Acrylic Polymer Cleanser Transparency via Cationic Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Acrylic acid polymer-based cleansing compositions typically exhibit a hazy or non-transparent appearance, which affects consumer perception of their beneficial qualities, and cationic ingredients like polyquaternium-10 further counteract product clarity.
Innovation Solution
A personal cleansing composition comprising a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer, amphoteric and/or nonionic surfactant, anionic surfactant, cationic polymer, ester, high polyol levels, and polyethylene glycol, combined in specific ratios and processed using a unique method, results in a highly transparent product.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cationic polymer is added to acrylic acid polymer based cleansing composition, then conditioning benefit is improved, but product transparency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the molecular weight, concentration, and chemical structure parameters of the cationic polymer to achieve a balance between conditioning benefit and transparency. By adjusting these parameters, the formulation maintains product clarity while incorporating cationic conditioning agents.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite materials by combining acrylic acid polymer with specific cationic polymers in a formulated system. This composite approach allows the benefits of both polymers to coexist, where the acrylic acid polymer provides base cleansing and the cationic polymer provides conditioning, while the overall formulation maintains transparency through proper composition design.
2Ease of manufacture
If conventional processing method is used for acrylic acid polymer based cleansing composition, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but product transparency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-dissolving the acrylic acid polymer in water before adding other ingredients. This specific sequence of operations, performed in advance, prevents haze formation and ensures product transparency while maintaining a relatively simple manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes processing parameters such as temperature, mixing speed, and addition sequence to achieve high transparency. These parameter modifications optimize the formulation process to prevent haze while keeping the manufacturing process straightforward and scalable.
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AI summary
A composition and method for a cross-linked acrylic acid polymer based personal cleanser having high clarity is disclosed. Particular compositional ingredients are combined in a specified process such that the final composition comprises a clear, transparent personal cleansing product.