Polymers for personal care products and cosmetics /

All aspects of the personal care industry will be comprehensively discussed in Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain)
Other Authors: Loh, Xian Jun (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK : Royal Society Of Chemistry, [2016]
Series:RSC polymer chemistry series ; 20.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Cover; Polymers for Personal Care Products and Cosmetics; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1
  • A Global Analysis of the Personal Care Market; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Commercialization of Stimuli Responsive Polymers; 1.3 Stimuli Responsive Polymers As a Personal Care Ingredient; 1.4 Commercialization of Bio-Based Polymers; 1.5 Bio-Based Polymers As a Personal Care Ingredient; 1.6 Personal Care Products with Active Ingredients; 1.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2
  • Polymers for Personal Care
  • Natural Protein-Based Polymers; 2.1 What Is a Personal Care Product
  • 2.2 Personal Care Products-Market Overview2.3 The Fundamentals: Amino Acids; 2.3.1 Sources and Content of Amino Acids; 2.3.2 Plant Source Proteins; 2.3.3 Animal Source Proteins; 2.3.3.1 Collagen and Elastin; 2.3.3.2 Keratin; 2.3.3.3 Silk; 2.3.3.4 Milk Proteins; 2.4 Production of Hydrolyzed Proteins; 2.4.1 Major Steps; 2.4.2 Hydrolysis of Proteins; 2.4.2.1 Acid Hydrolysis; 2.4.2.2 Base Hydrolysis; 2.4.2.3 Enzymatic Hydrolysis; 2.4.2.3.1 Enzymes Used.; 2.5 Discussions and Comparisons; 2.5.1 Molecular Weight of Proteins; 2.5.2 Isoelectric Point; 2.5.3 Hydrophobicity
  • 2.5.4 Comparison of Different Hydrolysis Processes2.6 Outlook and Prospects; References; Chapter 3
  • Polyacrylates for Personal Care; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Uses of Polyacrylates; 3.2.1 Characterising Rheological Modifiers; 3.2.1.1 Rheological Effects; 3.2.1.2 Other Characterisations; 3.3 Monomers of Polyacrylates and Their Synthesis; 3.4 Alkali Swellable Emulsion (ASE); 3.5 Hydrophobically Modified Alkali Swellable Emulsion (HASE); 3.6 Cross-Linked Poly(acrylic acid); 3.7 Safety Issues with Polyacrylates; 3.8 Comparing Different Polyacrylates
  • 3.9 Comparing Polyacrylates with Other Rheological Modifiers3.10 Outlook, Perspectives and Recommendations; References; Chapter 4
  • Natural Rheological Modifiers for Personal Care; 4.1 Introduction; 4.1.1 Personal Care Market and Trends; 4.1.2 Natural "Progression" of Personal Care Market; 4.2 Personal Care Formulations; 4.2.1 Emulsifiers; 4.2.2 Preservatives; 4.2.3 Colouring Agents, Fragrances and pH Stabilisers; 4.2.4 Rheological Modifiers; 4.3 Rheology; 4.3.1 Rheology Profiles; 4.3.1.1 Newtonian Flow; 4.3.1.2 Pseudoplastic Flow; 4.3.1.3 Thixotropic Flow; 4.3.1.4 Dilatant Flow
  • 4.3.2 Types of Rheological Modifiers4.3.2.1 Natural Polymers: Polysaccharides; 4.3.2.2 Anionic Polysaccharides; 4.3.2.2.1 Alginates (Alginic Acid).; 4.3.2.2.2 Pectin.; 4.3.2.2.3 Xanthan Gum.; 4.3.2.2.4 Carrageenans.; 4.3.2.2.5 Cellulose Gum (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose).; 4.3.2.3 Cationic Polysaccharides; 4.3.2.3.1 Chitosan.; 4.3.2.3.2 Cationic Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC).; 4.3.2.4 Non-Ionic Polysaccharides; 4.3.2.4.1 Starch.; 4.3.2.4.2 Cellulose Ethers.; 4.3.2.4.3 Hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC).; 4.3.2.4.4 Hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC).; 4.3.2.4.5 Methylcellulose (MC).