Substituting an ingredient in a formula often reveals the complexity of its interaction with other constituents. Mineral fillers, thickeners, gelling agents, texturizers or other functional additives have an impact not only on the application properties but also on the “processability” of the product.
Reworking a formula therefore often involves a development and industrialization effort similar to that required for a new product.
RHEONIS has developed a behavioral approach combining understanding of the conditions of implementation and instrumental "profiling" of the original product - without having to know any complete formula or manufacturing secrets - and supports you in:
- Evaluate shortlisted candidates and/or research compatible alternatives and source them
- Test and adjust formulation with candidate substituents
- Recommend improvements to implementation conditions
- Accompany your industrialization tests for the adjustment of process settings
This saves you valuable time, limits the back and forth between R&D and process and reduces the mobilization of associated resources.
These proven approaches can also be the subject of a transfer of skills for the equipped actors. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss it.