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Evaluation of soy‐based surface active copolymers as surfactant ingredients in model shampoo formulations
Author(s) -
Popadyuk A.,
Kalita H.,
Chisholm B. J.,
Voronov A.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
international journal of cosmetic science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 62
eISSN - 1468-2494
pISSN - 0142-5463
DOI - 10.1111/ics.12153
Subject(s) - shampoo , pulmonary surfactant , chemistry , ingredient , chromatography , active ingredient , cosmetics , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , food science , engineering , biochemistry , medicine , pharmacology
Synopsis Objective A new non‐toxic soybean oil‐based polymeric surfactant ( SBPS ) for personal‐care products was developed and extensively characterized, including an evaluation of the polymeric surfactant performance in model shampoo formulations. Methods To experimentally assure applicability of the soy‐based macromolecules in shampoos, either in combination with common anionic surfactants (in this study, sodium lauryl sulfate, SLS ) or as a single surface‐active ingredient, the testing of SBPS physicochemical properties, performance and visual assessment of SBPS ‐based model shampoos was carried out. Results The results obtained, including foaming and cleaning ability of model formulations, were compared to those with only SLS as a surfactant as well as to SLS ‐free shampoos. Overall, the results show that the presence of SBPS improves cleaning, foaming, and conditioning of model formulations. Conclusions SBPS ‐based formulations meet major requirements of multifunctional shampoos – mild detergency, foaming, good conditioning, and aesthetic appeal, which are comparable to commercially available shampoos. In addition, examination of SBPS / SLS mixtures in model shampoos showed that the presence of the SBPS enables the concentration of SLS to be significantly reduced without sacrificing shampoo performance.