ECOHANCE®

Technical Information

ECOHANCE® Remo XP

Redefining Rheology Control with Nature's Touch

Intended use Properties

Rheological additive ECOHANCE® Remo XP is a versatile and mild

Hydrophilic emollient ingredient that functions as a rheology modifier,
hydrophilic emollient and sensory enhancer. The
Benefits at a glance ingredient is produced using a low-energy
enzymatic process that utilizes feedstocks sourced
▪ Utilization of alternative feedstocks
from local alternative feedstocks and waste
▪ Upcycling of industrial residues streams. ECOHANCE® Remo XP delivers efficient
▪ Low energy enzymatic process performance and can be utilized in a broad range
▪ Reduce aquatic burden of personal care applications, making it an
excellent choice for brands that prioritize nature-
▪ Multifunctional – thickening & skin
derived and sustainable ingredients to create
conditioning
high-performing and environmentally conscious
▪ properties products.
▪ Efficient thickening of PEG- and Sulfate-free
surfactant formulations Thickening
▪ Suitable for certified natural cosmetics The efficient thickening properties of ECOHANCE®
▪ Fully natural based, high active matter Remo XP has been verified in various surfactant
systems.
Figure 1 and Figure 2 show examples of the
INCI (PCPC name)
thickening efficacy in PEG- and Sulfate-free
Sorbityl/Xylityl Pelargonate surfactant system. The graphs indicate the
concentration of thickener that is needed to achieve
a viscosity of 3 000 mPas.
Chemical and physical properties (not part of specifications)

Form paste

Appearance (25 °C) white to off-white solid

Active matter 100%

Solubility in:
Water soluble
Surfactant formulas Figure 1: Thickening efficacy of different surfactant thickeners
4.8% Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, 4.8% Cocamidopropyl Betaine,
3.6% Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, SV347-2 Brookfield viscosity,
25°C, spindle 2, 30 rpm, 3000±700 mPa s; pH 5.2

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ECOHANCE® Remo XP (Sorbityl/Xylityl Pelargonate) 0,8

COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GLYCERYL OLEATE

ANTIL® SPA 80 (ISOSTERAMIDE MIPA (and) GLYCERYL LAURATE) 0,7

ANTIL ® Soft SC MB (SORBITANE SESQUICAPRYLATE) 0,9

COCAMIDE MEA 0,5

0 0,5 1 1,5
Thickener Level/ %

Figure 2: Thickening efficacy of different surfactant thickeners

5.6% AM C, 4.4% Lauryl Glucoside, 1.2% Coco-Glucoside,
3.6% Glutamate, SV347-2 Brookfield viscosity, 25°C, spindle 2, 30
rpm, 3000±700 mPa s; pH 5.2

ECOHANCE® Remo XP provides creamier foam. The Figure 4: Results of a sensory hand wash test
influence on the foam structure can be shown by 9% Sodium Coco Sulfate, 3% Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 0.7% NaCl,
foam structure measurements (see Figure 3) In pH = 5.2, 4 test persons
addition ECOHANCE® Remo XP leaves the skin soft ● with ECOHANCE® Remo XP | ● without ECOHANCE® Remo XP
and smooth, which was tested in panel test in
Figure 4.
High oil systems

ECOHANCE® Remo XP is highly suitable for body

washes/cleansing formulations with high oil content
(50%). It enables formulations with good foaming
properties despite the high oil contents with a very
creamy texture. It can be combined with typical
surfactants like Cocamidopropyl Betaine and/or
Sodium Laureth Sulfate. No additional solubilizer is
needed.

Figure 3: KRUESS foam structure Application

4.8% Sodium Cocoamphoacetate; 4.8% Cocamidopropyl Betaine;
ECOHANCE® Remo XP is suitable for surfactant-based
3.6% Lauroyl Sarcosinate; 0.4% Glycerin; 1.0% ECOHANCE® Remo
formulas such as body washes and shampoos (liquid
XP. Flash foam method (2 sec stirring, 3 sec waiting, 25 cycles),
and solid).
1:2 dilution with water. Pictures after 15 min.

Recommended usage concentration

The usage concentration in standard surfactant-based

formulations varies between 0.1 – 5.0%, depending on
the surfactant system.

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 Processing hints Hazardous goods classification

It is recommended to melt the product at 50-90 °C Information concerning

until liquid & then homogenize before usage. The ▪ classification and labelling according to
product can be added at every production step. regulations for transport of chemicals
Due to its lipophilic character, there is a maximum ▪ protective measures for storage and handling
concentration of ECOHANCE® Remo XP which can ▪ measures in case of accidents and fire
be clearly solubilized in a surfactant system. The ▪ toxicological and ecotoxicological effects
maximum concentration is different for each
surfactant system. Any initial turbidity might is given in our safety data sheets.
disappear overnight. In case the turbidity persists,
it is recommended to dissolve ECOHANCE® Remo Guideline formulations
XP in the concentrated primary surfactant before If you are interested in guideline formulations
adding the water. please visit our homepage https://personal-
care.evonik.com.
Storage

ECOHANCE® Remo XP should be stored at

temperatures of 5 - 30 °C. We recommend to A 10/23
homogenize the material before use (see
processing).

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