@inproceedings{8749c5a885144cac8d11572b68e42aad,
title = "Synthesis and characterization of isosorbide derived polyols as highly effective humectants",
abstract = "Isosorbide is a bicyclic ether derivative of glucose. It is recognized as a {"}green{"} substance and is hygroscopic at > 30% relative humidity. Since it is water soluble and harmless, isosorbide is used as a multi-functional carrier in many pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. In order to find a {"}green{"} replacement for polyethyleneoxide in cosmetic formulations, glycerine (propanetriol) a known skin softener and humectant was chemically combined with isosorbide to improve the hygroscopic properties. The synthetic route developed for this work not only provides a series of highly effective humectants but also generates a range of epoxides which are promising candidates for replacing bisphenol-A based epoxies and also as plastic additives. All the intermediates generated during the syntheses were characterized by NMR and FTIR. Water absorption tests were conducted in a humidity chamber with specific relative humidities.",
author = "Xianhong Feng and Ronald DeMartino and East, {Anthony J.} and Hammond, {W. B.} and M. Jaffe",
year = "2010",
doi = "10.1109/NEBC.2010.5458231",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "9781424468799",
series = "Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 36th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2010",
booktitle = "Proceedings of the 2010 IEEE 36th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2010",
note = "36th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC 2010 ; Conference date: 26-03-2010 Through 28-03-2010",
}