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FOCUS The business operations will be integrated with Ecolab’s existing Brazil Institutional business. No further details were disclosed. According to Ecolab, the acquisition will increase its service capacity and scale, improve customer coverage, and strengthen customer relationships and opportunities for its fast-growing Brazilian Institutional business. In other news, Exelerate ZTF, Ecolab’s patent-pending cleaning solution that dissolves low trans fat oil residue from processing equipment and surfaces, is now available to food manufacturers throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Exelerate ZTF’s thixotropic gel technology clings to equipment and surfaces to help dissolve low trans fat soils, making it easier to remove soils in hard-to-reach areas, including fryer hood vents, walls, ceilings and plant catwalks, the company says. Since its launch in North America [Focus on Surfactants, Mar 2010], Exelerate ZTF has garnered recognition in the food and beverage industry, earning the IFT Food Expo Innovation Award. Original Source: Ecolab Inc, 370 Wabasha Street N, St Paul, MN 55102, USA, website: http://www.ecolab.com (8 & 27 Mar 2012) © Ecolab Inc 2012
Two new ways to clean up Two research findings have indicated new possible ways to help clean up oils spills. One involves adding a magnetic surfactant to the oil to form micelles. Since these micelles are magnetic, they allow a magnetic field to pull both the surfactant and the oil out of the water. The magnetic surfactant, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, is an ionic liquid produced by mixing iron trihalide with surfactants containing chloride and bromide ions. The other method demonstrates the advantages of shining light on the oil spills. VeruTEK Technologies and scientists from the University of Connecticut discovered that light helps in both the formation of smaller micelles and the discharge of metals from the oil. Various analytical techniques were utilized to monitor what happens when a mixture of salt water, crude oil and VeruTEK’s VeruSOL Marine 200 was exposed to visible and UV light. By promoting oxidation reactions, it turned the oil into degradable compounds and considerably 6
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stimulated digestion by oil-consuming bacteria. VeruSOL Marine 200 is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and plant oil-based surfactant. Original Source: Chemistry and Industry (London), Mar 2012, 76 (3), 9 (Website: http://www.soci.org/) © Society of Chemical Industry 2012
Health BASF introduces extended solubilization and dermatology excipients portfolios After acquiring Cognis in 2011, BASF has significantly expanded its range of solubilization and dermatology excipients. The new portfolios were launched on 1 Apr 2012 offering a wide range of innovative pharmaceuticalgrade solubilizers, emulsifiers, solvents, consistency factors and emollients for all dosage forms. To make the portfolios easier to navigate, BASF has developed a new naming system for these products. The new names are related to compendial designations – so customers can easily identify each excipient’s application. All products within these portfolios now have ‘Kolli’ as the stem, plus a suffix reflecting the chemical structure: for solubilizers and emulsifiers the suffix is ‘phor’. BASF has made great strides in regards to solubilization and bioavailability enhancement in recent years, developing innovative solutions for even the toughest solubilization challenges. Original Source: BASF SE, D-67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany, tel: +49 (0) 621 600, website: http://www.basf.com (12 Apr 2012) © BASF 2012
MARKET REVIEWS Indian HPC industry set to grow 15% in five years India’s Rup 2000 bn (€28.8 bn) home and personal care (HPC) industry is poised to grow by 15%/y in the next five years, despite increasing labour and input costs. Continuous expansion by domestic companies and the entry of multinational players through innovative products will support such growth. The HPC industry has registered an 8% growth over the past few years. Dow, Huntsman and several other global
fast-moving consumer good (FMCG) makers are planning to venture into the Indian market, while companies such as Akzo, BASF, Clariant and Unilever have already gained a foothold in their various fields. India has become host to leading international direct-selling companies Avon and Oriflame. Modicare, also a direct marketing firm, recently rolled out a range of cosmetics and skin care products on the Indian market. One industry observer says that India’s HPC industry offers huge potential for growth, with production of 6.3 M tonnes. China’s HPC sector has an output of 8.2 M tonnes. Original Source: Chemical Business (India), Jan 2012, 26 (1), 54-55 (Website: http://www.printsjournals.com/) © Prints India 2012
Russia, soap opera Euromonitor International says the Russian market in bath and shower products will grow from $925 M in 2010 to $958 M in 2011. The market is showing a shift away from cheap cosmetic products to more costly ones. Products from Colgate-Palmolive and Avon are at the forefront. An average of one in four customers has a preference for these. Soap is one of the most popular bathroom products and accounts for the largest part of the market. Academia Service Research Company says soap made in Russia comprises 67% of the Russian market. The liquid soap market is expected to post even stronger growth. Sales of more expensive soaps are expected to grow. Original Source: ECM, European Cosmetic Markets, 31 Jan 2012, 29 (1), 26 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com) © HPCi Media Limited 2012
