Home Care Products Research Articles

The industrial application potential of sugar beet pulp derived monosaccharides d-Galacturonic acid and l-Arabinose.

This review provides a perspective on the industrial application potential of sugar beet pulp (SBP) derived monosaccharides. The broad application of these monosaccharides could contribute to bio-based alternatives and sustainable practices, essential for the transition towards a more circular economy. This review focuses on the utilization and application of two SBP monosaccharides, d-galacturonic acid (d-GalA) and l-arabinose (l-Ara), derived from pectin and hemicellulose. These polysaccharides are major components of sugar beet pulp, an important side stream of sucrose production. d-GalA and l-Ara are therefore abundant in biomass and offer unique molecular structures amenable to selective chemical or enzymatic modifications. We review their application in various industrial applications such as the development and production of bioactive compounds, home and personal care products, and other industries.

Titania-Cored Janus Multipods as UV-Protective Pickering Emulsifiers for Sunscreens.

Pickering emulsifiers have gained significant interest as alternatives for conventional surfactants in various applications that includes pharmaceutics, food, homecare products, and cosmetics. However, their function is primarily focused on enhancing emulsion stability of which still remains to be resolved. Herein, Janus multipods are presented that simultaneously shield UV while offering high emulsion stability. These particles are prepared by growing multiple silicon dioxide (SiO2) nanopods using sol-gel method on a spherical titanium dioxide (TiO2) core with a thin SiO2 shell. The incorporation of high refractive index TiO2 in the core is shown to effectively shield UV while the SiO2 shell suppresses the photocatalytic activity. Moreover, by utilizing wax colloidosomes as templates, these multipod nanoparticles are further modified to exhibit Janus characteristics. This leads to strong adsorption of the Janus multipods at the oil/water emulsion interface where the multipod feature additionally reinforces the interfacial stabilization by interdigitation and interlocking of the Janus multipods to suppress detachment of the highly dense particles from the interface. As these Janus multipods offer effective UV protection as well as excellent emulsion stability, it is envisioned that they have great potential in advanced cosmetic formulations which require both enhanced sunscreen performance and better feeling in skincare products.

A review of artificial sebum formulations, their compositions, uses and physicochemical characteristics.

Sebum is a complex mixture of skin lipids responsible for lubrication, moisture retention and skin protection from external factors such as bacteria and fungi. The physicochemical properties of natural sebum are not well understood and are not easily accessible. Artificial sebum is widely used for sebum-related research such as dermal bioaccessibility, fingerprint production, dermatology, removal and sebum studies. It was found that the composition of artificial sebum affects the bioaccessibility of metals and drugs as well as the growth of some strains of bacteria. Squalene present in sebum was also found to be responsible for creating yellow stains on fabrics, whereas an increased concentration of fatty acids and triglycerides can lead to higher malodour of fabrics. Moreover, sebum and artificial sebum are poorly characterized with only 20 of 81 formulations characterized by certain techniques such as differential scanning calorimetry, nuclear magnetic resonance and thin-layer chromatography. This article reviews the artificial sebum formulations reported in the open literature between 1965 and 2023. We have discussed the compositions, uses and characterization techniques of artificial sebum used in the previous work and compared their properties to those of human sebum. A total of 81 artificial sebum formulations were found across the literature with 17 new formulations identified. The artificial sebum composition varies greatly between publications and there is no consistent formulation. There is a wide range of chemicals that are used as the main components of artificial sebum. We have highlighted the effect of chemical composition and individual compounds on the overall properties of the artificial sebum reported, and recommend that there is a great potential for creating personalized cosmetics and home care products once the characteristics of sebum are better understood.

