SNF Polymers
in
Home & Laundry Care
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Flosoft
CationicThickener for Home & LaundryCare
Flogel
AnionicThickener for Home & LaundryCare
Flosperse
Dispersant technology
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FlosoftTM
Cationic Thickener for Home & LaundryCare
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What is Fabric Softeners ?
Fabric Softener is a liquid composition added to washing machines during
the rinse cycle to make clothes feel softer to the touch
Since 1990’s, secondary benefits have driven innovation & marketing
Additional
Benefits
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Limit static cling
Improve Iron glide
Reduce wrinkle formation during washing
Improve wrinkle removal after washing
Enhance stain protection
Bring a fresh Fragrance
Color protection
Fabric shape retention
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Softening agent as active material
Since 1960’s
Since 1990’s
driven by environmental pressures
Alkyl Quat (DHTDMAC)
Ester Quat
Imidazoline Quat
Imidazolinester
All are Composed by
1- Hydrophilic Part
(fabric fiber affinity)
AmidoAmine Quat
Ester AmidoAmine
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2- Hydrophobic Part
(bring softening property)
but
PDMS / Amino Siloxane / Amido Siloxane
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Non Water soluble
Handling Softening agents
– Softening Agents (EsterQuat,…) are mainly supplied as solid/wax
– Dispersion made in water at controlled T°C & shear rate
Softening
Composition
Softening agent
Aqueous media
Particles in suspension
These dispersions are subjected to stability issues & require additional thickening
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Thickener/ Stabilizer for Fabric Softeners
 Rheology modifiers used for laundry Softener
Dispersion
Performance
Modified Celluloses
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Modified Starch
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Synthetic Polymer Flosoft FS 222
FlosoftTM FS 222
[patented technology -WO 2005/053748]
Cationic synthetic thickening agent for
acidic aqueous compositions particularly
use in diluted laundry softeners
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Flosoft benefits at all steps
 Flosoft Compatibility
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Softening agent for Fabric Care
Thickener and stabilizer for all cationic system
EsterQuat, AmidoAmines, all cationic surfactants,…
 Flosoft Handling
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Easy-to-use (as a liquid)
No neutralization, no premix : flexible process
Temperature not sensitive
 Flosoft delivers to the final Product
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Stabilization
A richer appearance
A silky behavior while pouring
Flosoft Polymer
Softening Agent
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A cationic polymer in Inversion Emulsion
Flosoft FS222 polymer is delivered
in inverse emulsion
(oil-based system)
Flosoft Polymer is released and
perform thickening
(water-based system)
Water +
Agitation
Swelling mechanism
Note : Compared to FlosoftFS222, the Flosoft FS222SI contents +50%
more of Inverting Surfactant, which bring easier inversion & handling .
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Handling Flosoft Polymer
Flosoft Handling Procedure
1. Homogenize/stir Flosoft before use
2. Incorporate slowly Flosoft to your system while stirring (300-500rpm)
Flosoft well inverted in water
3. Keep on stirring until full homogenization
4. Ensure pH is in range 2,0-5,0. For optimized performance delivery, preferred range is 3,0-4,0
Advices for easier handling / better performances
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Suited for batch and continuous production process
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Flosoft can be added at any steps of your process (pre- and post-addition)
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Parameter which can help for a better/faster homogenization are
 Higher mixing speed (rpm)
 Longer mixing time
 Add Flosoft in initial water
 Temperature
 Addition of acidic material (citric acid,…)
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Acidic
Example of Concentrated Laundry Softener
Composition
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12 – 20% of cationic surfactants esterquat type
0,05 – 0,2% of FloSoft FS 222
0.5 -1,0% of Fragrance
0,3 – 0,7% Calcium Chloride (25%)
0,15% max of Preservative & Dye
Citric Acid : to pH 3
Water to 100%
Final viscosity : 500 – 1000 cps ( Brookfield RVT viscosity)
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Flosoft FS222 can be easily added at any time into the formulation (preferably in initial water, without other compounds)
Flosoft FS222 offers the advantage of back thickening adjustment
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Flosoft : more applications
- Thickener for Household Acidic Formulation
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Limescale removal
All purpose cleaner
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- Emulsifier/Stabilizer for Silicone or Wax Emulsion (O/W)
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Care Polishing
Shoes polishing
Hard surface polishing
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Acidic
Example of Toilet Bowl Cleaner composition
Composition
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Deionized water
1% of FloSoft FS 222
5% Non ionic surfactant (C12/15-EO7)
5 - 15% Citric Acid (50%)
Water to 100%
Appearance : Viscous, white opaque liquid
pH : 1,7