COMPANY RESULTS Huntsman releases 4Q and 2011 results, breaks ground for ATC Huntsman Corp announced unaudited financial results for 4Q and year ended 31 Dec 2011. Huntsman reported revenues for 4Q 2011 of $2.63 bn (+9% on $2.41 bn in 4Q 2010) and net income attributable to Huntsman of $105 M ($30 M in 4Q JUNE 2012
Two new ways to clean up Two research findings have indicated new possible ways to help clean up oils spills. One involves adding a magnetic surfactant to the oil to form micelles. Since these micelles are magnetic, they allow a magnetic field to pull both the surfactant and the oil out of the water. The magnetic surfactant, developed by researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, is an ionic liquid produced by mixing iron trihalide with surfactants containing chloride and bromide ions. The other method demonstrates the advantages of shining light on the oil spills. VeruTEK Technologies and scientists from the University of Connecticut discovered that light helps in both the formation of smaller micelles and the discharge of metals from the oil. Various analytical techniques were utilized to monitor what happens when a mixture of salt water, crude oil and VeruTEK’s VeruSOL Marine 200 was exposed to visible and UV light. By promoting oxidation reactions, it turned the oil into degradable compounds and considerably 6
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stimulated digestion by oil-consuming bacteria. VeruSOL Marine 200 is a mixture of hydrogen peroxide and plant oil-based surfactant. Original Source: Chemistry and Industry (London), Mar 2012, 76 (3), 9 (Website: http://www.soci.org/) © Society of Chemical Industry 2012
Health BASF introduces extended solubilization and dermatology excipients portfolios After acquiring Cognis in 2011, BASF has significantly expanded its range of solubilization and dermatology excipients. The new portfolios were launched on 1 Apr 2012 offering a wide range of innovative pharmaceuticalgrade solubilizers, emulsifiers, solvents, consistency factors and emollients for all dosage forms. To make the portfolios easier to navigate, BASF has developed a new naming system for these products. The new names are related to compendial designations – so customers can easily identify each excipient’s application. All products within these portfolios now have ‘Kolli’ as the stem, plus a suffix reflecting the chemical structure: for solubilizers and emulsifiers the suffix is ‘phor’. BASF has made great strides in regards to solubilization and bioavailability enhancement in recent years, developing innovative solutions for even the toughest solubilization challenges. Original Source: BASF SE, D-67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany, tel: +49 (0) 621 600, website: http://www.basf.com (12 Apr 2012) © BASF 2012
MARKET REVIEWS Indian HPC industry set to grow 15% in five years India’s Rup 2000 bn (€28.8 bn) home and personal care (HPC) industry is poised to grow by 15%/y in the next five years, despite increasing labour and input costs. Continuous expansion by domestic companies and the entry of multinational players through innovative products will support such growth. The HPC industry has registered an 8% growth over the past few years. Dow, Huntsman and several other global
fast-moving consumer good (FMCG) makers are planning to venture into the Indian market, while companies such as Akzo, BASF, Clariant and Unilever have already gained a foothold in their various fields. India has become host to leading international direct-selling companies Avon and Oriflame. Modicare, also a direct marketing firm, recently rolled out a range of cosmetics and skin care products on the Indian market. One industry observer says that India’s HPC industry offers huge potential for growth, with production of 6.3 M tonnes. China’s HPC sector has an output of 8.2 M tonnes. Original Source: Chemical Business (India), Jan 2012, 26 (1), 54-55 (Website: http://www.printsjournals.com/) © Prints India 2012
Russia, soap opera Euromonitor International says the Russian market in bath and shower products will grow from $925 M in 2010 to $958 M in 2011. The market is showing a shift away from cheap cosmetic products to more costly ones. Products from Colgate-Palmolive and Avon are at the forefront. An average of one in four customers has a preference for these. Soap is one of the most popular bathroom products and accounts for the largest part of the market. Academia Service Research Company says soap made in Russia comprises 67% of the Russian market. The liquid soap market is expected to post even stronger growth. Sales of more expensive soaps are expected to grow. Original Source: ECM, European Cosmetic Markets, 31 Jan 2012, 29 (1), 26 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com) © HPCi Media Limited 2012
COMPANY RESULTS Huntsman releases 4Q and 2011 results, breaks ground for ATC Huntsman Corp announced unaudited financial results for 4Q and year ended 31 Dec 2011. Huntsman reported revenues for 4Q 2011 of $2.63 bn (+9% on $2.41 bn in 4Q 2010) and net income attributable to Huntsman of $105 M ($30 M in 4Q JUNE 2012