Mangalam Organics Limited: making camphor grow innovatively

Learning outcomes The case study will provide an opportunity for students to identify the challenges a business-to-business (B2B) organization in a commodity product category faces in a growing environment. The students will learn to analyze and evaluate different strategies for growth and profitability. The students will be equipped to make decisions based on financial and nonfinancial data and the trade-offs therein. The case study will enable students to understand the application of the concept of operating leverage in different business conditions. Case overview/synopsis The leadership team at Mangalam Organics Limited (MOL) was worried about the company’s future in December 2021. The chief strategy officer (CSO), Akshay Dujodwala; the chairman, Kamal Dujodwala and the managing director, Pankaj Dujodwala had watched MOL go through many ups and downs. MOL manufactured camphor powder and supplied it to tableters [1], who would convert it into tablets, essentially used for Puja [2] purposes in India. Camphor was a white, waxy terpenoid with a strong aroma. It was mainly a commodity business with no pricing power when MOL supplied it in bulk to tableters. They had ventured into the business-to-customer (B2C) [3] space with their consumer brand “Mangalam” camphor tablets, positioned for religious uses in homes. However, this formed a very small percentage of their turnover. With thin margins and a low growth rate, it was difficult for MOL to sustain and grow, especially in the B2B [4] business. To make matters worse, their manufacturing unit caught fire in 2015, causing a major blow to their business. Under the leadership of their CSO, Akshay, they implemented strategies that helped the company bring down costs and wastage. Akshay helped MOL diversify further into the B2C market through their brands, “CamPure” for home care products and “Cam+” for health-care products. Huge expenditures on marketing and advertising were incurred to promote these brands. The COVID-19 pandemic watched the world go through a terrible phase with lockdown and rising health issues (both physical and mental). Camphor found an interesting place in immunity and religious purposes due to its aromatherapy properties and evoking feelings of relaxation. The newfound use helped MOL achieve an unexpectedly higher turnover. But Akshay knew that camphor, by itself, was fickle in providing profitability. To sustain growth post-COVID-19, MOL would urgently need to look for growth options. After giving it a lot of thought, he was faced with three options – he could either focus on CamPure as a B2C option, or concentrate completely on camphor powder and aroma as an existing B2B option or take the third option to go in for a first of its kind exclusive stores for all types of puja items called Pooja Sangam. While all these options had their own pros and cons, he had to now decide which was the best financially viable option for MOL as a way forward. Complexity academic level The case study is designed at the postgraduate level in an Master of Business Administration and executive education programs. Given the nature of the issues in the case study, it can be included in courses such as business strategy and strategic marketing. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing.

Advances in the production of biosurfactants as green ingredients in home and personal care products.

Home and personal care industry is currently witnessing a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic surfactants. This increase is fueled by concerns over the delayed degradation and environmental impact of the latter. To this, biosurfactants possess important properties such as biodegradability, low toxicity, and renewable sourcing. These qualities position them as compelling replacements of traditional synthetic surfactants. Their diverse attributes including emulsification, antimicrobial efficacy, surface tension reduction, and foaming capability, make them well-suited choices for home and personal care products. Biosurfactants can be produced through several inexpensive and renewable sources which contributes to their commercialization potential. This article discusses various microbial derived biosurfactants including rhamnolipids, sophorolipids, mannosyl-erythritol lipids, trehalolipids and lipopeptides, unraveling and comparing their distinctive roles and advantages in the home and personal care industry. It also focuses on the recent patent innovations in the production of biosurfactants which have aimed at improving their economic viability and performance attributes. Finally, the article sheds light on the challenges and future trajectories for better integration of these sustainable biosurfactants into mainstream consumer products.

A systematic derivatization technique for characterization of ethoxylates by GC and GCMS

AbstractEthoxylation is one of the common industrial process in which ethylene oxide (EO) is added to compounds containing active hydrogen atom (OH, COOH, SH, NH, etc.) to form surfactants. Alcohol ethoxylates are a major class of non‐ionic surfactants composed of an alkyl chain combined with few EO units. They are widely used in homecare products, personal care products, textiles, oilfield, construction, lubricants, food, paper, leather. The analysis of these ethoxylates possess several challenges since they contain ‘n’ number of EO units (n > 1). With increase in “n,” the product becomes more and more viscous and the boiling point increases making it difficult to analyze by normal gas chromatography (GC) technique. This paper describes a method of derivatizing these ethoxylates so that they can be eluted on a high temperature GC. BSTFA (N, O‐bis (trimethylsilyl) trifluoroacetamide) is used as the derivatizing agent (silylating agent). The ethoxylate combines with BSTFA to form the corresponding trimethylsilylated (TMS) product, which have comparatively lower boiling point. Thus, we detect trimethyl silyl product, which is the resemblance for the ethoxylated product. In this paper, we present a quantitative GC method for the ethoxylates of a few simple alcohols (2‐ethyl hexanol, glycerin), and complex vegetable oils (castor oil). The products formed during the reaction have also been identified on a gas chromatograph coupled with mass spectrometer (GCMS). GCMS shows the mass corresponding to the TMS derivatized product. The derivatization technique not only helps in increasing the volatility of these compounds but also improves the chromatographic efficiency, selectivity, and enhances the detectability.

Wormlike micellar solutions formed by an anionic surfactant and a cationic surfactant with two head groups.

Innovation in the molecular structure of surfactants is important for the preparation of soft materials with novel properties. In this study, we synthesized a cationic surfactant, N1,N1,N1,N1,N3,N3,N3-pentamethyl-N3-(3-stearamidopropyl)propane-1,3-diammonium bromide, hereafter referred to as C18-DQA. Unlike conventional cationic surfactants, C18-DQA contains two quaternary ammonium head groups and a long-saturated alkyl chain equal to a chain length of 21 carbon atoms. C18-DQA exhibits a low Krafft point of ∼0 °C and a water solubility >1000 mM at 25 °C. The critical micelle concentration (cmc) of C18-DQA was determined to be 0.59 mM using the Nile red method. C18-DQA was mixed with sodium laurate (SL) at different molar ratios to produce transparent solutions with excellent viscoelasticity over a wide concentration range. The 1 : 1.5 molar ratio C18-DQA/SL mixed solutions exhibited gel-like behavior for a total surfactant concentration of 2.88 wt% (75 mM). The solution with a total surfactant concentration of 300 mM (120 mM C18-DQA and 180 mM SL) achieved a maximum zero-shear viscosity (η0) of 4224 Pa s. Cryogenic transmission electron microscopy analysis revealed the formation of extremely long wormlike micelles, with a cross-sectional diameter of 5 nm and contour length >3 μm, in the mixed solutions. C18-DQA and SL molecules were drawn close by electrostatic attractions, leading to a suitable molecular geometry for the extensive growth of wormlike micelles. This work will act as an important reference for the future preparation of highly viscoelastic solutions by mixing cationic and anionic surfactants. The proposed system is also expected to have potential applications in cosmetic formulations, home care products, and oilfield fracturing fluids.

Digital Marketing and Its Effect on Growth of Small Business in Select Areas of Pune City with special reference to Home Care Products


 
 
 
 The main purpose of this research paper is to identify the effect of digital marketing on small business. In present time every business has digitalized and using online platform to promote business. Study reveals even small pan shop owners as well as “Bhajiwala” collect payment through paytm, googlepay which indicates that how digital world has affected to business community. Digital Marketing provides cost effective solution to promote company products and enhances the reach to target customers in most efficient manner. This paper also addresses the issues related to their growth, brand acceptance and recognition and in the development of trust factor among customers. In present research previous research work has been examined and questionnaire to collect the primary data was developed. Study is limited to 117 small scale business working in the vicinity of select areas of Pune city are considered which includes small traders and manufactures.
 
 Research Methodology:
 In present research paper convenience sampling method is used and data was collected through online and offline mode. Collected data was analyzed and evaluated by using descriptive statistics and relevant statistical test were applied to test the hypothesis.
 
 
 
 

Evaluation of oral biotics’ effectiveness for home oral care

Relevance. The incidence of oral mucosal diseases is nowadays increasing. Inflammatory periodontal diseases are common in dental practice and occupy second place worldwide among oral diseases.Purpose. The study aimed to analyze ‘Denta Balance’, an oral synbiotic complex, and ‘Lesnoy balsam’, a mouthwash, as home care products treating inflammatory periodontal diseases and halitosis.Material and methods. The study included 40 patients aged 18 to 28 y.o., of which 10 were males (25%) and 30 females (75%). They randomly formed two groups. The age in Group 1 was 23.0 ± 2.5 years and in Group 2 – 24.0 ± 3.2 years. In all patients, we assessed the Fedorov-Volodkina hygiene index and papilla bleeding index (PBI, Saxer & Mühlemann, 1975) before and after oral care product use. All patients formed two groups, 20 patients in each group. The fi group used a spray and powder for oral administration containing synbiotic complex; Group 2 used a natural-phytoncide mouthwash as an oral care product. Besides dental status assessment, we conducted a survey where we collected dental history. The main survey criteria were tooth sensitivity, halitosis, dry mouth, tenderness around the gums, bleeding on brushing, eating or spontaneous bleeding. We also asked the patients to assess the one-month effect of synbiotic-complex products and natural-phytoncide mouthwash.Results. The use of products showed a positive effect in both groups, i.e., tenderness around the gums, tooth sensitivity, and halitosis disappeared; bleeding on brushing and spontaneous bleeding significantly decreased; the gum colour returned to normal. The dental status index assessment confirmed the effectiveness of the treatment: the hygiene index insignificantly improved after the treatment; periodontal indices changed for the better.Conclusion. The study noticed a positive effect of Denta balance, a spray with a probiotic for bleeding gums, and Denta balance FRESHeffect, a probiotic for fresh breath, included in the protocol of inflammatory periodontal disease and halitosis treatment.

Phase diagrams and property of colloidal systems prepared with an alkyl polyglucoside surfactant and the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree)

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to develop the colloidal formulation, based on microemulsions and hydrogels, of Melaleuca alternifolia oil (aka tea tree oil, TTO) using a sustainable and biocompatible alkyl polyglucoside (APG) surfactant, Glucopon 600 CSUP (G600), commonly formulated for personal-care and home-care products. MethodsThe pseudo-ternary phase diagram of TTO-mixed surfactant-water was established with the water titration method at 25 °C. The mixed surfactants were composed of G600 and propylene glycol (PPG) as a co-surfactant at G600/PPG = 1/1, 2/1 and 3/1 (m/m). Colloid samples of one phase were further characterized with rheological measurements and dynamic light scattering (DLS) at 25 °C. Significant findingsThe samples containing TTO/mixed surfactant = 1/9 (m/m) and water show single phase only. With increasing water contents, the aforesaid system changed from Newtonian to pseudo-plastic, reflecting the transition from micellar solution / microemulsion to hydrogel. Especially, the gel-like behavior was confirmed with the dynamic oscillatory measurements, in which storage moduli were always larger than loss moduli at any time and any frequency under a constant strain of 0.5 %. Microemulsions made of 1 wt% tea tree oil and 9 wt% mixed surfactants were stable for > 1 month as monitored by aggregate size by DLS.

Stakeholders’ Interests and Negotiations in Design for Recycling Guideline Development for Plastic Packaging in Indonesia

Packaging plays essential roles in product management, brand identity, and consumer protection. However, it is often conflicting with environmental sustainability issues. Plastic packaging is considered responsible for plastic waste leakage into the environment because it is not designed for recycling (D4R). This research explores D4R criteria for prioritised plastic packaging; developed by involving plastic producers, product manufacturers, consumers, waste collectors, waste recyclers, and relevant governmental ministries. Through Delphi method and stakeholder consultation, the stakeholders negotiate the D4R criteria to protect their interests. The D4R criteria are prioritised for three plastic packaging: (i) HDPE/ LDPE containers for personal and home care products; (ii) PET bottles for mineral water; and (iii) PP cups for food and beverage products. The criteria of eleven packaging components have been developed for each prioritised plastic packaging. Stakeholders mostly agree to the criteria, except for the size or volume of containers criterion. The product manufacturers tend to keep the container size small for reaching a wider market segment, while the waste collectors and recyclers insist on increasing the size to make it easy for collection. Moreover, additional standards and references are needed to define the D4R criteria for the ink, additive, barrier, and adhesive for non-food products.

Characterizing Phase Transitions of Microfibrillated Cellulose Induced by Anionic and Cationic Surfactants.

