Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH and Aqualon, a business unit of Hercules Incorporated, have joined together to bring new multifunctional polymers to the personal care market.
Specifically, Aqualon brings technology expertise of natural polymers and Evonik Goldschmidt the market expertise and application knowhow.
“Aqualon sees an exciting future thanks to our collaboration with Evonik Goldschmidt,” stated Jeff Wolff, general manager, regulated industries, at Aqualon.
He said Evonik Goldschmidt’s applicaton expertise would “accelerate the creation of innovative new products for the personal care industry.”
Willy Klipp, senior vice president and general manager of personal care activity at Evonik Goldschmidt, commented: “Evonik Goldschmidt is committed to the relationship with Aqualon,” and continued: “The addition of natural polymers strongly enhances our existing portfolio of silicones, organic specialties and active ingredients.”
The springboard for this collaboration is based on cellulosics (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) – water soluble polymers for cleansing formulations. In addition to thickening, these polymers exhibit surface activity that results in more stable and creamy foams.
These celluloses are now available in a unique, patented fluidised polymer suspension, making in-use handling easier. Various viscosity grades have been created in both the traditional powder and the new suspension to ensure the right product for specific applications. These products are marketed by Evonik Goldschmidt under the new trade names TEGOCEL and TEGOCEL fluid.
The successful collaboration between Aqualon and Evonik Goldschmidt continues with innovate carbohydrate derivatives for skin and hair care being prepared for market launch in the near future.
