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FOCUS gains in the low double digit growth, according to US research company Kline Group. The US I&I market is in somewhat slower growth mode, with sales increasing 1.7% in 2009 to roughly $11 bn, according to Kline. Elsewhere, Freedonia provides a somewhat lower figure of about $9 bn for US I&I sales in 2009, with sales projected to reach c $11 bn in 2014. The US industry is seen to be changing its focus towards greener, cleaner, safer and more cost-efficient products, as the country’s economy slowly rebounds from the recession. In a bid to address the industry’s need for cost containment and pathogen kill, marketers are introducing more easy-to-use products that offer fast killing action in disinfectants, long lasting shine in floor care, and prolong the service life of fabrics. P&G Professional’s Tide Whiteness Enhancer is claimed to offer an up to 55% reduction in linen replacement costs due to worn fabrics, while keeping linens whiter and stronger for an extended period of time. Also, Ecolab is offering Virasept, its first ready-to-use (no mixing needed), hard surface disinfectant that is claimed to be effective against Clostridium difficile spores. Virasept helps to reduce the need for multiple products as it cleans, disinfects and deodorizes in a single step. Meanwhile, Diversey has introduced Oxivir Tb Wipes containing a hospital-grade cleaner disinfectant. The product, which comprises an accelerated hydrogen peroxide, eliminates several pathogens, including Norovirus, MRSA and VRE in just 60 seconds and Tuberculosis in five minutes. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 87-88,90,92
Doronwell cleans up cosmetics production Ecover and Doronwell have formed an alliance to develop ecological cleaning products for personal care manufacturing plants. The line consists of three products: DNW EcoPure, DNW Eco-Gold and DNW EcoForce, which can be utilized in Ecocert-certified cosmetics manufacturing units. SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Nov 2010, 83 (11), 77
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BioNeutral designs advanced products to address cleaning and odour neutralizing issues faced by colleges BioNeutral Group Inc announced that it has been invited to introduce its Collagiene product line to the Oakland City University housekeeping staff in Oakland City, IN. The Collagiene line of products has been designed to meet the special needs for cleaning and odour neutralizing all areas in the university, including the classrooms, gymnasiums, living quarters, halls, offices and restrooms. Headquartered at the New Jersey Institute of Technology/EDC in Newark, BioNeutral is a speciality technology-based life science company that has developed a technology platform that neutralizes harmful environmental contaminants, toxins and dangerous microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi and spores. Press release from: BioNeutral Group Inc, NJ Institute of Technology/EDC, 211 Warren Sreet, Newark, NJ 07103, USA, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.bioneutralgroup.com (7 Dec 2010)
Other Tristyrylphenol ethoxylates; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance This regulation, issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-[tris(1-phenylethyl)phenyl]omega-hydroxy-, herein referred to as tristyrylphenol ethoxylate, when used as an inert ingredient post-harvest as a surfactant under 40 CFR 180 910 with a maximum of 15% by weight in pesticide formulations. Ag-Chem Consulting, on behalf of LG Life Science, submitted a pesticide petition (PP 0E7701) to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the establishment of this exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of tristyrylphenol ethoxylate. This regulation is effective 1 Dec 2010. Federal Register, 1 Dec 2010, 75 (230), 74628-74634 (Website: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html)
PATENTS Georgia-Pacific patents antimicrobial hand soap Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products has been granted US Patent No 7,803,746 B2 for an antimicrobial hand soap containing inulin or an inulin surfactant. Ideal for air-foaming, the aqueous foam hand soap formulation comprises a polysaccharide or polysaccharide surfactant chosen from the group consisting of inulin, inulin surfactants and mixtures thereof; at least one additional foaming surfactant selected from the group consisting of betaine surfactants; a sulfonate-functionalized polyglucoside surfactant; and more than 75% water. The formulation has a liquid viscosity at room temperature of from roughly 2.5 cps to about 35 cps, as well as a 60-second foam stability of at least 0.5. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
Water-in-oil emulsion foundation from L’Oréal L’Oréal of Paris, France, has obtained US Patent No 7,776,348 B2 for its water-in-oil emulsion foundation. The foundation contains hydrophobic coated pigments, a fatty phase, an aqueous phase, at least one surfactant selected from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols and at least one other surfactant selected from dimethicone copolyols. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
Cleaner for hard to remove organic material American Sterilizer of Mentor, OH, has been awarded US Patent No 7,781,388 B2 for its aqueous oxidizing cleaning formulation. The composition comprises water; one oxidizing agent that is an inorganic peroxide or an organic peroxide or a salt thereof, a halogen compound, or an alkylating agent or combinations thereof; a hydrophilic surfactant; a hydrotrope surfactant; and one UV light analysable phenol alkoxide surfactant. When mixed with an alkaline compound, the composition 5