Rheological modifiers are used to tune rheology or induce phase transitions of products. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), a renewable material, has the potential to be used for rheological modification. However, the lack of studies on the evolution in rheological properties and structure during its phase transitions has prevented MFC from being added to consumer, fabric, and home care products. In this work, we characterize surface-oxidized MFC (OMFC), a negatively charged colloidal rod suspension. We measure the rheological properties and structure of OMFC during sol-gel phase transitions induced by either anionic or cationic surfactant using multiple particle tracking microrheology (MPT). MPT tracks the Brownian motion of fluorescent probe particles embedded in a sample, which is related to the sample's rheological properties. Using MPT, we measure that OMFC gelation evolution is dependent on the charge of the surfactant that induces the phase transition. OMFC gelation is gradual in anionic surfactant. In cationic surfactant, gelation is rapid followed by length scale-dependent colloidal fiber rearrangement. Initial OMFC concentration is directly related to how tightly associated the network is at the phase transition, with an increase in concentration resulting in a more tightly associated network with smaller pores. Bulk rheology measures that OMFC forms a stiffer structure but yields at lower strains in cationic surfactant than in anionic surfactant. This study characterizes the role of surfactant in inducing phase transitions, which can be used as a guide for designing future products.

Production of Hydrogels from Microwave-Assisted Hydrothermal Fractionation of Blackcurrant Pomace.

The exploitation of unavoidable food supply chain wastes resulting from primary and secondary processing for chemicals, materials, and bioenergy is an important concept in the drive towards circular-based, resource-efficient biorefineries rather than petroleum refineries. The potential production of hydrogels (materials) from unavoidable food supply chain wastes, which are naturally rich in biopolymers such as cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin, represents an interesting opportunity. However, these intertwined and interconnected biopolymers require separation and deconstruction prior to any useful application. Thus, this study aims to explore the formation of hydrogels from defibrillated celluloses (MW-DFCs) produced via acid-free stepwise microwave hydrothermal processing of blackcurrant pomace residues. Initially, pectin was removed from blackcurrant pomace residues (MW, 100-160 °C), and the resultant depectinated residues were reprocessed at 160 °C. The pectin yield increased from 2.36 wt.% (MW, 100 °C) to 3.07 wt.% (MW, 140 °C) and then decreased to 2.05 wt.% (MW, 160 °C). The isolated pectins were characterized by attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy (ATR-IR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and 13C NMR (D2O). The cellulosic-rich residues were reprocessed (MW, 160 °C) and further characterized by ATR-IR, TGA, and Klason lignin analysis. All the MW-DFCs contained significant lignin content, which prevented hydrogel formation. However, subsequent bleaching (H2O2/OH-) afforded off-white samples with improved gelling ability at the concentration of 5% w/v. Confocal laser microscopy (CLSM) revealed the removal of lignin and a more pronounced cellulosic-rich material. In conclusion, the microwave-assisted defibrillation of blackcurrant pomace, an exploitable unavoidable food supply chain waste, affords cellulosic-rich materials with the propensity to form hydrogels which may serve useful applications when put back into food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and home and personal care products.

Antiadhesive Copolymers at Solid/Liquid Interfaces: Complementary Characterization of Polymer Adsorption and Protein Fouling by Sum Frequency Generation Vibrational Spectroscopy and Quartz-Crystal Microbalance Measurements with Dissipation Monitoring.

Amphiphilic copolymers comprising hydrophilic segments of poly(ethylene glycol) and hydrophobic domains that are able to adhere to solid/liquid interfaces have proven to be versatile ingredients in formulated products for various types of applications. Recently, we have reported the successful synthesis of a copolymer designed for modifying the surface properties of polyesters as mimics for synthetic textiles. Using sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy, it was shown that the newly developed copolymer adsorbs effectively on the targeted substrates even in the presence of surfactants as supplied by common detergents. In the present work, these studies were extended to evaluate the ability of the formed copolymer adlayers to passivate polyester surfaces against undesired deposition of bio(macro)molecules, as represented by fibrinogen as model protein foulants. In addition, SFG spectroscopy was used to elucidate the structure of fibrinogen at the interface between polyester and water. To complement the obtained data with an independent technique, analogous experiments were performed using quartz-crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring for the detection of the relevant interfacial processes. Both methods give consistent results and deliver a holistic picture of brush copolymer adsorption on polyester surfaces and subsequent antiadhesive effects against proteins under different conditions representing the targeted application in home care products.

