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CELLULON® PX Microfibrous Cellulose : Suspension By A Different Mechanism
Inclusions in liquid detergents and soaps – active insolubles, bleach precursors, encapsulated enzymes, particles, droplets, air bubbles – provide formulators a powerful route to differentiation. However, creating a system with consumer friendly appeal, that reliably suspends and uniformly distributes these components has historically proven difficult, if not impossible.
Inclusion of insoluble particulates can be problematic for other polymers, especially in concentrated surfactant systems like liquid dish detergents. Previously, the even distribution and suspension of these materials has usually relied on structuring of the formulation by the use of acrylate co-polymers. Acrylates can have compatibility limits and often affect the overall viscosity of the finished product. CELLULON provides suspension without settling or phase separation, even in highly concentrated surfactant formulations and yet, contributes very little to the pour viscosity of the finished product.
While suspension in liquids products is not new, CELLULON PX method is. Rather than relying on structuring the surfactant or liquid phases of the formula, or increasing overall product viscosity, CELLULON PX forms an invisible, translucent three-dimensional network in the fluid. This suspension happens independently of viscosity, ionic strength, or surfactant type and level. It also happens without adversely affecting the final viscosity of the finished product. This ‘decoupling’ of viscosity and suspension gives the formulator new flexibility without hindering the consumer experience.
CP Kelco’s CELLULON microfibrous cellulose technology allows reliable suspension of actives or a variety of decorative particles. CELLULON creates a true yield stress in a system and does so with minimal impact on final product viscosity or product dispersibility. This product is effective in a wide range of formulations without the compatibility issues of alternative polymers. Its very low use level enables the ability to create clear to translucent systems. Typical use rates are 0.05% to 0.2%.
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