Conditioning Shampoo Gel Network Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing conditioning shampoo compositions lack stability, which affects their performance and longevity.
Innovation Solution
An aqueous conditioning shampoo composition is developed, incorporating a particulate with a melting point above 70°C, specifically glyceryl monostearate, and a structured gel network formed by combining these components at a temperature above the melting point of glyceryl monostearate in the presence of water, along with a quaternary ammonium compound, to create a stable gel network phase.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional gel networks are used in conditioning shampoo, then conditioning benefits are provided, but stability is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the melting point parameter of the particulate material to above 70°C, which fundamentally alters the thermal behavior and stability characteristics of the gel network, resolving the stability issue while maintaining conditioning benefits
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a composite gel network system combining particulate materials with melting points above 70°C, glyceryl monostearate, and quaternary ammonium compounds, where the synergistic interaction of these materials achieves enhanced stability without compromising conditioning performance
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 achieves enhanced stability and improved conditioning benefits, with preferred particulates having a platelet morphology and hydrophobic properties, such as hydrophobically modified clays, and a suitable viscosity range, resulting in a more effective and long-lasting shampoo.
Implementation Method 1
a particulate having a melting point above 70° C. and glyceryl monostearate
Implementation Method 2
the gel network is formed by combining the components at a temperature above the melting point of glyceryl monostearate in the presence of water
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AI summary
Aqueous conditioning shampoo comprising cleansing surfactant and a conditioning gel network, the gel network comprising a particulate having a melting point above 70° C. and glyceryl monostearate.