Research on Service Design of Home-based Elderly Care for the Mildly Disabled Elderly in Chengdu Chongqing Area

In order to cope with the aging and empty nest trend, improve the quality of life of the disabled elderly, and enhance the experience and satisfaction of home care products and services. This article investigates the daily status and needs of mildly disabled elderly people in the Chengdu & Chongqing region with methods such as questionnaire survey, in-depth interviews, natural observation, literature review, big data mining and analysis, design testing and evaluation ,and then analyze the characteristics of existing products in the market, and apply research on natural interaction technology and emotional design theory. Through theoretical application research, research, and experimental testing, the aging design strategy, methods, and principles of intelligent products were obtained. Through practice, a set of home-based elderly care service products and interface design solutions for the mildly disabled elderly in the Chengdu & Chongqing region were proposed. The aging design strategy can to some extent improve the experience and satisfaction of elderly people using intelligent products.

АНАЛІЗ АСОРТИМЕНТНОЇ ПОЛІТИКИ ТОРГОВОГО ПІДПРИЄМСТВА ТА НАПРЯМИ ЇЇ ВДОСКОНАЛЕННЯ

The purpose of the article is to analyze the assortment policy of a trading company and search for directions for its improvement. The conducted analysis proved that the problems of forming an assortment policy are mostly connected with too huge assortment of goods on the market, with changes in customer needs and the growth of non-price competition. The specificity of the problem of the Ukrainian market is further complicated by the active hostilities in the country and related economic instability, inflation, low level of solvent demand, low level of population income growth, problems with the delivery of goods, etc. The essence of the concept of “assortment policy” as a field of activity of the marketing management of the enterprise is defined, which is a set of principles, the observance of which leads to the formation of an optimal assortment of goods from the point of view of increasing the competitiveness of the enterprise, taking into account its own capabilities, the capabilities of suppliers and partners, market needs, seasonality of demand, etc. Based on the ABC analysis for the “EVA” line of stores, it is emphasized that the most significant products are decorative cosmetics, perfumes for women, their share in the total turnover is on average almost 20%, they and other important products for the company belong to the category “A “, that is, they are the most important and significant, their share in the sum is 60%. The “B” group, which assumes medium significance, includes aromas, scented candles, atomizers, etc. Their share in total is 30%, it is the basis of the chain’s range of stores. The smallest share is occupied by goods of the “C” group, which are the least significant in terms of the turnover of the “EVA” line of stores: shaving products for men, cosmetic brushes, jewelry, etc. Their share in total is only 10%. An XYZ analysis was carried out for the “EVA” line of stores, the results of which show that the products marked X are products for which the demand is stable throughout the year (hygiene and care, home care products, home fragrances, etc.); products Y remain relatively stable throughout the year and products Z are volatile products, the coefficient of variation of sales volume by quarter exceeds 20% (sun protection, lip care, etc.). An integrated matrix of ABC-XYZ-analysis was built, which proves that the “EVA” store line carries out a balanced assortment policy, but does not saturate the assortment sufficiently with those items for which a higher level of profitability can be obtained, which leads to a rather low profit in recent years. For the company, the absence of product groups that can be attributed to the CZ classification, which are products of spontaneous demand, in the product range is noticeable, and therefore, increasing the product range in favor of such products can provide an opportunity to obtain a higher level of profit. It is recommended that the company continue to work on the development of new own brands and the creation of new product positions among the old ones, expanding the assortment in the “average” and “average minus” price segments.

