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F O C U S patent number US 6,444,631 B1 for a dishwashing detergent with a low molecular weight organic diamine and detersive surfactant. It also contains an ultraviolet light blocker produced from orthohydroxybenzophenones, titanium dioxide and benzotriazoles. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 28
Unilever patents soap bar making process Researchers for Unilever HPC have earned patent number US 6,444,630 B1 for a molten mix process of producing soap bars. The method involves the use of an anionic surfactant, fatty acid soap or soap fraction, free fatty acid and a divalent cation. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 28
Unilever earns shampoo patent Unilever Home and Personal Care (HPC) US of Chicago, IL, has earned patent number 6,444,628 B2 for an aqueous shampoo containing an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer and a mono-long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium compound. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 28
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consolidation of the raw materials supply base, most notably in surfactants. The market is also having to deal with overcapacity, the development of new surfactants, increasing environmental regulations and the change in the product value chain. Global surfactants consumption is expected to rise at 3%/y to reach 14.3 M tonnes/y in 2010. One new product under development is methyl ester sulfonate (MES), which Huish is to use to replace LAB sulfonate and other primary surfactants in its private label detergent products. Huish has recently commissioned an 80,000 tonnes/y MES plant in Texas. In W Europe, little change is expected in surfactant overcapacity in the near future, as producers are loathe to shut down plants. In Asia, however, where a large number of sulfation/ sulfonation sites are integrated with detergent producers, good market growth has supported operations. With regard to surfactant materials, global higher alcohols demand is expected to rise 3.1%/y to 2.1 M tons in 2010. Normal paraffins demand is expected to rise 3%/y to 3.2 M tonnes in 2010. The n-paraffins market is being effected by the possibility of large, new capacity associated with gas-to-liquids technology, and a modified version of LAB under development by Procter & Gamble. Chemical Market Reporter, 11 Nov 2002 (Website: http://www.chemicalmarketreporter.com)
STATISTICS/ REVIEWS Surfactant demand The Freedonia Group reported that speciality surfactant demand in the USA is predicted to rise by 4.3%/y to 2.1 bn lbs worth $3.6 bn in 2006. The rise is mainly attributed to the rising demand for naturally derived, multifunctional and environmentally friendly surfactants, the rising demand for surfactant-treated wipes, and higher requirements for mildness. Soap and Cosmetics, Oct 2002, 78 (7), 10
Awash with detergents The world detergents market is being shaped by changes in consumer demand and the continuing 6
French chemicals industry’s federation lowers predictions for 2002 results In 2002 French production of soaps, detergents, perfumes and toiletries fell by 3% in 2002, but should grow by 2.3% in 2003. Chimie Hebdo, 18 Nov 2002, (192), 1 (in French)
Surfactants to reach 14.3 M tons in 2010 Global consumption of surfactants is predicted to grow by 3%/y to 14.3 M tons in 2010, according to the Surfactant development-forecast to 2010 study conducted by consulting firm Colin A. Houston & Associates. Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate is also increasingly being replaced by methyl ester sulfonate. The market is also
expected to face challenges including the restructuring of supply, capacity issues, new surfactants under development, changes in the product value chain, and the growing significance of environmental regulation. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 14
I&I update The industrial and institutional cleaning market is showing some signs of recovery after experiencing a difficult year in 2001. The I&I market in the USA has registered zero growth and has been valued at $7.6 bn in 2001. In 2002, sales are predicted to increase to almost $8 bn. The Sep 11 events had significantly affected the business, with orders declining quickly after 9-11. The food processing and industrial cleaning sector is expected to post $3 bn in sales in 2002. Sales in the janitorial and housekeeping sectors are predicted to surpass $2.85 bn while the food service category may grow to $1.5 bn in 2002. The laundry market is also being valued at $600 M. Worldwide I&I sales are expected to reach around $18.5 bn at the enduser level. The market is being led by Ecolab, with a 20% share, followed by JohnsonDiversey with 17%. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 95-96,98,99
MARKETS Unilever raises profit Unilever (Netherlands/UK), chemicals and food-products concern, generated a profit of €1.2 bn in 3Q 2002, up 17% from 3Q 2001. The company says the sales of its strongest brands, including Dove soaps, Magnum icecreams and Knorr soups, grew by 5.4% year-on-year in 3Q 2002. Hospodarske Noviny, 31 Oct 2002, 46 (212), 16 (in Czech)
