Sclerotium Gum, also known as Scleroglucan, is a naturally derived polysaccharide produced through fermentation. It is a functional cosmetic polymer widely used in skin-care and personal-care formulations for viscosity control, emulsion stabilisation and skin conditioning. COSMILE Europe identifies Sclerotium Gum as a cosmetic ingredient with emulsion-stabilising, skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling functions.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum produced by microbial fermentation. It is associated with the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii and is commonly used as a rheology modifier and stabilising ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Its polymeric structure allows it to increase formulation viscosity and contribute to the texture, stability and sensory characteristics of finished products.
One of the important functions of Sclerotium Gum is viscosity control. It can increase the viscosity of aqueous and emulsion-based cosmetic systems and help create desirable textures.
Depending on the formulation, it can provide smooth, creamy or gel-like rheology and can be useful when a formulator needs viscosity without relying exclusively on conventional synthetic polymers.
Sclerotium Gum can support emulsion formation and improve the physical stability of cosmetic formulations. It can help maintain the uniform distribution of ingredients and reduce undesirable changes during storage.
It can therefore be considered for creams, lotions, emulsions and other products where rheological stability is important.
Sclerotium Gum is recognised as a skin-conditioning ingredient. In skin-care products, it can contribute to the overall feel and condition of the skin while also improving the texture of the formulation.
It can be used in moisturisers, creams, lotions, serums, masks and other skin-care systems.
Sclerotium Gum can provide a smooth and pleasant formulation texture. Its rheological behaviour makes it useful for creating stable gel and emulsion systems with good spreadability.
The final sensory profile depends on concentration, formulation composition, processing conditions and the specific commercial grade.
Sclerotium Gum can be incorporated into creams and lotions as a thickening and stabilising polymer. It can contribute to viscosity while supporting emulsion stability.
It can be particularly useful in formulations where the formulator wants a naturally derived rheology modifier with multifunctional performance.
Sclerotium Gum can also be used in aqueous gels and serum-type formulations. It can provide viscosity and help create a structured product with a smooth application profile.
Its suitability depends on the required viscosity, concentration and compatibility with other formulation ingredients.
The performance of Sclerotium Gum depends on factors such as concentration, pH, ionic environment, processing method and interactions with other raw materials.
Formulators should evaluate the exact commercial grade under the intended processing and storage conditions.
Sclerotium Gum and Xanthan Gum are both polysaccharide-based rheology modifiers, but they are different materials.
Sclerotium Gum can be selected when a formulation requires a particular texture, viscosity profile or sensory characteristic. Xanthan Gum may provide different rheological behaviour. The appropriate choice depends on the formulation requirements.
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide-based polymer, while Carbomer is a crosslinked acrylic acid polymer.
Their thickening mechanisms, pH response, electrolyte tolerance and sensory characteristics differ. Sclerotium Gum can therefore be considered as an alternative rheology modifier in formulations where a polysaccharide-based ingredient is preferred.
Sclerotium Gum is used primarily in aqueous cosmetic systems. Proper dispersion is important to achieve uniform hydration and viscosity development.
Processing conditions should follow the technical instructions for the selected commercial grade.
Important formulation parameters include:
The optimum concentration and processing procedure should be established through formulation testing.
Sclerotium Gum can be used in:
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide cosmetic ingredient also known as Scleroglucan. It is used primarily as a viscosity controller, emulsion stabiliser and skin-conditioning ingredient.
The INCI name is Sclerotium Gum.
The commonly documented CAS number is 39464-87-4.
It functions as a viscosity controller, emulsion stabiliser and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Yes. It is used as a rheology modifier and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
COSMILE Europe lists its origin as plant-based in its ingredient database, while commercial production involves fermentation.
Yes. Skin conditioning is one of its recognised cosmetic functions.
Yes. It can be used in creams and other emulsion-based formulations as a viscosity modifier and stabilising ingredient.
Yes. It can be used in aqueous and gel-type serum formulations where viscosity modification is required.
No. Both are polysaccharide rheology modifiers, but they are chemically different ingredients.
No. Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide, whereas Carbomer is a crosslinked acrylic polymer.
Sclerotium Gum is a polymeric polysaccharide and commercial material does not have one universal molecular-weight specification applicable to every grade.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |