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Sclerotium gum surfactant rheology: Procter & GambleRecent Research Landscape

The rheology and stability of a concentrated surfactant chassis are engineered using a specific microbial polysaccharide thickener. This enables high-performance cleansing in a reduced-water format without traditional sulfate salts.

What technical problems is Procter & Gamble addressing in Sclerotium gum surfactant rheology?

Surfactant system irritancy and instability

(51)evidences

Traditional alkyl sulfate surfactants cause significant skin barrier disruption and irritation. Eliminating these while maintaining cleansing efficacy and rheological stability in balms addresses consumer safety and dermatological compatibility.

Insufficient low viscosity formulation stability

(18)evidences

Standard surfactant systems often fail to provide adequate detangling and sensory smoothness without heavy silicone buildup or in concentrated formats. Solving this allows for effective hair manageability across diverse formulation constraints.