FOCUS is claimed to be very effective in removing dried or baked residues of polymers, hydrophilic soils and other hard to remove residues from the surfaces of manufacturing equipment. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
MARKET REVIEWS Cleaning up: personal cleansers sustaining growth with ‘dirt’ and ‘germs’ The personal cleanser market managed to stay afloat in 2009, regardless of the condition of the economy as people still get dirty. Data from US market research company SymphonyIRI Group shows a more than 5% growth in sales for this category, which includes liquid and bar soaps and body washes, at FDMx (food, drug, mass merchandise, excluding Walmart) outlets to $2.08 bn for the 52 weeks ended 5 Sep 2010, and an increase of 6.86% in unit sales. Soap makers and marketers are also benefiting from the increasing concern over diseases such as H1N1, which is proving to be a strong growth driver for the market. One analyst with Euromonitor International noted the particularly robust growth of liquid soap in 2009, fuelled by the H1N1 scare. A growing number of products are being launched or slated for launch by marketers, including a new hand soap featuring a surfactant system that is exclusively plant-derived (decyl glucoside, sodium cocosulfate and lauryl lactyl lactate) from eco-driven company Seventh Generation. The Seventh Generation Hand Wash, which will reach mass stores in Jan 2011, is available in two scents. The cleansing formulation provides a thick foam and lathers in a similar way to traditional, petroleum-based products. From Hugo Naturals is a new Foaming Hand Soap in two scents, containing certified organic aloe vera and moisturizing vegetable glycerin. According to SymphonyIRI, the liquid hand soap segment in the US posted sales of $354 M for the year to 5 Sep 2010, up about 6% on the previous
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12 months. The best-performing segment in the personal cleanser market is hand sanitizers, with sales surging 22% to almost $143 M at mass outlets (excluding Walmart), based on data from SymphonyIRI. In the body wash/shower gel category, which grew 10% to $838 M at FDMx outlets, new scents, moisturizing properties and, most recently, antiaging claims are being integrated in new products to attract consumers, as the segment has already matured past the basic cleansing function, at least in the USA. New cleansing products are also being targeted at the ‘younger’ age-group, with a focus on natural and organic ingredients, such as J&J’s newly launched Johnson’s Natural line of products that includes at least 98% plant- and fruit-based natural ingredients and the brand’s No More Tears formula. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 61-62,64-67
Production by European chemical industry to plateau in 2011; German and French sectors see good 2010 growth According to Cefic, the European umbrella organization for the chemical industry, European chemicals production will be 2.5% higher in 2011 than in 2010, which is significantly less than the 10% growth anticipated for 2010. It is thought that chemical output at the end of 2011 will still be below the peak level of 2007. Cefic says the main reason for the recovery from the economic crisis and the growth in production was the demand for chemical products in other continents. The market for household products remains weak and, in Europe in particular, there is only limited growth in demand on the consumer market. In Germany, chemical industry sales were almost back to the record levels of 2007 and 2008 in 1H 2010, but growth slowed in 3Q as expected. Production, sales and producer prices managed only slight growth. The industry association (VCI) expected subdued growth for the rest of 2010 but, because of the strong first half, sales are still expected to be up 18% and production up 11% year on year. Both 3Q production and overall
chemicals sales (€41.8 bn) were up 0.5% on 2Q. Production of drugs, detergents and toiletries increased during the quarter. Domestic business was flat at €16.6 bn and foreign business rose 1% to €25.2 bn. Growth in the French chemicals industry is now expected to be 9.8% for 2010 (almost double the 5.5% prediction made at the start of 2010). However, the recovery will not make up for the 9.7% decline in volumes registered in 2009. Overall the chemicals sector is returning to its pre-crisis levels, but predictions for future development remain modest, with French chemicals industry body the UIC suggesting that growth will be just 2.4% in 2011, mirroring the Europe-wide figures predicted by Cefic. Catherine Herrero (UIC economic affairs spokesperson) pointed out that industrial activity in both France and Europe was emerging from a context of significant government support at a time when other elements could mean growth remains moderate. There are not many drivers for growth and the economic environment is still difficult. Recently, Europe has again encountered economic difficulties. Strikes in France have affected export turnover; however, in general exports have recovered during 2010. Thanks to growth in Asia (particularly China), chemicals exports rose by 16% in Jan-Sep 2010 (making up for the 16% decline in 2009). Herrero predicts that overall growth in 2010 will be 18%. Exports accounted for 63% of the €67.6 bn turnover from chemicals in France in 2009. The soaps, perfumes and household chemicals sector is expected to register growth of 14.7% in 2010 and growth of 4% in 2011. ChemieZine VNCI, 9 Dec 2010, (45), (Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie (VNCI), the Netherlands, e-mail: [email protected]) (in Dutch); Chemie Technik (Heidelberg), 5 Nov 2010, (Website: http://www.chemietechnik.de) (in German); and Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 29 Nov 2010, (530), 1 (in French)
