Novel polysaccharide compound having excellent biodegradability and composition comprising same

A novel polysaccharide compound, synthesized from guar gum, addresses the biodegradability issue of existing conditioning agents by enhancing water-based biodegradability and stability, ensuring effective conditioning effects in personal care products.

WO2026135238A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-25SAMYANG KCI CORP

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SAMYANG KCI CORP
Filing Date
2025-12-17
Publication Date
2026-06-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing conditioning agents, such as guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, lack biodegradability despite providing excellent conditioning effects, posing environmental concerns in wastewater treatment.

Method used

A novel polysaccharide compound represented by Formula 1, derived from guar gum, is synthesized by reacting guar gum with specific compounds to introduce positive charges, enhancing biodegradability while maintaining conditioning effects.

Benefits of technology

The polysaccharide compound exhibits improved water-based biodegradability and stability, offering excellent thickening, softening, and conditioning effects, making it eco-friendly for use in personal care products.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel polysaccharide compound and a composition comprising same and, more specifically, to a polysaccharide compound and a composition comprising same, wherein the polysaccharide compound is eco-friendly due to having remarkably improved water-based biodegradability due to the adoption of a specific chemical structure for a guar-derived polysaccharide skeleton, and at the same time, can excellently provide various effects including, for example, thickening, softening, and conditioning effects when included in a water-based composition, and thus can be used for various uses, for example, personal care products including skin care products, body care products, hair care products, scalp care products, cosmetics, and the like.
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