Current and Past Formulation Projects at InnoVenton

An investigation of Eucitree as a plasticizer in automotive paint
The development of a wood preservative using Mosspar M
The formulation of a Geranium oil based Kitchen hard surface cleaner and disinfectant
The formulation of an Abrasive Cleaner for UV-Degraded Automotive Headlamps
The formulation of an Interior Varnish using Mosspar M
The development of a non-toxic anti-fouling boat coating using ispulegol as an active ingredient
The formulation of a geranium oil based sheen hair spray for African hair
Inulin- derived surfactant to be used in a shampoo formulation
The development of a slow-releasing polymer formulation for various actives which can be applied in skin products
The development of a formulation to aid in the separation of ethnic braids from hair strands and to provide conditioning and protection for hair
The incorporation of an indigenous potato plant extract into a facial cream for treatment of acne and oily skin and with potential anti-ageing properties
Novel plasticizers based on natural alcohol esters
Optimization of existing fuel products and development of new fuel products including biofuels

Contact information

Dr Nicole Vorster
Senior lecturer and Formulation Science coordinator
Tel: 27 41 504 3599
nicole.vorster@mandela.ac.za