Functional

Rosamox

Rosamox
Natural Antioxidant

Rosamox
Natural Antioxidant

Rosamox is a natural antioxidant from Kemins proprietary rosemary. Rosamox is extracted using
Supercritical CO2, which is a solvent-free, green chemistry, sustainable process that meets todays
corporate initiatives to minimize the environmental impact. Rosamox quenches reactive oxygen
species (ROS) and free radicals that degrade oils and oil-containing formulas resulting in off
appearance and odors. It is a natural replacement for BHT and effective alternative to Mixed
Tocopherols, Tocopherol Acetate and Vitamin E.

Product Information
Tradename

INCI Name

Rosamox

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox- CO

Canola Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox LC

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox Z

Propanediol (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox- HCO*

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox HCO-10*

Proposed: Canola Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract

Rosamox HCO-S*

Proposed: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (and) Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Extract

*color and odor characteristic of rosemary extract

Product Features

Safety Studies

Controlled supply chain that provides consistent antioxidant availability

The BCOP score for Rosamox was

0.80, which is considered to be a
non-irritant.

Standardized and consistent antioxidant performance

Safety-tested in every step of the process
High regard for sustainable rosemary
Natural, plant-based antioxidant
Tailored solutions, providing minimal impact to formulations

Suggested Applications
Skin care creams and lotions
Lip moisturizers
Make-ups and foundations

The skin tolerance of Rosamox

has been clinically evaluated
by Human Repeat Insult Patch
Test (HRIPT). Results indicate that
Rosamox, when tested at 10x the
standard 0.5% inclusion rate, is a
non-irritant.

Efficacy in Cream
Peroxide Value of a Cream
12

Control
BHT 0.05%

PV (meq/kg)

10

Tocopherols 0.1%
Tocopherols 0.5%

Rosamox 0.1%
Rosamox 0.5%

6
4

Peroxide values were monitored over several days

while the cream samples were incubated at
50C. Samples with Rosamox had much lower PV
than tocopherols and were similar to BHT treated
samples.

2
0
0

20

40

Days

Rosamox: An effective natural alternative to BHT, Tocopherol Acetate and Vitamin E

Sunflower Oil: Percent Improvement in Protection Factor
2.50

Squalene Oil: Percent Improvement in Protection Factor

4.50

124%

298%

4.00
3.50

78%

1.50

32%

30%

46%

1.00

Protection Factor

Protection Factor

2.00

0.50

209%

3.00
2.50
2.00

81%

73%

70%

1.50
1.00
0.50

0.00

0.00
Control

Rosamox Rosamox
0.1%
0.3%

Rosamox
0.5%

Vitamin E
0.5%

Control

BHT
0.03%

Rosamox Rosamox
0.1%
0.3%

Antioxidant Treatments

52%

137%
101%

2.00

32%
17%
(11%)

0.50

Protection Factor

Protection Factor

2.00

1.00

BHT
0.03%

Argan Oil: Percent Improvement in Protection Factor

2.50

19%

Vitamin E
0.5%

Antioxidant Treatments

Palm Oil: Percent Improvement in Protection Factor

1.50

Rosamox
0.5%

47%

1.50

28%
(5%)

1.00
0.50
0.00

0.00
Control

Rosamox Rosamox
0.1%
0.3%

Rosamox
0.5%

Vitamin E
0.5%

Antioxidant Treatments
NOTE: Other oils tested: safflower, avocado, grape seed, sweet almond

BHT
0.03%

Control

Rosamox Rosamox
0.1%
0.3%

Rosamox
0.5%

Vitamin E
0.5%

Antioxidant Treatments

BHT
0.03%

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be successful. Our products offer more than
expert natural sciencethey come with
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to testing and regulatory assistance, we work
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team can provide on-site formulating expertise,
product testing, analytical services on
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as production and engineering support.
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team is ready to help customers
with guidance in consumer
marketing compliance, product
registration questions, and other
regulatory assistance.
Ultimately, our goal is to exceed
customer expectations around the
globe by combining sound science
with creativity, curiosity
and collaboration.

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