SNF polymers deliver a variety of functional benefits for the following fabric care products:
- Laundry detergents
- Fabric softeners
- Bleaches
- Disinfectants
- Stain treatments
Water-soluble polymers are essential in formulations for consumer fabric care products. These polymers provide thickening, softening, conditioning, and many other functional benefits, all while improving performance and enhancing the consumer experience.
Functional Benefits of Polymers for Fabric Care
- Soil Suspension: Helps to suspend and to disperse dirt and stains during washing.
- Anti-redeposition: Forms a protective layer on the fabric surface. This reduces the chance soil particles reattach to fibers and keeps fabrics from graying over time.
- Color Care: Inhibits dyes from transferring between garments during the wash, helping maintain color vibrance over time.
- Fabric Softening: Smooths fabric surface making it more comfortable to wear.
- Thickening/Rheology Modification: Adjusts fabric care products’ viscosity and flow properties. This ensures products have the optimal consistency for use.
- Dispersing: Aids in dispersing ingredients in formulations, ensuring a homogeneous mixture and consistent results.
- Anti-static Properties: Reduces static cling on fabrics making garments more comfortable to wear and easier to handle after washing and drying.
These benefits contribute to a better user experience and help maintain the quality and appearance of garments.
Overall, water-soluble polymers are significant ingredients for the performance and effectiveness of fabric care products. SNF’s comprehensive portfolio ensures that formulators can work within a broad range of ingredient compatibility, allowing them to focus on optimal suspension, texture, and flow properties.