Kao : Develops Bio IOS, to Completely Transform the Concept of Conventional Detergent Bases
January 23, 2019 at 07:44 am IST
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Surfactants are molecules that have both a lipophilic group (hydrophobic chain), that is, a water-insoluble part with a high affinity to oil, and a hydrophilic group, that is, a part with a high affinity to water. Bio IOS demonstrates unprecedented performance. It has a specific structure of long lipophilic group (16 to 18 carbon atoms) with a hydrophilic group in its midsection - essentially, the molecular configuration resembles two separate lipophilic chains. This raises its affinity with oil, enabling it to adsorb to oil and remove it effectively, even when used in small amounts. At the same time, despite its appearance of having a long hydrophobic chain, it has a low melting point and a branched structure that allows it to dissolve well in water, and as a result, Bio IOS itself does not adhere to clothing. In short, it leaves the surface of the laundered article free of any contaminant or residue whatsoever. Bio IOS is highly serviceable, dissolving well in water and exerting its effect even under conditions that are unfavorable for laundry (low temperature, hard water) found around the globe.
It is a new surfactant made possible by the precise molecular structure control born of Kao's long years of research into interface science.
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Kao Corporation specializes in manufacturing and marketing of consumer products. Net sales (including intragroup) break down by family of products as follows:
- care and beauty products (44.4%): body care products (soap, shower products), face care (brand Bioré) and hair care (shampoo, colorants, etc.; Asience, Liese, Curél and Essential);
- house cleaning and laundry care products (22.7%): detergents (brand Attack), dishwashing liquids, cleaners, stain removers, etc.;
- chemical products (21.6%): oleo chemical products (fat alcohols, fat amines, fat acids, etc.), inks, colorants, surfactants, etc. ;
- hygiene products (11.3%): feminine protection products (brand Laurier), diapers (Merries), oral hygiene products, etc. The group is also providing food products.
Net sales break down geographically as follows: Japan (58%), Asia (22%), America (10.5%) and Europe (9.5%).