Blue California's FineCap is a microencapsulation technology platform equipped with 20 microencapsulation technologies for active ingredient delivery.
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Microencapsulation is the manufacturing process in which tiny particles of solid, liquid or gas are packaged within a matrix to form a capsule. The capsule is coated with a protective layer to avoid degradation from exposure to environmental factors such as water, oxygen, heat and light, per the company.
FineCap protects API from degradation, unpleasant tastes or aroma, and maintains its efficacy by controlling its release. In fragrances, FineCap controls the precise fragrance release rate, location and duration, per the company. Personal care products benefit from FineCap by protecting the delicate top-notes and cosmetic actives from oxygen, moisture, temperature and light deterioration, per the company.
Cuie Yan, Ph.D., vice president of encapsulation, commented: “FineCap takes microencapsulation a step further by offering a variety of technologies and targeting customers’ specific needs in tackling active ingredients with unique characteristics, such as strong odor, taste or stability problems that challenge formulators.”
