Symrise: Scent & Care grows by 10.1 %

In a challenging environment, the Scent & Care segment of Symrise achieved strong organic growth of 10.1 % in the first half of the year. In this continuing tense situation of the raw material markets, especially with the supply of important aromatic substances, the segment sustained the dynamic development from the previous quarter and grew … Read more

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New instrument for analyzing ­oscillating drops of surfactant solutions

KRÜSS presented a newly developed measuring instrument for interfacial rheology, the Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30R. The unit measures the change in surface or interfacial tension (SFT/IFT) during deformation of the phase boundary. In practice, such deformations occur whenever multi-phase substance mixtures containing surfactants with different effects on their stability. The DSA30R provides scien­tific parameters … Read more

Crodarom and Sederma become carbon neutral

Sederma and Crodarom, part of Croda International has become carbon neutral by investing in its manufacturing operations to reduce carbon emissions and by carbon offsetting with ClimateCare through a project in Indonesia. In addition to energy saving initiatives as part of group wide environmental improvement targets, Sederma and Crodarom are aiding a global reduction in … Read more

Biesterfeld partners with Biosynthis

With the products from Biosynthis, starting immediately, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will offer biodegradable emollients for the cosmetics and cleaning sectors. The raw materials from the French manufacturer will primarily serve as a natural alternative to synthetical emollients, and will be distributed by Biesterfeld in the DACH region, in Eastern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula. Biosynthis’ portfolio … Read more

Henkel opens first Beauty Care Lab in the Middle East

Henkel has officially inaugurated its first Beauty Care laboratory in the Middle East. As a further milestone of Henkel’s continuous investment in the region, the new facility provides state-of-the-art technology to innovate and test Beauty Care products tailored specifically for the consumers in the Middle East. The new Beauty Care laboratory is the second Henkel … Read more

Colonial Chemical Announces Personal Care Business Manager

Colonial Chemical, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Dennis Abbeduto as Personal Care Business Manager – Surfactant and Specialty Chemical Sales. Mr. Abbeduto has served Colonial Chemical for over seven years, most previously in the position of Product Applications Manager. Prior to joining Colonial, Mr. Abbeduto applied his expertise in successive roles within … Read more

ONCAP acquires Precision Global

Oncap has acquired Precision Global, a global manufacturer of dispensing solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1949, Precision’s dispensing solutions include more than 12,000 SKUs, which are sold into end markets such as personal care. Its products include aerosol valves, actuators, pumps, caps and related aerosol accessories, custom closures and other … Read more

BASF welcomes EU approval of nano-sized UV filter in cosmetics

Duesseldorf, Germany – July 30, 2018 – BASF welcomes the official entry of Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (MBBT) as a nano-sized UV filter into Annex VI of the EU Cosmetic Regulation. MBBT is an ingredient of the BASF product Tinosorb® M. “We are the largest supplier of safe-to-use, highperformance UV filters that help to protect the … Read more

New look for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2019

New look for the 2019 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the leading international B2B exhibition for the beauty industry. The show will be re-organized, gathering halls according to each sector, so to facilitate the visit of professionals in Bologna and maximize the opportunities for new contacts and new projects. After the positive feedback of last … Read more

Cosmoprof and Health and Beauty

The Health and Beauty Group is setting the course for a successful future: BolognaFiere Cosmoprof (Milan), one of the world’s largest organizers of trade fairs for the cosmetics industry, acquires the majority of the capital and provides funding for further expansion.

L’Oréal acquires German natural beauty company LOGOCOS Naturkosmetik AG

L’Oréal announces the signing of an agreement to acquire Logocos Naturkosmetik AG, the German beauty company which pioneered natural cosmetics with the brand Logona and other brands such as Sante. All the company’s brands are vegan and bio certified with a range of products using their own plant extracts and natural ingredients derived from organic … Read more

Sun Chemical acquires oxides business of Cathay Industries

Sun Chemical and its parent company, DIC Corporation, have acquired the high-purity iron oxides business of Cathay Industries, located in Valparaiso, Indiana, U.S.A. The purchase includes the customers, property and all assets related to the business located at the Valparaiso site. The acquisition demonstrates the commitment of DIC and Sun Chemical to sustainability, as these ultra … Read more

Sensient acquires Mazza

Sensient Technologies has acquired Vancouver-based Mazza Innovation, a global expert in botanical extraction technology, for an undisclosed amount.  The addition of Mazza Innovation is a major step in the evolution of Sensient’s ‘seed to shelf’ strategy to innovate across the value chain for natural and organic ingredients. Mazza’s plant extraction technology better enables Sensient to … Read more