Indian personal care ingredients market to grow through 2014 A new study by Kline & Co reveals that the market size for speciality personal care ingredients in India totalled more than 30,000 tonnes in 2009, with a projected volume growth
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Doronwell cleans up cosmetics production Ecover and Doronwell have formed an alliance to develop ecological cleaning products for personal care manufacturing plants. The line consists of three products: DNW EcoPure, DNW Eco-Gold and DNW EcoForce, which can be utilized in Ecocert-certified cosmetics manufacturing units. SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Nov 2010, 83 (11), 77
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BioNeutral designs advanced products to address cleaning and odour neutralizing issues faced by colleges BioNeutral Group Inc announced that it has been invited to introduce its Collagiene product line to the Oakland City University housekeeping staff in Oakland City, IN. The Collagiene line of products has been designed to meet the special needs for cleaning and odour neutralizing all areas in the university, including the classrooms, gymnasiums, living quarters, halls, offices and restrooms. Headquartered at the New Jersey Institute of Technology/EDC in Newark, BioNeutral is a speciality technology-based life science company that has developed a technology platform that neutralizes harmful environmental contaminants, toxins and dangerous microorganisms including bacteria, viruses, mould, fungi and spores. Press release from: BioNeutral Group Inc, NJ Institute of Technology/EDC, 211 Warren Sreet, Newark, NJ 07103, USA, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.bioneutralgroup.com (7 Dec 2010)
Other Tristyrylphenol ethoxylates; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance This regulation, issued by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), alpha-[tris(1-phenylethyl)phenyl]omega-hydroxy-, herein referred to as tristyrylphenol ethoxylate, when used as an inert ingredient post-harvest as a surfactant under 40 CFR 180 910 with a maximum of 15% by weight in pesticide formulations. Ag-Chem Consulting, on behalf of LG Life Science, submitted a pesticide petition (PP 0E7701) to the EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the establishment of this exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of tristyrylphenol ethoxylate. This regulation is effective 1 Dec 2010. Federal Register, 1 Dec 2010, 75 (230), 74628-74634 (Website: http://www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/advanced.html)
PATENTS Georgia-Pacific patents antimicrobial hand soap Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products has been granted US Patent No 7,803,746 B2 for an antimicrobial hand soap containing inulin or an inulin surfactant. Ideal for air-foaming, the aqueous foam hand soap formulation comprises a polysaccharide or polysaccharide surfactant chosen from the group consisting of inulin, inulin surfactants and mixtures thereof; at least one additional foaming surfactant selected from the group consisting of betaine surfactants; a sulfonate-functionalized polyglucoside surfactant; and more than 75% water. The formulation has a liquid viscosity at room temperature of from roughly 2.5 cps to about 35 cps, as well as a 60-second foam stability of at least 0.5. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
Water-in-oil emulsion foundation from L’Oréal L’Oréal of Paris, France, has obtained US Patent No 7,776,348 B2 for its water-in-oil emulsion foundation. The foundation contains hydrophobic coated pigments, a fatty phase, an aqueous phase, at least one surfactant selected from C8-C22 alkyl dimethicone copolyols and at least one other surfactant selected from dimethicone copolyols. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
Cleaner for hard to remove organic material American Sterilizer of Mentor, OH, has been awarded US Patent No 7,781,388 B2 for its aqueous oxidizing cleaning formulation. The composition comprises water; one oxidizing agent that is an inorganic peroxide or an organic peroxide or a salt thereof, a halogen compound, or an alkylating agent or combinations thereof; a hydrophilic surfactant; a hydrotrope surfactant; and one UV light analysable phenol alkoxide surfactant. When mixed with an alkaline compound, the composition 5
FOCUS is claimed to be very effective in removing dried or baked residues of polymers, hydrophilic soils and other hard to remove residues from the surfaces of manufacturing equipment. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 26
