PFPE Phosphate: A Multifunctional Material
By: Giovanni Pantini and Rossella Ingoglia, Ausimont SpA; and Fabio Brunetta, Kalis
Posted: May 6, 2003, from the August 2001 issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries.
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Article Keywords:
- perfluropolyether
- phosphate
- water/oil
- repellency
- water
- resistance of sunscreens
- skin irritation
- microbial
- challenge
- emulsion
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Chemical modification of the Z-type perfluoropolyether by introducing phosphate groups yields a multifunctional material useful for preparing aqueous solutions, hydrogels and emulsions. IN this article, we discuss the material's formulation guidelines, and report results of tests on its water/oil repellency, its water resistance, its skin irritation and its antimicrobial activity.
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