Principles of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care (Cosmetic Science and Technology Series)

Content: Series Introduction; Preface; Contents; Contributors; Elements of Polymer Science; Polymer Adsorption: Fundamentals; Polymeric Surfactants; Polymer/Surfactant Interaction; Polymer/Surfactant Interaction in Applied Systems; Synthetic Polymers in Cosmetics; Silicones in Cosmetics; Polysaccharide-Based Polymers in Cosmetics; Proteins in Cosmetics; Measuring and Interpreting Polycation Adsorption; The Adsorptivity of Charged and Uncharged Cellulose Ethers; Evaluation Methods for Conditioned Hair; Appendix: Encyclopedia of Polymers and Thickeners for Cosmetics; Index. Abstract: Aims to bridge the gap between the knowledge about the use of polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour necessary for continuing research and development. The book describes the fundamentals of polymer science in relation to topical systems Read more... A dozen studies update professionals in the cosmetic industry, and related industries such as detergents, pharmaceuticals, textiles, and latex paint on the current knowledge and practice in polymer science, based on the notion that those industries have not been keeping up with the latest. Among the topics are elements of polymer science, fundamentals of polymer adsorption, interactions between polymers and surfactants in applied systems, polysaccharide-based polymers in cosmetics, silicones, proteins, measuring and interpreting polycation adsorption, the adsorptivity of charged and uncharged cellulose ethers, and evaluation methods for conditioned hair. A 100-page appendix provides brief information on all the polymers used in the cosmetics industry. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR This valuable reference bridges the widening gap between the knowledge about the use of polymers in the cosmetics industry and the greater understanding of polymeric behaviour necessary for continuing research and development. Providing both a solid grounding in polymer science for novices to the field and fresh insights for experienced researchers,'Principles of Polymer Science and Technology in Cosmetics and Personal Care'introduces fundamentals of polymers, including their classification, molecular weight definitions, thermodynamics, rheology and properties in the solid and semi-solid state.