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BASF to build speciality amines production plant in China
F O C U S factors, strategies and markets. Despite the projected overcapacity in the European soda ash market in 2017 because of the anticipated launching of the world’s largest facility by Ciner in Turkey, Solvay still has growth plans for its soda ash business, consisting of three elements. The first part of the plan is strengthening the competitiveness of its synthetic soda ash through a €100 M cost-improvement plan, which will take effect in full year 2016. In line with this, the company ceased production at its 200,000 tonne/y plant in Povoa, Portugal, on 31 Jan 2014. The company plans to adapt production capacity to market demands at its facility in Rosignano, Italy, to meet the €100 M plan with 60% variable and 40% fixed costs in the savings. Measures have also been introduced at Solvay’s other European sites in order to improve their operational efficiency (particularly in Torralavega, Spain and Devnya, Bulgaria). The company aims to expand its natural soda ash business in North America by 12% by 2016 [Focus on Surfactants, Aug 2013], as the second element of its soda ash growth plan. Capacity at Solvay’s 2.54 M tonnes/y plant in the Green River basin of southwestern Wyoming, USA, will increase by 6% (150,000 tonnes/y) in early 2015. This site is Solvay’s largest in the USA and employs 400 people. The complex primarily supplies the glass industry but also sells to the detergents and chemical products sectors. The expansion will be realized through debottlenecking work (which requires minimal investment). The main advantage of the sodium carbonate produced in Green River is that it is natural and made from trona. The third part of Solvay’s plan is the global expansion of its bicarbonate business, which includes a 100,000 tonne/y project in Thailand, which is scheduled for completion in 2015. Solvay’s plans for its second GBU, the peroxide business, include the construction of plants for the hydrogen peroxide to propylene oxide (HPPO) business. Original Source: ICIS Chemical Business, 10-16 Mar 2014, 285 (10), (Website: http://www.icis.com) © Reed Business Information Limited 2014. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 10 Feb 2014, (664), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie/) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
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Performance, environmental claims and move to low temperature wash to drive sales of enzymes Enzymes are posing as the economical, efficient and sustainable alternative to costly surfactants and builders used in detergents. Found in detergents in amounts of less than 1%, enzymes are biodegradable, made from renewable materials (sugars), save chemical and energy costs and reduce water pollution, unlike petroleum-derived chemicals. In a workshop, organized by Novozymes [see also Focus on Surfactants, Apr 2014], a speaker stated that nearly 50% of linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) could be replaced with enzymes. Enzyme prices have also been steadier compared with those of surfactants. Despite possessing similar washing habits, China still leads India in using enzymes in detergents due to more established industry standards. Enzymes also have strong potential in other homecare segments, such as the 8 M tonnes hand wash, soap bars and fine fabric wash market, 5 M tonnes hand dishwashing market and 1 M tonnes automatic dishwashing market. The development of new types of enzymes capable of high performance in low temperatures is now growing due to the shift in the North American and European laundry wash to cold washing. Done at the less aggressive temperature of 30 degC, cold washing is said to pose environmental advantages such as chemicals-use reduction. Compaction of detergents, growth of concentrated liquids and the potential of industrial and institutional cleaners are other business opportunities for enzymes in the homecare segment. Original Source: Chemical Weekly, 7 Jan 2014, 210212 (Website: http://www.chemicalweekly.com) © Sevak Publications & Chemical Weekly Database P Ltd 2014
Novozymes to expand scope of enzymes in India Novozymes intends to expand its operations in the Indian food and detergent sectors. The $2 bn Danish biotech firm has enhanced its innovation centre in Bangalore [Focus on Surfactants, May 2007] to keep a strong presence in the Indian market.
