Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- INCI Name
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 1662663-05-9
- Olfactory Notes
- Pungent
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
Protect the skin's microbiome with a natural solution for malodor control
- Proven to be effective against odor-causing molecules
- Leaves no stains or residues on skin or fabric
- Ease of use in finished formulations
- Will not interfere with natural perspiration
- Allows for fragrance-free claims
- Allows for all-natural claims in finished products
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- AP/Deo Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Use Level
- 1.0-6.0%
- Usage Guidelines
Due to its high-water solubility, VELAFRESH™ ZP binds malodors at the source. No surfactants are added to the product or needed in end-use formulations
No Need For
- Surfactants
- Emulsifiers or Solubilizers
Compatible with
- Leading non-ionic and anionic surfactants
- Fragrances
- Aqueous ethanol systems up to 20%
- Applications
Itaconix® VELAFRESH™ ZP20 is a polymeric zinc complex odor neutralizer especially suitable for the manufacture of underarm deodorant applications such as solid sticks, roll-ons, aqueous sprays, wipes, creams. It is also suitable for use in athleisure products, pet care, base odor neutralization and post hair treatment rinses.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Clear to Slightly Hazy Yellow Liquid
- Soluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Biobased Content | 100 | % | — |
| Active Zinc | 2.0 | % | — |
| pH (Adjusted with Potassium hydroxide) | 7.9 | — | — |
| Avg Molecular Weight (Mw) | 4750 | g/mol | — |
| Viscosity | max. 100 | cP | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.17 | — | — |
| Solid Content | 26.0 | % | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Efficacy Study
Effective Odor Neutralization
VELAFRESH™ ZP is a major advance in odor neutralization. Zinc complexes are wide ly used to neutralize odors caused by sulfides, mercaptans, amines, ammon ia and body odor related mole cules such as isova leric acid and butyric acid
VELAFRESH™ ZP is a new,easier-to-use approach to formulating zinc complexes into personal care products
VELAFRESH™ ZP binds volatile malodor molecules so they cannot be detected by the human nose. The technology has no substa ntive interference with natural perspiration. VELAFRESH™ ZP does not cause skin sensitization or irritation
High Efficacy Comparable to Current Technology
Independe nt laboratory testing confirms that VELAFRESH™ ZP performs equal to or better than the current leading zinc-based technology at neutralizing food odors and body odor. When applied at equal active zinc concentration on fabr ic, an expert panel found equal odor reduction for VELAFRESH™ ZP and Zinc Ricinoleate
Excellent Dose Response
A number of different types of bacteria reside on the surface of the skin,some of which release enzymes that break down lipids into smaller fatty acids such as butyric acid.This molecule has an extreme ly pungent smell and odor threshold of just 0.001ppm. A panel test of untrained volunteers confirmed that for a given quantity of butyric acid, the addition of VELAFRESH™ZP neutra lizes the observable odor and increasing the concentration of VELAFRESH™ ZP further reduces the amount detectable
VELAFRESH™ ZP20 aqueous solutions of a polyme ric zinc complex. Both prod ucts offer the same benefits from ease-of-use and lack of residualdepos its . The primary differences between the two products are the level of active zinc, the preservative systems, and a slight diff
erence in bio-based content.
VELAFRESH™ ZP20 has 2% active zinc. VELAFRESH ™ ZP30 offers more concentrated odor neutralization with 3.5% active zinc. Independent labora tory testing confirms that each has comparable performance at equivale nt levels of active zinc
- Stability and Compatibility
Due to its ionic nature, cationic substances can only be tolerated in low concentrations. VELAFRESH™ ZP20 is hydrolytically stable and stable from pH 2 to pH 11.