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Bio-based pearlescent wax stabilizers: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Phase separation in aqueous wax mixtures leads to inconsistent product texture and reduced shelf life. These concentrates engineer the interfacial tension to ensure long-term colloidal stability in cosmetic formulations.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Bio-based pearlescent wax stabilizers?

Poor surfactant biodegradability

(12)evidences

Phase separation and physical instability in liquid detergents and soap bars. Maintaining structural integrity prevents product degradation and ensures uniform active ingredient distribution.

Microbial degradation of polymer formulations

(11)evidences

Low efficacy of active agents against resistant microbial strains. Enhancing potency reduces required dosage and improves product shelf-life stability.

Inadequate active ingredient deposition

(11)evidences

Peroxide-based oral care and block copolymer systems suffer from structural breakdown or separation when exposed to temperature fluctuations. Maintaining physical integrity across thermal ranges prevents product degradation.

Insufficient benefit agent deposition

(2)evidences

Standard cleansing agents often fail to deposit sufficient conditioning agents or remove beneficial proteins during washing. Addressing this prevents hair surface damage and tactile roughness.