TAGS: Science-based Formulation Biobased Solutions
Alongside the increasing demand for bio-based alternatives, the interest in predicting and improving ingredients compatibility via Hansen Solubility Parameters (HSP) keeps growing in the formulation industry. In this regard, VLCI has launched a bio-based workflow for HSP determinations.
Bio-based Workflow for HSP Determinations
Partnership with 11 Suppliers
In partnership with 11 suppliers, it has gathered over 20 bio-based solvents spread across the HSP space. Besides compatibility predictions, this approach offers straightforward and practical insights about the applicability of the bio-based solvents to all industries, including numerous solvent blends possibilities.
Applications & Project Examples
- Solvents outside the solubility sphere of a product can be blended to reach HSP’s within the sphere. By this means, toxic or environmentally unsustainable solvents can be replaced by blends of non-hazardous and/or bio-based solvents.
- Dispersants can be matched with specific solid particles for the preparation of optimally stabilized suspensions.
- Film formation of acrylic dispersions can be enhanced via the effective selection of coalescing agents.
- Solubility of pharmaceutical actives can be significantly improved.
Smart and Efficient Ingredient Matching
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Fast, practical and accurate HSP determinations
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Implementation of HSP in formulations
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Match or replace ingredients
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Improve solubility, compatibility, stability and efficacy
Source: VLCI