TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Cosmetics Hair Care
Inolex is advancing innovation in key beauty care markets. It has newly been granted patents for its cationic amino lipid technology. The two patents, issued in Korea and Brazil, claim self-neutralizing amino acid-based cationic compositions. They claim their use in cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications.
Both Patents Cover Inolex’s Advanced Conditioning Ingredients
Korean Patent KR102613882B1 and Brazilian Patent BR112021017173B1.
Both patents cover Inolex’s advanced conditioning ingredients under the
AminoSensyl™ Brand. This includes:
AminoSensyl™ is a quat-free conditioning line. It delivers safe, natural, and environmentally friendly hair care ingredients. Brands seek more sustainable options. Commonly used in hair conditioners, shampoos, and hair treatments.
Quaternary ammonium compounds (quats) bear a permanent cationic charge that is independent of formulation pH. They are not 100% biobased. The permanent charge binds strongly to anionic surfaces. This causes safety concerns, environmental persistence, and aquatic toxicity over their life cycle.
Inolex’s cationic amino lipid molecular design incorporates a protonated primary amine. This amine comes from 100% biobased amino acid. It is neutralized with biobased ethanesulfonic acid to create a natural, non-permanent cationic charge that is safer for people and the environment.
According to Michael J. Fevola, PhD, vice president of Research & Development at Inolex,
“Our cationic amino lipids are the next generation of high-performing conditioning derived exclusively from renewable sources and with improved sustainability benefits. We pursued patent coverage in rising beauty care markets like Korea and Brazil, as these markets set the pace for consumer innovation, particularly in scalp and hair care.”
Further, says Fevola,
“Providing access to ingredient advancements in growing markets like Korea and Brazil helps encourage more sustainable ingredient adoption globally.”
Inolex’s non-aquatoxic and readily biodegradable ingredients are designed using the principles of green chemistry and combine quat-free technology with uncompromising performance.
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Source: Inolex
