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ECOCAPS-LAVENDER
Aqueous dispersion of microencapsulated lavender essential oil.

Main uses: anti-microbial, insect repellent, relaxant.

INCI name: AQUA (and) POLYURETHANE CROSSPOLYMER-1 (and) LAVANDULA HYBRIDA OIL (and)
XANTHAN GUM

Description in textiles guaranteeing a prolonged efficacy and

providing a long-lasting scent.
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER is water-based emulsion
containing polymeric microcapsules of lavender to
be used as antimicrobial, insect repellent and
relaxant in textile formulations (Koriem, 2013; Product Specifications
Koulivand, Khaleghi Ghadiri, & Gorji, 2013; Lakshmi,
Krishnan, Rajendran, & Madhusudhanan, 2015). PROPERTY SPECIFICATIONS
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER ensures high encapsulation Colour White to pale yellow
stability of the active ingredients against early Appearance Aqueous dispersion
degradation and undesired interactions with external Essential oil content 29-31%
(%wt)
surfactants.
Solids (EO+polymer) 32-35%
pH 4.5-8.5
The aliphatic polyurethane-polyurea wall of the
Particle size
microcapsules is formaldehyde free and other 0.5-50µm
distribution
potentially hazardous substances, such as Yield of encapsulation >95%
secondary amines that can produce nitrosamines. It
is also free from aromatic isocyanates and amines.
The level of free monomers is below detection limits.

ECOCAPS-LAVENDER is biocompatible and

biodegradable.

Application

ECOCAPS-LAVENDER can be applied in textile

products such as waterborne coatings, adhesives
and in water-based personal care products.

With ECOCAPS-LAVENDER the efficacy and

ECOCAPS-LAVENDER appearance by SEM.
scent of lavender oil is improved due to the retention
of the actives until rubbing the product with the
body. Microencapsulation also protects the active Every new formulation containing ECOCAPS-
compounds against oxidation. LAVENDER should be adapted and tested to
ensure compatibility and stability.
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER is a motion activated
delivery system. Therefore, when using
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER-coated clothing, textiles
and fabrics, a soft lavender scent will release with
natural human motion and pressure. However,
there will be a part of the capsules that will remain

Ecopol Tech SL, Parc Empresarial el Foix, Carrer Industria 7, 43720 L’Arboç. Tarragona, Tel. i Fax: + 34 977167539 e-
mail: laboratorio@ecopoltech.com
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Formulation Tips
We recommend to add to formulation base or
aqueous phase at a temperature below 40 celsius
degrees with low propeller agitation or sweep
agitation. Do not use cowles or ultraturrax mixing.
Storage
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER can be stored during one
year at temperatures between 15-25 ºC. It is
recommended to store ECOCAPS-LAVENDER
protected from the air and in its original container.
Open containers should be used for short times.
The possible separation of the capsules from the
water should be taken into account. This is explained
by their low density and can be solved by softly
shaking the container before use.
Ecopol Tech SL, Parc Empresarial el Foix, Carrer Industria 7,CP: 43720 L’Arboç. Tarragona, Tel. i Fax: + 34 977167539 e-mail:
laboratorio@ecopoltech.com
Safety Information
ECOCAPS-LAVENDER is non-toxic, non-irritant,
and non-sensitizing. Information is available in a
material safety data sheet. For further information
please contact Ecopol Tech SL.
References
Koriem, K. M. (2013). Review on pharmacological
and toxicologyical effects of oleum
azadirachti oil. Asian Pacific Journal of
Tropical Biomedicine, 3(10), 834–840.
https://doi.org/10.1016/S2221-
1691(13)60165-3
Koulivand, P. H., Khaleghi Ghadiri, M., & Gorji, A.
(2013). Lavender and the nervous system.
Evidence-Based Complementary and
Alternative Medicine : ECAM, 2013, 681304.
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/681304
Lakshmi, T., Krishnan, V., Rajendran, R., &
Madhusudhanan, N. (2015). Azadirachta
indica: A herbal panacea in dentistry - An
update. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 9(17),
41–4. https://doi.org/10.4103/0973-
7847.156337