Biodegradable Wash Composition for Heat-Stable Texture and Odor Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wash compositions suffer from syneresis, discoloration, and malodor when stored at elevated temperatures, and there is a need for environmentally friendly and biodegradable formulations that maintain stability and effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A wash composition comprising a mixture of naturally derived and biodegradable sulfated polysaccharides, specifically lambda and iota carrageenan, with a viscosity of 40,000 cps or less, stabilizes the formulation and prevents syneresis, discoloration, and malodor even at elevated temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If wash compositions use conventional thickeners and preservatives to maintain stability, then they can prevent phase separation, but they develop syneresis, discoloration, and malodor when stored at elevated temperatures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing conventional thickeners with sulfated polysaccharides (carrageenan, locust bean gum, chitosan) and adjusting the pH to specific ranges (4-7) to achieve thermal stability without harmful effects
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses composite material systems combining multiple sulfated polysaccharides with surfactants and co-surfactants in specific ratios to create a stable emulsion that resists syneresis, discoloration, and malodor at elevated temperatures
2Ease of operation
If wash compositions are formulated with higher viscosity to improve texture, then consumer experience improves, but storage stability deteriorates at elevated temperatures
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the viscosity parameter to a specific range (1,000-40,000 cps) using sulfated polysaccharides that provide adequate texture while maintaining thermal stability and preventing phase separation at elevated temperatures
3Stability of the object's composition
If wash compositions use synthetic polymers and conventional preservatives to ensure stability, then they maintain composition integrity, but environmental friendliness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces persistent synthetic polymers with biodegradable sulfated polysaccharides that are naturally derived and easily decomposed, reducing environmental impact while maintaining composition integrity through their natural stabilizing properties
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical composition to use naturally derived sulfated polysaccharides (carrageenan from red seaweed, locust bean gum, chitosan from crustacean shells) that are biodegradable and environmentally friendly while providing the needed stabilizing function
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The composition remains stable, free of syneresis, discoloration, and malodor after storage at elevated temperatures, ensuring effective and safe use for personal care applications.
Implementation Method 1
a hydrocolloid mixture of sulfated polysaccharide comprising lambda to iota carrageenan in a weight ratio from 1:1 to 1:7
Implementation Method 2
the wash composition having a viscosity of 40,000 cps or less
Implementation Method 3
They are also used to minimize bacteria on the hands and face such that washing is viewed as the most effective way to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria
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AI summary
The invention is directed to a stable composition wash composition. The wash composition comprises a mixture of naturally derived and biodegradable sulfated polysaccharides. The wash composition has a viscosity of 40,000 cps or less, and surprisingly, is free of syneresis, discoloration and malodor, even after being stored at elevated temperatures.