This product consists of many small droplets of the core material entrapped in a polymer matrix. The core material can be either hydrophobic or hydrophilic. The shell material is most commonly agar, but can also be with alginates and gelatin. Agar is appealing to many companies because it is a natural vegetable source. These capsules range in size from 400-3000 microns avg. They are most commonly used in the cosmetic personal care markets. We have typically only supplied the LipoSpheres as a slurry, but recent experimentation has lead to the possibility of a dry LipoSphere product line in the near future.
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Microencapsulation was invented in the 1950's by National Cash Register in Dayton, Ohio for the carbonless copy paper industry. From there the uses for the technology seemed almost endless and a wide variety of industries began to utilize different shell materials, internal phases and techniques to manufacture microcapsules for their specific end use. Lipo Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1990 and we are a privately held company. Before we became Lipo Technologies we were Djinni Industries, whose claim to fame was encapsulated liquid crystal for mood rings and thermometers. Once we became Lipo we expanded our technology platforms and our customer base. At LTI we consider our true advantage our versatility. We think of ourselves as a solution provider and we come to you with our "toolbox" to help you solve your toughest production dilemmas. Please visit our website to get a brief overview of just some of the technologies we utilize and contact us to discuss your project in further detail.
