- Soluble in water, ethanol, propylene glycol
- 100% plant-derived and palm-free.
- It significantly decreases skin odor.
- It slightly increases the overall viscosity of the formulation.
- It shows bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus hominis
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY
LACTIQUAT® shows bacteriostatic and bactericidal activity against Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus hominis, two from the most reliable cutaneous strains implicated in body odor due to the conversion of sweat in volatile organic compounds.
ANTIODOR EFFICACY
The efficacy of LACTIQUAT® in preventing body odor development was assessed using an Olfactory Sensory Analysis (Sniff test) conducted by 3 expert evaluators on volunteers at 4, 8, and 24 hours post-shower. The test compared a bodywash containing LACTIQUAT® against a placebo.
According to the Likert scale (1 indicating no bad smell to 5 indicating a very intense bad smell), LACTIQUAT® bodywash showed statistically significant deodorant effectiveness at 4, 8, and 24 hours after use, demonstrating a lower intensity of bad odor compared to the placebo at all tested times.
Volunteers found the Lactiquat bodywash not only effective in preventing bad odor but also easy to use, suitable for daily care, enjoyable, and importantly, non-irritating.
VISCOSITY
LACTIQUAT® Impact on viscosity was investigated using a base surfactants formulation at pH 5.2 as follows:
LACTIQUAT® improves formulation viscosity in a concentration-dependent manner, thereby enabling a reduction in the use of NaCl, which is commonly incorporated as a thickening agent but can lead to undesirable effects.
ECO-SAFE PROFILE
NOT IRRITATING
Based on the results obtained from Occlusive patch test in a single application (duration 48 h) and OECD491 test, LACTIQUAT® shows absence of potential irritation, allergy and cytotoxic effect.
SAFE FOR THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT
LACTIQUAT® doesn’t show acute toxicity against Daphnia Magna and Selenastrum Capricornutum.
READILY BIODEGRADABLE
LACTIQUAT® can be considered “readily biodegradable” according to the test OECD 302B.
ORIGIN
Chemical synthesis of natural raw materials
Appearance | Clear liquid |
Colour | Very light yellow |
Odour | Soft, characteristic |
Dry residue (105°C) | > 85% |
pH (5% water solution at 25°C) | 3 – 5 |
Skincare: conditioning creams.
Personal care: detergents, body washes.
% OF USE:
2.0 – 5.0%