MARKET REVIEWS Cleaning up: personal cleansers sustaining growth with ‘dirt’ and ‘germs’ The personal cleanser market managed to stay afloat in 2009, regardless of the condition of the economy as people still get dirty. Data from US market research company SymphonyIRI Group shows a more than 5% growth in sales for this category, which includes liquid and bar soaps and body washes, at FDMx (food, drug, mass merchandise, excluding Walmart) outlets to $2.08 bn for the 52 weeks ended 5 Sep 2010, and an increase of 6.86% in unit sales. Soap makers and marketers are also benefiting from the increasing concern over diseases such as H1N1, which is proving to be a strong growth driver for the market. One analyst with Euromonitor International noted the particularly robust growth of liquid soap in 2009, fuelled by the H1N1 scare. A growing number of products are being launched or slated for launch by marketers, including a new hand soap featuring a surfactant system that is exclusively plant-derived (decyl glucoside, sodium cocosulfate and lauryl lactyl lactate) from eco-driven company Seventh Generation. The Seventh Generation Hand Wash, which will reach mass stores in Jan 2011, is available in two scents. The cleansing formulation provides a thick foam and lathers in a similar way to traditional, petroleum-based products. From Hugo Naturals is a new Foaming Hand Soap in two scents, containing certified organic aloe vera and moisturizing vegetable glycerin. According to SymphonyIRI, the liquid hand soap segment in the US posted sales of $354 M for the year to 5 Sep 2010, up about 6% on the previous
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12 months. The best-performing segment in the personal cleanser market is hand sanitizers, with sales surging 22% to almost $143 M at mass outlets (excluding Walmart), based on data from SymphonyIRI. In the body wash/shower gel category, which grew 10% to $838 M at FDMx outlets, new scents, moisturizing properties and, most recently, antiaging claims are being integrated in new products to attract consumers, as the segment has already matured past the basic cleansing function, at least in the USA. New cleansing products are also being targeted at the ‘younger’ age-group, with a focus on natural and organic ingredients, such as J&J’s newly launched Johnson’s Natural line of products that includes at least 98% plant- and fruit-based natural ingredients and the brand’s No More Tears formula. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2010, 47 (11), 61-62,64-67
Production by European chemical industry to plateau in 2011; German and French sectors see good 2010 growth According to Cefic, the European umbrella organization for the chemical industry, European chemicals production will be 2.5% higher in 2011 than in 2010, which is significantly less than the 10% growth anticipated for 2010. It is thought that chemical output at the end of 2011 will still be below the peak level of 2007. Cefic says the main reason for the recovery from the economic crisis and the growth in production was the demand for chemical products in other continents. The market for household products remains weak and, in Europe in particular, there is only limited growth in demand on the consumer market. In Germany, chemical industry sales were almost back to the record levels of 2007 and 2008 in 1H 2010, but growth slowed in 3Q as expected. Production, sales and producer prices managed only slight growth. The industry association (VCI) expected subdued growth for the rest of 2010 but, because of the strong first half, sales are still expected to be up 18% and production up 11% year on year. Both 3Q production and overall
chemicals sales (€41.8 bn) were up 0.5% on 2Q. Production of drugs, detergents and toiletries increased during the quarter. Domestic business was flat at €16.6 bn and foreign business rose 1% to €25.2 bn. Growth in the French chemicals industry is now expected to be 9.8% for 2010 (almost double the 5.5% prediction made at the start of 2010). However, the recovery will not make up for the 9.7% decline in volumes registered in 2009. Overall the chemicals sector is returning to its pre-crisis levels, but predictions for future development remain modest, with French chemicals industry body the UIC suggesting that growth will be just 2.4% in 2011, mirroring the Europe-wide figures predicted by Cefic. Catherine Herrero (UIC economic affairs spokesperson) pointed out that industrial activity in both France and Europe was emerging from a context of significant government support at a time when other elements could mean growth remains moderate. There are not many drivers for growth and the economic environment is still difficult. Recently, Europe has again encountered economic difficulties. Strikes in France have affected export turnover; however, in general exports have recovered during 2010. Thanks to growth in Asia (particularly China), chemicals exports rose by 16% in Jan-Sep 2010 (making up for the 16% decline in 2009). Herrero predicts that overall growth in 2010 will be 18%. Exports accounted for 63% of the €67.6 bn turnover from chemicals in France in 2009. The soaps, perfumes and household chemicals sector is expected to register growth of 14.7% in 2010 and growth of 4% in 2011. ChemieZine VNCI, 9 Dec 2010, (45), (Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie (VNCI), the Netherlands, e-mail: [email protected]) (in Dutch); Chemie Technik (Heidelberg), 5 Nov 2010, (Website: http://www.chemietechnik.de) (in German); and Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 29 Nov 2010, (530), 1 (in French)
Indian personal care ingredients market to grow through 2014 A new study by Kline & Co reveals that the market size for speciality personal care ingredients in India totalled more than 30,000 tonnes in 2009, with a projected volume growth
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