Henkel raises profit Henkel (Germany), washing powders and cleaning chemicals producer, saw a growth in profit in 3Q 2002. The growth was supported by high JANUARY 2003
Unilever patents soap bar making process Researchers for Unilever HPC have earned patent number US 6,444,630 B1 for a molten mix process of producing soap bars. The method involves the use of an anionic surfactant, fatty acid soap or soap fraction, free fatty acid and a divalent cation. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 28
Unilever earns shampoo patent Unilever Home and Personal Care (HPC) US of Chicago, IL, has earned patent number 6,444,628 B2 for an aqueous shampoo containing an anionic cleansing surfactant, a cationic polymer and a mono-long chain alkyl quaternary ammonium compound. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 28
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consolidation of the raw materials supply base, most notably in surfactants. The market is also having to deal with overcapacity, the development of new surfactants, increasing environmental regulations and the change in the product value chain. Global surfactants consumption is expected to rise at 3%/y to reach 14.3 M tonnes/y in 2010. One new product under development is methyl ester sulfonate (MES), which Huish is to use to replace LAB sulfonate and other primary surfactants in its private label detergent products. Huish has recently commissioned an 80,000 tonnes/y MES plant in Texas. In W Europe, little change is expected in surfactant overcapacity in the near future, as producers are loathe to shut down plants. In Asia, however, where a large number of sulfation/ sulfonation sites are integrated with detergent producers, good market growth has supported operations. With regard to surfactant materials, global higher alcohols demand is expected to rise 3.1%/y to 2.1 M tons in 2010. Normal paraffins demand is expected to rise 3%/y to 3.2 M tonnes in 2010. The n-paraffins market is being effected by the possibility of large, new capacity associated with gas-to-liquids technology, and a modified version of LAB under development by Procter & Gamble. Chemical Market Reporter, 11 Nov 2002 (Website: http://www.chemicalmarketreporter.com)
STATISTICS/ REVIEWS Surfactant demand The Freedonia Group reported that speciality surfactant demand in the USA is predicted to rise by 4.3%/y to 2.1 bn lbs worth $3.6 bn in 2006. The rise is mainly attributed to the rising demand for naturally derived, multifunctional and environmentally friendly surfactants, the rising demand for surfactant-treated wipes, and higher requirements for mildness. Soap and Cosmetics, Oct 2002, 78 (7), 10
Awash with detergents The world detergents market is being shaped by changes in consumer demand and the continuing 6
French chemicals industry’s federation lowers predictions for 2002 results In 2002 French production of soaps, detergents, perfumes and toiletries fell by 3% in 2002, but should grow by 2.3% in 2003. Chimie Hebdo, 18 Nov 2002, (192), 1 (in French)
Surfactants to reach 14.3 M tons in 2010 Global consumption of surfactants is predicted to grow by 3%/y to 14.3 M tons in 2010, according to the Surfactant development-forecast to 2010 study conducted by consulting firm Colin A. Houston & Associates. Linear alkylbenzene sulfonate is also increasingly being replaced by methyl ester sulfonate. The market is also
expected to face challenges including the restructuring of supply, capacity issues, new surfactants under development, changes in the product value chain, and the growing significance of environmental regulation. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 14
I&I update The industrial and institutional cleaning market is showing some signs of recovery after experiencing a difficult year in 2001. The I&I market in the USA has registered zero growth and has been valued at $7.6 bn in 2001. In 2002, sales are predicted to increase to almost $8 bn. The Sep 11 events had significantly affected the business, with orders declining quickly after 9-11. The food processing and industrial cleaning sector is expected to post $3 bn in sales in 2002. Sales in the janitorial and housekeeping sectors are predicted to surpass $2.85 bn while the food service category may grow to $1.5 bn in 2002. The laundry market is also being valued at $600 M. Worldwide I&I sales are expected to reach around $18.5 bn at the enduser level. The market is being led by Ecolab, with a 20% share, followed by JohnsonDiversey with 17%. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2002, 39 (11), 95-96,98,99
MARKETS Unilever raises profit Unilever (Netherlands/UK), chemicals and food-products concern, generated a profit of €1.2 bn in 3Q 2002, up 17% from 3Q 2001. The company says the sales of its strongest brands, including Dove soaps, Magnum icecreams and Knorr soups, grew by 5.4% year-on-year in 3Q 2002. Hospodarske Noviny, 31 Oct 2002, 46 (212), 16 (in Czech)
Henkel raises profit Henkel (Germany), washing powders and cleaning chemicals producer, saw a growth in profit in 3Q 2002. The growth was supported by high JANUARY 2003