New alternative preservation systems for cosmetic products are gaining popularity. In its new Technical Insights report, Organic Monitor finds the move to new alternative preservative systems is driven by high consumer demand for natural & organic cosmetics as well as the growing trend of formulators avoiding parabens. Parabens are the most widely used preservatives, present … Read more
The total revenue of $2.6 billion decreased 2%, up 1% in constant dollars. Total units declined by 1% and price/mix increased 2% during the quarter. Active Representatives were down 2%. On a category basis, Beauty sales declined 1%, up 2% in constant dollars. On a reported basis, color was flat, fragrance and skincare declined 1%, … Read more
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Checking the concentration of cleaning agents on site or determining the right time for additional dosage of surfactants in the electroplating bath: this is the domain of the BP50. Mobile and independent of the mains, easy to use, and still a powerful measuring instrument for dynamic surface tension. Checking the surfactant content on siteSurfactants as … Read more
Momentive Performance Materials Inc., a leading global provider of silicones and advanced materials expands its manufacturing facility and application development center in Chennai, India. Spanning more than 15 acres, the state-of-the-art facility, which opened in 2009, focuses on manufacturing high-end specialty silicones to serve the growing needs of customers in India, the Middle East and … Read more
Ashland, a global supplier in specialty chemical solutions for consumer and industrial markets, completed its acquisition of privately owned International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP), a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies. The purchase was an all-cash transaction for $3.2 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments for changes in net working capital and … Read more
AkzoNobel has completed its acquisition of China’s leading specialty surfactant producer, Boxing Oleochemicals. Boxing is a supplier of nitrile amines and derivatives, which are used in a variety of industrial and consumer applications including fabric softeners, asphalt additives, and hair conditioners. Based in the province of Shandong, Boxing had revenues of approximately €100 million in … Read more
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With the new Customer Support Lab KRÜSS has again extended the range of customer services at our Hamburg headquarters. In future training courses, seminars and instrument demonstrations for customers and other interested persons will be held in the lavishly appointed laboratories and conference rooms. Dr. Tobias Winkler, manager of the new customer service centre, and … Read more
Colonial Chemical has named Brenntag Specialties Europe sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. This agreement expands the representation of Brenntag with Colonial Chemical, which presently includes Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, U.K. and Ireland. The agreement encompasses the full range of Colonial Chemical’s surfactants used in formulations for personal care. For … Read more
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH, Hamburg, extends its partnership with Dow Corning Corporation. Effective November 1st, 2011 Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia GmbH, Liestal, has been appointed by Dow Corning as distributor for its cosmetic and household cleaning product range in Switzerland. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Helvetia was founded in 2004 as a whollyowned subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, Hamburg, and since … Read more
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Lonza is one of the world’s leading suppliers to the pharmaceutical, healthcare and life science industries. The company is a leading provider of value chemical and biotech ingredientsto the nutrition, hygiene, preservation,agro and personal care markets. Starting 2011, Lonza re-emphasized its strategic commitment to the personal care industry, – one of its seven core markets … Read more
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Inspiration engineered" is our motto, emphasising the extensive range of high-tech, cutting-edge products, which is distinguished by the fusion of our modern techniques with the expertise derived from our heritage. Colours and textures, state-of-the-art packaging and application systems, original appearance and design – the variety of creative opportunities is endless and can cater to even … Read more
Through a hand-made, patent-pending process, the hair is carefully crafted into a swirl pattern in the head of the brush. Perfect for applying and softening foundation, pairs best with baked makeup, and the rounded brush shape and grooved center fits the face well, and assists in great product pickup, as well as perfect blending application. … Read more
While popular perception would have us believe that when times are tough, consumers use cosmetics to ‘put their best face forward,’ the cosmetic and skin care market is not recession proof. While consumers purchase color cosmetics and facial skin care in good times and bad, their behavior is directly influenced by the economy. A recent … Read more
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Surface tension measurement for rapid wetting processes SpeedPrinting – bonding – spraying – cleaning: processes such as these require surfactants that are already effective in fractions of a second – and an instrument that can record their effectiveness. The Bubble Pressure Tensiometer BP100 determines the dynamic surface tension as a function of the surface age … Read more
Mild and natural, renewable skin and hair cleansing products are much in demand, but until now such products left a lot to be desired in terms of foaming and viscosity, and were costly to produce. New approaches and new solutions are offered by the new Plantapon PSC surfactant system. Read more in the detailed article … Read more
Martina Heldermann of Inolex shows in her article in COSSMA 3/2001 how, by the clever use of commonly found alternatives, safe and “preservative free” formulations can be developed. picture: Jeanette Dietl, Fotolia.com
Over the last two decades the number of silicone compounds offered to personal care formulators has drastically increased. Tony O’Lenick and Andrew O’Lenick from Siltech describe the advantages of alkyl silicones in their article in COSSMA 3/2011. picture: Darphin
Torsten Krohn, Sabrina Baumgart and Katharina Redeker, explain in their article in COSSMA 3/2011 how, by using the right pigment wetting agent, the production of pigment dispersions is optimised and made more sustainable. picture: Zschimmer & Schwarz
Certification systems for natural cosmetics are the result of extended discussions involving numerous different institutions and organisations – and so the requirements of the different certification systems are equally diverse. The most important, often amazingly different, requirements of the established certification bodies offering a seal of approval are detailed by Dr. Wilfried Petersen, Managing Director … Read more
