VELAFRESH® ZP20
An Effective Plant-based Solution for Malodor Neutralization
VELAFRESH ZP is a major advance in odor neutralization. Zinc complexes are widely used to neutralize odors caused by sulfides, mercaptans, amines, ammonia and body odor related molecules such as isovaleric acid and butyric acid. VELAFRESH ZP is a new, easier-to-use approach to formulating zinc complexes into personal care products.
VELAFRESH ZP binds volatile malodor molecules so they cannot be detected by the human nose. The technology has no substantive interference with natural perspiration. VELAFRESH ZP does not cause skin sensitization or irritation.
Itaconix VELAFRESH ZP20 is a polymeric zinc complex odor neutralizer especially suitable for the manufacture of underarm deodorant applications such as solid sticks, roll-ons, aqueous sprays, wipes, and creams. It is also suitable for use in athleisure products, pet care, base odor neutralization and post hair treatment rinses. VELAFRESH ZP20 is hydrolytically stable and stable from pH 2 to pH 11.
Properties
Advantages
- Proven to be effective against odor causing molecules
- Leaves no stains or residues on skin or fabric
- Ease of use in finished formulations
- Will not interfere with natural perspiration
- Allows for fragrance-free claims
- Allows for all-natural claims in finished products
Applications
Product Information
| INCI | Sodium zinc polyitaconate |
|---|---|
| CAS# | 1662663-05-9 |
| Active Zinc % | 2.0% |
| Biobased content | 100% |
| pH | 7.9 |
| pH adjusted with | Potassium hydroxide |
| Odor | None |
| Average molecular weight (Mn) | 4750 g/mol |
| % Active | 26.00% |
| Chemical class | Sodium zinc polyitaconate |
| Preservative | Pentylene glycol & phenylpropanol |
| Appearance | Clear to slightly hazy yellow liquid |
| Viscosity | <100 cP |
| Specific gravity | 1.17 |
| Recommended use level | 1.0-6.0% |
Excellent Odor Neutralization
Some skin bacteria release enzymes that break down lipids into smaller fatty acids. One of these molecules, butyric acid, has an extremely pungent smell and an odor threshold of just 0.001 ppm. A panel test of untrained volunteers confirmed that for a given quantity of butyric acid, the addition of VELAFRESH ZP neutralizes the observable odor and that increasing the concentration VELAFRESH ZP further reduces the amount detectable.
High Efficacy Comparable to Current Technology
Independent laboratory testing confirms that VELAFRESH ZP performs equal to or better than the current leading zinc-based technology at neutralizing food odors and body odor. When applied at equal active zinc concentration on fabric, an expert panel found equal odor reduction for VELAFRESH ZP and Zinc Ricinoleate.
No Residue on Fabric or Skin
Alternative zinc-based technologies for controlling odor can leave oily stains or waxy residues on clothing as shown in pictures to the right VELAFRESH ZP technology is based on 100% water soluble polymer technology that readily redissolves in water leaving no residue on fabric or skin. VELAFRESH ZP offers a unique approach to formulating deodorants. In solid stick, roll-on, wipe or spray formats, VELAFRESH ZP leaves no visible marks should the product come into contact with clothing during application There are no unpleasant smells upon rewetting of fabric.
VELAFRESH ZP20 and VELAFRESH ZP30 are both aqueous solutions of a polymeric zinc complex. Both products offer the same benefits from ease-of-use and lack of residual deposits. The primary differences between the two products are the level of active zinc, the preservative systems, and a slight difference in plant-based content. VELAFRESH ZP20 has 2% active zinc. VELAFRESH ZP30 offers more concentrated odor neutralization with 3.5% active zinc. Both products offer similar key benefits and have excellent efficacy. Contact Itaconix for help with your specific composition and end-product formulation objectives.
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