Metal-free antiperspirant formulation using ethyl nanocellulose
Innovative metal-free antiperspirant solution using oxidized ethyl cellulose (MEC) with superior hydrophobic properties and reduced particle size for enhanced efficacy. Seeking partnerships for FDA approval and antiperspirant testing.
Overview
Innotech Materials, LLC presents a pioneering approach to metal-free antiperspirant formulations using oxidized ethyl cellulose (MEC). This innovative material serves as an alternative to traditional aluminum-based antiperspirants, leveraging its hydrophobic properties to effectively reduce perspiration. By utilizing catalytic oxidation, MEC achieves smaller particle sizes and diminished viscosity, enhancing its ability to form flexible, hydrophobic films on the skin.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Oxidized Ethyl Cellulose (MEC): Prepared via catalytic oxidation, resulting in smaller particle sizes and reduced viscosity.
- Hydrophobic Films: MEC forms thin, flexible films that do not require plasticizers, unlike traditional ethyl cellulose formulations.
- Formulation Versatility: Formulations can be tailored using fatty acids or alcohols to adjust solubility and form either fluidic solutions or gel-like structures, depending on alkyl chain length.
Technology readiness level
Currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, this technology is in the experimental proof-of-concept phase. Future plans include tuning film properties and pursuing FDA approval. The team seeks partners for antiperspirant testing and funding support for further development.
About Innotech Materials, LLC
Innotech Materials, LLC is a startup company specializing in the development and production of functional nanocellulose and cellulosic nanomaterials. The company focuses on advancing sustainable technology by creating materials with tailored solubility and chemical properties for diverse industrial applications. Its technology platform includes various forms of modified nanocellulose, such as carboxy methyl nanocellulose, ethyl nanocellulose, and methyl nanocellulose, which are engineered to exhibit specific characteristics like hydrophobicity or amphiphilicity. By manipulating these properties, the company produces solutions that serve as functional ingredients in high-performance materials and complex chemical formulations.
These advanced materials are primarily targeted toward applications in sectors such as biosurfactants, bioplastics, pharmaceutical coatings, and agriculture. For example, the company has developed nanocellulose-based complexes for use as water-soluble, controlled-release fertilizers and soil conditioners that improve nutrient supply and soil moisture retention. These products are designed to offer environmental benefits while providing functional performance improvements in industrial manufacturing and material technologies. The company operates as a startup and engages in collaborative innovation to integrate its materials into commercial products.
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