Lipocapsule

Lipocapsule™

The Lipocapsule™ product line is produced using various shell materials, including:

• Gelatin
• Polyoxymethylene Urea (PMU)
• Methoxymethyl Methylol Melamine (MMM)

Lipocapsule™ gelatin products are distinguished by a clear non-pigmented shell surrounding a single droplet or particle of a hydrophobic core material (the internal phase or IP.)

• Internal Phase (IP) available with or without color
• Capsule size from 5-3000 microns
• Supplied as slurry, wet cake or dried powder
• Dried powder forms must be less than 500 microns

 

PMU and MMM Lipocapsule™ products employ the precipitation of a synthetic polymer around a hydrophobic core material.

• Capsule size range from 5-100 microns
• Offered as slurry, wet cake or dry powder

“Microencapsulation can be used in your formulation as a functional component, or it can be used solely for aesthetic value.”

Lipocapsule™ Product Usage Tips:

The Lipocapsule™ Product line is very easy to utilize when formulating and processing. Follow these simple guidelines to facilitate trouble-free processing and to optimize the stability and utility of the final product.

• Maintain a moderate pH, near neutral.
  • Avoid a pH above 8.5 with gelatin Lipocapsules™ .
  • Avoid a pH below 6.5 with Lipocapsules™ containing ultramarine pigments.
• Less than 50% surfactant is recommended.
• Add the Lipocapsules™ at room temperature, generally at the point in the formulation when one would add fragrance or colorants.
• When using the gelatin Lipocapsule™ products, avoid strong solvents like:
  • Toluene
  • Ketones
  • Butyl Acetate
  • Cyclohexane
  • Aromatic Solvents

Please contact our technical service group for further advice on formulating with Lipocapsule™ products. Email us at: lti@lipotechnologies.com