Captivates™ encapsulates
Chemistry: Encapsulates
SDS Link >With multiple encapsulation technology capabilities, Ashland develops custom encapsulates tailored to meet the needs of your formulation.
Captivates™ HC encapsulates
Captivates™ HC encapsulates are a series of small particles that contain an active ingredient, or core material, surrounded by a shell produced using a complex coacervation process. Capsule wall thickness, color, capsule size and core material can be customized.
Captivates™ HC encapsulates offers the following features and benefits:
- adds exciting visual effect
- delivers flavor
- provides texture and sensory signals
- isolates and protects ingredients
Captivates™ GL encapsulates
Captivates™ GL encapsulates are a series of small particles that contain material dispersed in a continuous matrix. These microbeads are made using JettCutter™ technology, which forms a hydrogel matrix that can entrap insoluble powders, oils and water soluble actives.
Captivates™ GL encapsulates offers the following features and benefits:
- adds exciting visual effect
- delivers colors for signals during brushing
Prototype Encapsulates Available:
Ashland offers several example capsules as starting points for product developments. Our encapsulates can be customized based on specific formulation and application needs.
Trade Name |
Function |
Appearance |
---|---|---|
Captivates™ HC 0004 encapsulate |
Provides peppermint flavor burst |
Silver capsules |
Captivates™ HC 5605 encapsulate1 |
Releases a cooling flavor with hints of gentle warming |
Blue capsules
|
Captivates™ HC 5773 encapsulate |
Delivers patent-pending Transatak* technology for malodor suppression |
White capsules
|
Captivates™ HC 5774 encapsulate2 |
Releases refreshing citrus flavor burst |
Yellow capsules |
Captivates™ HC 5884 encapsulate3 |
Adds a refreshing green tea flavor |
Orange capsules |
All prototype capsules have typical average particle size of approximately 900 microns.
1. HC 5605 contains Blue 15. Not approved in oral applications in USA, Canada,Japan, Korea and Taiwan
2. HC 5774 encapsulate is not approved for use in oral care applications in Japan and Turkey
3. HC 5884 is not available in Korea and Philippines
*Transatak is registered trademark of Takasago
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