Final viscosity : 500 - 1000 cPs ( Brookfield LVT – 6 rpm)
Stability : > 8 weeks
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TM
Flogel
Anionic Thickener for HomeCare
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FLOGEL – Anionic Thickeners for HomeCare
Flogel 860 / 800 (Carbomer)
Clear
Formulations
Flogel 850 / Flogel 850 MS*
*Recommanded for Surfactant-based systems
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Flogel 601 / Flogel 820
Flogel 691 / Flogel 840
Flogel 600 series : LDP polymer - Flogel 800 series : Powder polymer
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pH
Milky
Formulations
FLOGEL – Anionic Thickeners for HomeCare
SNF Polymer
Powder
Liquid
Flogel 601
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Flogel 691
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Flogel 820
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Flogel 840
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Flogel 860 / 800
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Flogel 850
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Flogel 850 MS
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pH
Acidic
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Final formulation
Alkali
Clear
aspect
Opaque aspect
Presence of high Surfactant
level
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Compatible
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Toilet Bowl Cleaner composition
Acidic
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
Flogel 691
1%
Acrylic Polymer
58%
Thickener / Stabilizer
Surfactants
5%
EO –alkyl C12
100%
Active material
Citric Acid*
5 – 15%
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50%
Active material
Water
Up to 100%
Appearance : Viscous, white opaque liquid
pH : 1,7
Final viscosity : 500 - 1000 cPs ( Brookfield LVT – 6 rpm)
Stability : > 8 weeks
* Also suitable with Phosphoric Acid
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HydroAlcoholic Gel Composition
Neutral
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
Ethanol
40-60%
Alcohol
100%
Antiseptic agent
IsoPropanol
10-20%
Alcohol
100%
Antiseptic agent
Flogel 860
0,2-1%
Acrylic Polymer
100%
Thickener / Stabilizer
TEA
To final pH
TriEthanol Amine
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Neutralizer
Water
Up to 100%
Other additives can be added like Glycerine as hydrating & feeling agent.
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Baby Laundry in liquid Form
Neutral
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
EMAL 27*
12%
Na Laureth Sulfate
27%
Primary Anionic
Surfactant
Alfanox 45*
10,5%
Na C14-16 Olefin
Sulfonate
38%
Anionic TA with high
foaming powder, even
at diluted conc
Levenol C-301*
10%
Glycereth-7 cocoate
100%
Non Ionic
Potassium Olivate
8%
Potassium Olivate
100%
Water
Nipaguard CFX4
0,2%
Flogel 850 MS
0,8%
Fragrance AR 240800
0,5%
Acrylic Polymer
* Products from KAO
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100%
Preservative
100%
Thickener / Stabilizer
100%
Fragrance
Floor Cleaner with Soap
Neutral
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
Levenol C-301
3%
Glycereth-7 cocoate
100%
Non Ionic
MMB
3%
Butanol derivative
100%
Solvent / Enhance cleaning action
Potassium Olivate
3%
Potassium Olivate
100%
Nipaguard CFX4
0,3%
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100%
Preservative
Fragrance AR 139706
0,2%
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100%
Fragrance
Flogel 850 MS
1,0%
Acrylic Polymer
100%
Thickener / Stabilizer
Water
Until 100%
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100%
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Care Polishing
Neutral ?
the car polish with F691 is in a base of isoparaffin, including carnauba wax and amino silicone.
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
Levenol C-301
3%
Glycereth-7 cocoate
100%
Non Ionic
MMB
3%
Butanol derivative
100%
Solvent / Enhance cleaning action
Potassium Olivate
3%
Potassium Olivate
100%
Nipaguard CFX4
0,3%
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100%
Preservative
Fragrance AR 139706
0,2%
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100%
Fragrance
Flogel 850 MS
1,0%
Acrylic Polymer
100%
Thickener / Stabilizer
Water
Until 100%
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100%
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High Caustic Oven & Grill Cleaner
Alkali
Ingredient
%w
Chemistry
% Active
Function
Flogel 601
3%
Acrylic Polymer
58%
Thickener / Stabilizer
Caustic
10%
NaOH
100%
Active material
Surfactants
0,5%
EO/PO fatty acid
100%
Low foam wetting agent
Water
Up to 100%
Appearance : Opaque Gel
pH : > 12
Final viscosity : ~10 000 cPs (Brookfield LVT – 6 rpm)
Stability : 12 weeks
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Flosperse
Dispersant technology
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Dispersing properties
Why use dispersants in laundry ?
Water hardness can interact with surfactant efficiency / detergency process
but also generate incrustation of fabrics due to Ca-species precipitation
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For years, STPP (Sodium TriPolyPhosphate = inorganic
sequestrant for ions Ca2+) was used for hardness removal + soil
dispersion.
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Zeolite has been prefered because of recuded impact on
environment, but still not well biodegradable.
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As dispersing molecule, Flosperse PolyAcrylate are preventing
fabric incrustation
 by affecting Ca-type cristal formation
 by keeping in suspension freshly removed soils from fabrics
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