We are currently working on a project to produce perfectly transparent microemulsions of perfumes, essential oils or oils, based on natural compounds.
Microemulsion using a solubilizer makes it possible to disperse lipophilic compounds in an aqueous phase while preserving the transparency of the final composition.
This is why we are seeking to identify natural and innovative solutions that can replace current synthetic solutions without compromising on performance.
Known solutions:
The raw materials / ingredients used today are synthetic / petroleum-based and the best performing of them derive from hazardous ethoxylation processes. The reference synthetic raw materials frequently used today are for example Cremophor RH 40 or LRI solubilizer.
However, there are natural solutions on the market, such as APG (Alkyl PolyGlucoside) or APP (Alkyl PolyPentoside), polyglyceryl derivatives, etc. which are however unsatisfactory given their very poor performance.
Criteria:
The innovative solutions we are looking for should therefore meet as many of these criteria as possible:
- Natural origins without ethoxylation and environmentally friendly (non-ecotoxic, biodegradable, etc.)
- Consumer-friendly, without CMR, without endocrine disruptors,
- Low ratio of lipophilic component to solubilizers (1 part / 3 parts),
- No foaming or sticky effects
- Keep transparent appearance between 5°C and 40°C