How to Use Starphere C5-RE36 in Your Formulations
Understanding Starphere C5-RE36
Starphere C5-RE36 are specialty visual effect beads designed specifically for oral care products like toothpaste and oral gels. Think of them as tiny, colorful speckles that instantly enhance the perceived quality and appeal of your product. Made from Microcrystalline Cellulose (a plant-derived, biodegradable material), these beads are engineered to be visually distinct in the tube but dissolve smoothly with the mechanical action of brushing, so they won’t feel gritty or leave residue.
Their particle size range of 420–850 µm is large enough to show up clearly as vibrant red speckles in gel or paste bases, yet small enough to soften and break down easily during use. This creates a strong visual cue for consumers—signaling flavor associations (like cinnamon or mint), a targeted benefit, or simply a modern, premium aesthetic.
Formulation Tips
- Usage Rate: Use 0.5%–3% depending on the desired speckle density. Start at ~1% and adjust based on visual targets.
- When to Add: Incorporate during the final step. Once your base is fully built and cooled, add Starphere C5-RE36 under slow, gentle agitation to avoid premature bead breakage.
- Suspension: Ensure adequate yield value to hold beads in place. Common oral care thickeners (e.g., Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Carbomer) provide stable suspension, especially in clear gels that showcase the red speckles.
- Compatibility: Cellulose-based beads are chemically inert and broadly compatible with fluorides, surfactants, humectants, and flavors across a wide pH range.
Key Formulation Benefits:
- Striking Visual Appeal: Adds vibrant red speckles that differentiate your toothpaste or gel on the shelf and in use.
- Designed for Oral Care: Formulated from oral-safe materials and optimized for rinse-off oral hygiene formats.
- Smooth Dissolving Action: Softens in the base and breaks down with brushing for a clean, non-gritty experience.
- Excellent Suspension: Controlled particle size and density support uniform distribution in properly thickened systems.
- Natural & Biodegradable: Microcrystalline Cellulose provides a clean, plant-derived, and environmentally friendly choice.
- Formulation Stability: Chemically inert and stable across wide pH, with no adverse impact on key actives or performance.