Description
As a biodegradable multifunctional opacifier for modern cleansing and conditioning products, TEGO® White 50 MB provides a white and creamy appearance to surfactant formulations. It is predominantly based on renewable raw materials and can be used as an alternative to polymeric opacifiers. TEGO® White 50 MB is an easy-to-formulate, cold-processable liquid and can be added at each formulation step.
TEGO® White 50 MB is a fine-particle dispersion of ethylene glycol distearate in an aqueous surfactant solution. It is a homogeneous viscous fluid and is intended for cold mixing/processing. It is soluble in water, alcohol, and non-polar organic solvents.
This opacifier ingredient provides a certain refatting effect in traditional formulations, caused by the glycol distearate wax and the Glyceryl Laurate, which is an effective refatting agent. Figure 1 shows the results of a sensory hand wash test of a simple surfactant base (9% Sodium Laureth Sulfate; 3% Cocamidopropyl Betaine). The addition of 3% TEGO® White 50 MB leads to an improved skin feel during washing and improved foam quality. Additionally, the resultant skin feel of the dry hands has been improved.
Figure 1. Sensory hand wash test results (5 panelists)
Features & Benefits of TEGO® White 50 MB
- Alternative to polymers defined as microplastics
- Suitable for PEG- and sulfate-free formulations
- Refatting benefits in traditional formulations
- Improves foam quality
- Thickening properties
- Liquid, pumpable
- Predominantly based on renewable raw materials
- Readily biodegradable
Applications
- Cold processable opacifying agent in:
- Shampoos, shower, and bath preparations
- For turbid/white formulations
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Glycol Distearate; Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate; Glyceryl Laurate
