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Standard vs. Coacervate Conditioner

Posted: May 20, 2008

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Coacervate technology is a sophisticated way to deliver the benefits of silicone vis-à-vis conditioning while not negatively impacting foam and cleansing. There will likely be a number of new developments using this technology in many application areas in the personal care market.

-Tony O'Lenick, Siltech LLC

References
1. The Internet Encyclopedia of Science, Coacervate, Available at: www.daviddarling.info/encyclopedia/C/coacervate.html (Accessed May 20, 2008)