317\/5001\/products\/aloevera100x_81fcf6a3-32f4-4eb5-8c1a-f305793b84ee.jpg?v=1623964263","url":"https:\/\/lotioncrafter.live\/products\/galactoarabinan","provider":"Lotioncrafter","version":"1.0","type":"link"}