Principles of polymer science and technology in cosmetics and personal care / edited by E. Desmond Goddard, James V. Gruber.
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.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Marcel Dekker,
©1999.
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| Series: | Cosmetic science and technology series ;
v. 22. |
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Table of Contents:
- 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.