Unilever is seeking solutions to address one of the key issues faced by consumers using detergent powder:
- presence of insoluble residues which connote poor value and product quality.
To achieve this, they are looking at alternatives to current insoluble coating/layering aids.
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Main Requirements
- The coating/layering material should have high resistance to gain moisture from humid environment but should ideally be also be water soluble during use by consumer.
- Cost effective, or comparable to current coating/layering technologies
- Stable, compatible in detergent formulations
- Ideally a formulation solution but open to processing intervention with minimal capital expenditure
Desired Outcome
- Powder with no insolubles, good dissolution profile, good shelf life and no caking issues
What we are not interested in
- Ingredients with Safety concerns
- Changes to powder sensories (e.g. fragrance, dissolution, foam)
Awards:- There will be no reward for your submission on Technical Challenges in the initial stages. However if Unilever decide to pursue a submission, they will proceed with a mutually agreed contract and therefore related commercial terms on a case by case basis. This could include for example (but not limited to) product supply, license, Joint Venture, technology acquisition, patent acquisition etc.
In the case of Competitions, rewards will be detailed in advance as part of the competition terms.
Deadline:- Ongoing
