Dow opacifier allows for the formulation of creamy cleansers
...even in cationic polymer-containing systems
Dow Personal Care – a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company – has created a novel, distinct opacifying technology that allows cosmetic scientists to create creamy conditioning body washes, shampoos and liquid hand soaps.
Opulyn PQG is suitable for systems containing cationic polymers; it is said to ensure the long-term stability of conditioning cleansing products, even those containing Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10 and cationic guar derivatives.
It is also suitable for making body washes with high concentrations of amphoteric surfactants.
“Opulyn PQG Opacifier was designed to have excellent compatibility with cationic ingredients providing formulators a tool to address formulation challenges met with traditional opacifiers,” commented Fabienne Bizeray, product marketing manager, Dow Personal Care. “Opulyn PQG allows formulators to enhance their formulations by imparting a luxurious creamy effect to cleansers at low use levels.
“Formulators no longer have to compromise between conditioning benefits and creamy textures in their cleansing formulations.
“As consumer preferences become increasingly sophisticated, there is a need for novel technologies to address these demands. Opulyn PQG is a great addition to the Opulyn family of opacifiers and we look forward to working with customers to help them explore the benefits it can provide in their formulations.”