JNA Ingredient Co. Sclerotium Gum cosmetic‑grade natural thickener in minimalist packaging for gel creation and texture enhancement in skincare formulations

A mound of sclerotium gum white powder sits in the center of a clear glass petri dish to highlight its premium natural thickener showing purity, stabilising ability, and smooth texture creation

High‑performance Sclerotium Gum photographed in premium supplier‑grade aesthetic for natural gelling, stabilising, and texture‑enhancing skincare applications

Five white stand-up pouches of JNA Ingredient Co. Sclerotium Gum in sizes 20g, 50g, 110g, 250g, and 500g, arranged in ascending order with a small open dish of white powder in front, on a clean white background. Formulator‑ready Sclerotium Gum for natural viscosity building and improved product stability

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Sclerotium Gum

$19.95

FERMENTATION-DERIVED RHEOLOGY MODIFIER FOR SMOOTH TEXTURE, STABILISATION & SUSPENSION.

Smooth, Silky Rheology

Thickens & Stabilises

Suspension Support

Improved Spreadability

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Sclerotium Gum

$19.95

OUR DIFFERENCE

Selected for specification, not just ingredient name.

Materials sold under the same ingredient name or INCI can differ in grade, purity, specification limits and supporting documentation. JNA selects ingredients with these differences in mind.

Specification Matters

Selected for stronger purity and quality parameters where specification makes the difference.

Cosmetic grade

Selected for professional cosmetic formulation.

Documented quality

Manufacturing and batch documentation available.

Formulator ready

Defined use levels and processing guidance.

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FORMULATION OVERVIEW

Sclerotium Gum

JNA’s Sclerotium Gum is a cosmetic-grade, fermentation-derived polysaccharide supplied to a ≥99.0% assay specification for professional cosmetic formulation. A versatile rheology modifier, it builds viscosity and smooth gel structure while also supporting stabilisation and suspension in water-based and emulsified systems.

Its formulation value extends beyond simple thickening. Sclerotium Gum can help stabilise oil-in-water emulsions, suspend insoluble particles and improve spreadability, while contributing the smooth, silky and non-sticky sensory profile identified for this grade.

Water soluble and stable across a broad pH range, it gives formulators flexibility across serums, gels, creams, lotions, masks, sunscreens, shampoos, conditioners and makeup formulations. This makes it particularly useful where viscosity, stability and finished-product aesthetics need to be considered together rather than treating thickening as an isolated function.

Why Formulators Choose Sclerotium Gum

Multi-Functional Rheology Control
Provides thickening, gelling and suspending functionality, allowing formulators to manage viscosity, structure and particle suspension with one rheology modifier.

Broad pH Formulation Flexibility
Stable across a broad pH 3–12 range, making it useful across cosmetic formulations with differing finished-product pH requirements.

Smooth, Elegant Texture
Helps create smooth gel textures, improve spreadability and contribute a silky, non-sticky skin feel - particularly valuable where sensory elegance matters alongside viscosity.

Supports Emulsion & Suspension Stability
Helps stabilise oil-in-water emulsions and suspend insoluble particles, providing useful structural support beyond viscosity building alone.

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KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Ingredient Sclerotium Gum

INCI Sclerotium Gum

CAS 39464-87-4

Solubility Water dispersible

FORMULATION NOTES

Processing Notes

Disperse Sclerotium Gum thoroughly into the water phase with adequate mixing to achieve uniform hydration and minimise lump formation. Allow sufficient time for the gum to fully hydrate and develop viscosity before assessing the final rheology of the formulation.

Sclerotium Gum has good thermal stability and is stable across a broad pH range of approximately 3–12, providing flexibility across different formulation processes.

Compatibility Notes

Sclerotium Gum has good compatibility with most cosmetic raw materials and can be used across aqueous systems and oil-in-water emulsions. It can provide viscosity modification, emulsion stabilisation and suspension of insoluble materials depending on the formulation system.

Compatibility and final rheology should be assessed in the complete formulation, particularly where other rheology modifiers, surfactants, electrolytes or suspended materials are present.

pH Notes

Sclerotium Gum is stable across a broad pH range of approximately 3–12. The supplied material has a specified pH of 5.5–8.0 when measured as a 0.2% aqueous solution. It is not used primarily as a pH adjuster; finished-product pH should be selected according to the requirements of the complete formulation.

Formulation Examples

Hydrating Serum or Gel
Use Sclerotium Gum to build viscosity and create a smooth gel structure in water-based serum or gel formulations. Allow complete hydration before assessing final viscosity and sensory characteristics.

Cream or Lotion
Use as a rheology modifier and stabilising aid in oil-in-water emulsions where additional structure and improved physical stability are required.

Suspension-Based Formula
Use Sclerotium Gum to help suspend suitable insoluble particles or dispersed materials and reduce settling within the finished formulation.

Shampoo or Conditioner
Incorporate where additional viscosity, structure or suspension support is required within a haircare formulation. Confirm compatibility and final rheology within the complete system.

Troubleshooting

Lumps or uneven dispersion
Ensure the powder is dispersed gradually and uniformly rather than allowing a concentrated mass of powder to contact the water at once. Provide adequate mixing and sufficient hydration time before assessing the formulation.