Gelation properties of amino-acid-based bis-urea compounds in organic solvents and in the presence of surfactants

ABSTRACT Self-assembled systems based on low-molecular-weight gelators (LMWGs) and micelle-forming surfactants are stabilized by non-covalent and non-interfering interactions. The simultaneous self-assembly of LMWGs and surfactants in a solution could lead to the formation of fibrillar networks with encapsulated surfactant micelles. In this study, the gelation properties of amino-acid-derived low-molecular-weight bis-urea compounds in water, various organic solvents, and surfactant solutions, including anionic surfactants sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid, cationic surfactant cetrimonium bromide, and nonionic surfactants polysorbate 80 and octyl-β-d-glucopyranoside, were investigated. In the presence of surfactants, the nature of the linker of the bis-urea compounds influences the aggregation between gelator molecules. Compounds with cyclic and aromatic linkers effectively form gels at surfactant concentrations above a critical micelle concentration (CMC). The different fiber morphologies observed for surfactant gels based on imaging analysis suggest that the structure of the bis-urea compounds influences self-assembly. Rheological measurements revealed the solid-like nature of the gels and their high thermal stability. The viscoelastic nature of the surfactant gels offers potential use in various commercial applications, including home care products.

Citral enrichment in Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) oil using spinning band equipped high vacuum distillation column and sensory evaluation of fractions

Citral is the major constituent of Lemongrass oil (LGO) and has various application in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industry. The present study was focused on enhancement of citral content in LGO employing spinning band column equipped high vacuum fractional distillation setup. The collected fractions were investigated for volatile composition using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS), antioxidant activity using 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) method and antibacterial activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. The total citral content varied from 1.90 to 88% in various fractions with highest in major fraction, residue experiment-B (RSD, Ex-B, 88%) with collection of 63 mL. RSD, Ex-B demonstrated the lowest IC50 value of 6.77±0.42µL/mL with 55.84 percent inhibition. Further, strong inhibition was demonstrated by RSD, Ex-B against all tested bacterial strains. The sensory analysis revealed that Lemongrass leaves were dominated with lemony, fresh and grassy; LGO with lemony and fresh; and RSD (Ex-B) with lemony, sweet and fresh notes. The distillation process changed the overall aroma profile of RSD (Ex-B) by eliminating grassy and off odors and makes it useful product for flavor and fragrance application. Citral rich fractions have high economic value as well as application in food industry as a flavor, preservative; in home care and self-hygiene products.

Toxicity tests sought for plastic on detergent pods

A cleaning product company and environmental activists are asking the US Environmental Protection Agency to require health and safety tests on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA). This water-soluble plastic is widely used to encase pods containing concentrated laundry and dishwasher detergents . They are also petitioning the EPA to remove PVA from the Safer Choice program ’s list of chemicals that the agency considers safer for human health and the environment than ingredients with similar functional properties. The EPA should keep PVA off this list until manufacturers complete health and safety testing under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) , the petition says. The company filing the petition is Blueland, a cleaning product manufacturer that makes pressed-powder pods for home and personal care products. Blueland’s products directly compete with PVA-based ones. Joining Blueland in the filing is the nonprofit Plastic Pollution Coalition . Citing a paper published in 2021, the petitioners say

A Study On Arsh Marketing: A FMCG Based Marketing And Distribution Company

Arsh marketing is a FMCG based marketing and distribution company. Providing customized &measurable to address brands marketing objectives. Our experienced team comes from a diverse background of marketing, advertising, FMCG, and telecommunication, sales, digital and retail. They have remarkable talents in marketing services and are professional in every way. Arsh marketing based in Karnataka and was established in the year2011 started with bhadsha masala proprietor name was Anand Holkudi.We are leading distributors, institutional sales and exporter of Fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) products ranging from house hold products, personal care, home care products, confectionery products, food products and beverages. He was Starting turnover 15000per month with one company products and now it is increased to 18,00,000 turnover per month. Now it was increased around 15 to 20 company products. under that one single company around 100 to 150 different products and in this Arsh marketing there are 2000+ different products is to provide with their customers. They are distributing only interworking in Kalaburagi in urban areas only. in this Gulbarga around 1500 outlets in urban city. It is classified as non -govt company and is registered at registrar of companies Karnataka. We are a reliable organization engaged in wholesalers a qualitative range of industrial products. We are also leading companies of this highly commendable range of products. Our team of experts maintain aquality of the products. Every single piece of work ensured with proper quality assurance. We are continually improving our quality to serve our clients better. use of modern technology, industry standards, timely and quality deliveries, experienced workforce.The current status of this company is active