Speaker: Dr. Fatima Eddoumy-Merletti

Company: Rossow

Title: Optimum Combination Systems to Promote Foaming Capacity, Cleansing Ability and Sensory Behaviors

Language: English

Abstract: Surfactants are must-have ingredients in personal and home care preparations. Today sulfate-derived surfactants, although controversial, are still used to maintain the properties required for foaming products. The reduction of the quantities of sulfate derivatives would be a major advantage. Regarding sulfate-free surfactants, limitations mainly highlighted are ineffective cleaning power and insufficient & unstable foam.

In our context of ecological awareness, the reductions in consumptions of surfactants (sulfate & sulfate-free) maintaining efficiency is highly desirable.
In this article, we examined the effect of an emulsifier POEM DL-100K (Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate) on different surfactant system. We studied the synergy of POEM DL-100K with known surfactants such as Sodium Coco Sulfate - SCS, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - SCI, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate - Diapon K-SF Powder & Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyl Taurate – Diapon K-SG.

POEM DL-100K consisting of short molecule with a hydrophilic head and lipophilic chains having HLB value of 9.4. The optimum combination systems (surfactant &POEM DL-100K) are highlighted in this study to promote benefits such as foaming capacity (volume, texture, water release and lasting), cleansing ability and sensory behaviors. POEM DL-100K provides both a lipid-replenishing & smoothing effect and enhances the qualities of the foaming systems: denser, creamier and more stable foam with a comfort and softness feeling. POEM DL-100K is designed for uses in rinse-off & cleansing products in cold-process and allows reducing the concentration of surfactants. These findings suggest that POEM DL-100K is potentially a new approach for conciliate consumer’s satisfaction and environmental impact for personal & home care.