Lower viscosity than expected
Allow the gum to hydrate fully before making adjustments. Review the concentration used and the composition of the complete formulation, as other ingredients can influence final rheology.

Excessive viscosity or gel structure
Reduce the Sclerotium Gum level where appropriate and reassess after complete hydration. Small changes in rheology-modifier concentration can noticeably alter finished-product structure.

Particle settling or insufficient suspension
Review the viscosity and structure of the continuous phase and the amount, density and particle characteristics of the suspended material. Increasing viscosity alone does not necessarily guarantee adequate long-term suspension.

Changes after adding other ingredients
Evaluate Sclerotium Gum within the complete formulation. Surfactants, electrolytes, other polymers and formulation solids may influence the final rheological behaviour.

Texture changes during stability testing
Assess viscosity, homogeneity, suspension and emulsion stability over time rather than relying only on the formulation immediately after manufacture. Finished-product stability testing should determine whether the rheology system is suitable for the intended formulation.

SENSORY PROFILE

Skin Feel Smooth and silky, with a non-sticky feel. Sclerotium Gum can improve spreadability while contributing structure without being used primarily as an emollient.

Tack Low. The manufacturing TDS specifically describes the material as contributing a non-sticky skin feel. Actual tack will still depend on the complete formulation and use level.

Slip Smooth, with improved spreadability. It can contribute a more fluid, even application as part of the finished rheology system.

Finish Silky and smooth. Particularly useful where formulators want viscosity and gel structure while maintaining an elegant finished-product feel.

Formulation Impact

Builds viscosity and smooth gel structure while providing stabilising and suspending functionality. The final texture and sensory profile will depend on concentration and interaction with the complete formulation system.

QUALITY & SOURCING

JNA’s Sclerotium Gum is supplied as a cosmetic-grade, fermentation-derived material manufactured to a defined ≥99.0% assay specification. The material is controlled against additional moisture, heavy-metal and microbiological specifications, providing formulators with objective quality parameters beyond ingredient identity alone.

Quality Testing

Heavy Metals <5.0 mg/kg · Total Plate Count ≤1,000 CFU/g · Yeast & Moulds ≤100 CFU/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative

Supported Claims

JNA’s supplied grade is controlled against a defined ≥99.0% HPLC assay, together with specifications for loss on drying, heavy metals and microbiological quality. These measurable acceptance criteria provide formulators with a clearer basis for assessing incoming material consistency than ingredient identity or appearance alone.

Each supplied batch is supported by batch-specific analytical documentation, allowing actual batch results to be assessed against the established material specification. The current manufacturing documentation also states conformity with the applicable USP standard.

COMPARISON & ALTERNATIVES

Xanthan Gum Powder

A widely used polysaccharide thickener and stabiliser suitable for many aqueous cosmetic systems. Consider Xanthan Gum where robust viscosity building and suspension support are priorities and a different finished texture is acceptable.

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) Powder

A cellulose-derived non-ionic thickener useful for building viscosity in aqueous systems. Consider HEC where a cellulose-based rheology modifier and a different flow and sensory profile are preferred.

Carbomer 940 Powder

A synthetic polymeric rheology modifier capable of producing high-viscosity, structured gels. Consider Carbomer 940 where strong gel formation and precise viscosity control are required and the formulation is suitable for the processing and neutralisation requirements of a carbomer system.

STORAGE & HANDLING

Storage Conditions

Store Sclerotium Gum in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, protected from direct sunlight, high temperatures and humid conditions. Keep the container tightly closed after use to minimise moisture absorption and contamination.

Handling Notes

Use clean, dry equipment when dispensing or transferring the powder and keep the container tightly closed when not in use. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and use appropriate eye protection when handling the concentrated raw material.

Shelf Life / Retest Guidance

Shelf life is 24 months when stored under the recommended conditions. Refer to the expiry date shown on the product label and applicable batch documentation.

PRODUCT SAFETY

Sclerotium Gum is intended for use as a cosmetic formulation ingredient. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and formulation practices. Avoid unnecessary direct contact with the concentrated raw material and follow the applicable SDS when handling.

Warnings & Precautions

For formulation use only. Not intended for direct application to skin in undiluted raw-material form. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated contact with the concentrated material. Keep out of reach of children.

The formulator is responsible for assessing the safety, stability and suitability of the finished formulation for its intended application.

DOCUMENTATION

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Available for this ingredient

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TDS / Specification Sheet Available for this ingredient

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Batch-specific Certificate of Analysis documentation is maintained for the supplied material.

Formulator's Quick Guide

INCI Sclerotium Gum

CAS 39464-87-4

Appearance Fine white powder

Solubility Water dispersible

Phase Water Phase

Applications Serums, Creams & Lotions, Gels, Masks, Sunscreens, Shampoos, Conditioners

Supports Thickening / gel structure, Skin comfort, Slip / sensory feel, Product stability

Why Formulators Choose This Ingredient

Multi-Functional Rheology Control

Provides thickening, gelling and suspending functionality, helping formulators manage viscosity and structure with one rheology modifier

Broad pH Flexibility

Performs across a broad pH range, making it useful across formulation systems with very different finished-product pH requirements.

Smooth Sensory Profile

Helps create smooth textures with good spreadability and a silky, non-sticky feel, making it particularly attractive for elegant skincare formulations.