Saponification-Free Solid Cleansing Composition for Single-Use Hygiene
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing soap-based cleansing products pose health hazards due to saponification processes, require sophisticated technology, cause environmental pollution, are prone to multi-user usage, expensive, and inconvenient for travel, and are not accessible during emergencies, especially for geriatric and pediatric populations.
Innovation Solution
A saponification-free solid cleansing composition comprising cleansing agents, adsorbing agents, and excipients, which can be in various forms such as tablets, capsules, or bars, designed for single-use and containing surfactants, moisturizing agents, and deodorizing/antimicrobial agents to ensure safety and convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If soap-based cleansing products are used, then cleansing effectiveness is achieved, but health hazards and environmental pollution occur due to saponification processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the harmful saponification process and traditional soap ingredients from the cleansing formulation. Instead, it uses alternative non-saponification-based cleansers that achieve cleansing effectiveness without the harmful chemical reactions associated with traditional soap making, thereby eliminating health hazards and environmental pollution while maintaining functional performance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters of the cleansing product by replacing soap-based ingredients with alternative substances that do not require saponification. This parameter change maintains the essential cleansing function while eliminating the harmful effects of the traditional saponification process
2Ease of operation
If traditional soap bars are used, then cleansing function is provided, but they are prone to multi-user usage and lack personal hygiene safety
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the cleansing product into single-use portions or individual packaging units, ensuring that each user gets their own portion. This segmentation prevents multi-user contamination and maintains personal hygiene safety while preserving the cleansing function for each individual user
3Ease of operation
If liquid soap dispensers are used, then personal hygiene is improved, but they are expensive and inconvenient for travel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs disposable single-use cleansing units that eliminate the need for expensive dispensers and complex packaging. These affordable, single-use portions are easily transportable and eliminate the cost and inconvenience associated with liquid soap dispensers while maintaining personal hygiene benefits
4Reliability
If soap-based formulations are used, then cleansing effect is achieved, but they are expensive and susceptible to wastage due to spillage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the cleansing product into discrete single-use portions that are contained in spill-proof packaging. This segmentation prevents wastage by ensuring only the required amount is used per application, eliminating spillage losses while maintaining effective cleansing performance for each user
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 provides a non-toxic, single-use, cost-effective, and convenient cleansing solution that addresses health and environmental concerns, suitable for diverse populations and emergency use, while avoiding the limitations of traditional soap bars and liquid soaps.
Implementation Method 1
comprising at least one cleansing agent optionally along with adsorbing agent
Implementation Method 2
the cleansing agent is one or more surfactant
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the field of cleansing/sanitization, cosmetic technology, chemical and general sciences. In particular, the disclosure relates to saponification free cleansing compositions comprising at least one cleansing agent optionally along with adsorbing agent, excipient or a combination thereof. The disclosure also provides process of preparing said composition and its applications for cleansing/sanitizing skin and/or inanimate objects amongst others.