Novozymes acquired the enzymes business of Biocon in 2007 and is now providing enzymes for use in the detergents, food, beverages, textiles, alcohol and biofuel sectors. Novozymes’ growth in India has been at 20%/y. Original Source: Chemical Business (India), Dec 2013, 27 (12), 72 (Website: http://www.magazinecommunications.com/) © Magazine Communications Pvt Ltd 2013
Air Products introduces Tomakleen G-12 additive for I&I cleaning Air Products has introduced the Tomakleen G-12 additive to its product portfolio for industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning. The new additive delivers improved cleaning performance and can reduce or eliminate the need for oxygenated solvents historically used in I&I cleaning products. Tomakleen G-12 additive is a detergency booster that is used with a surfactant to improve cleaning performance. The unique structure of the product provides fast monomer migration and better surface exchange to deliver a cleaning ‘boost’ to products such as hard surface cleaners, heavy duty degreasers and vehicle care products. The solvency of Tomakleen G-12 additive, along with its cleaning performance, can effectively reduce or eliminate the need for oxygenated solvents. Original Source: Air Products, website: http://www.airproducts.com/ (12 Feb 2014) © Air Products and Chemicals Inc 2014
APPLICATIONS Household & personal care BASF to build speciality amines production plant in China BASF is to build a world-scale unit for the production of speciality amines at its existing, wholly owned site in Nanjing, China. This will mainly produce dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) and polyetheramines (PEAs). It will be BASF’s first unit in Asia to produce these products. BASF already has similar units in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Geismar MAY 2014
F O C U S in the USA. The new Nanjing unit is scheduled to go into service at the end of 2015. The company says the investment is in response to increasing consumption of personal care products by the middle classes in China and Asia. DMAPA is mainly used to produce betaines, used as co-surfactants in personal care products such as shampoos and shower gels. Its other applications include dye-stuff intermediates, lubricant additives, electroplating and rubber coupling agents. PEAs are intermediates for curing agents for epoxy resins. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 10 Mar 2014, (667), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
New silicone microemulsion from Dow Corning benefits shampoos Dow Corning has introduced Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion for shampoos. The new product can help bring hair repair and colour protection benefits to shampoos without sacrificing hair volume, the company says. It is a clear, water-dispersible microemulsion of silicone polyether that delivers feather-light smoothness. Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion can be used in standard, sulfate-free and clear shampoos to help increase the fullness of thin, tired-looking hair; to repair dull, dry hair; and to protect and maintain the colour of colourtreated hair. Suitable for use on many hair types, the product also has the ability to enhance hair shine and improve ease of combing. In addition to shampoos, Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion can be used to create clear, moisturizing leave-in conditioners. The product is available globally and complies with regulations for cosmetic use in China. Dow Corning showcased the new microemulsion at in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, Germany, held 1-3 Apr 2014, where the company also discussed its new diglycerol-modified water-in-oil silicone emulsifier. This advanced new emulsifier technology offers high oil flexibility and emulsification capabilities for highly stable formulations, and is suitable for use in PEG-free skin care, colour cosmetics and sun care applications, Dow Corning says. The company also MAY 2014
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introduced a new portfolio of aqueous-based silicone solutions for skin care, colour cosmetics and sun care products. Original Source: Dow Corning, website: http://www.dowcorning.com/ (6 & 7 Feb 2014) © Dow Corning Corporation 2014
Wacker exhibited silicone products at PCHi 2014 Wacker showcased several novel products and solutions at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) Show 2014 in Shanghai, China on 19-21 Feb 2014. Among them was Belsil DM 6103 E, an emulsion for hair care developed exclusively for the Chinese market. Designed to improve the combability of wet hair, Belsil DM 6103 E is a medium-grain nonionic emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane for shampoos, rinse-off hair conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair conditioners. When used with the conditioning additive Belsil DM 3112 VP, the emulsion further enhances the silky smoothness and persistence of both wet hair and dry hair. Belsil DM 6103 E can also be used with the aminofunctional silicone fluid Belsil ADM 6058 CN, an oil-in-water emulsion for shampoos, cream rinses and hair treatments. Original Source: Wacker, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 28 Feb 2014, (Website: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com)
BRB Silicones unveils silicone microemulsion at in-cosmetics 2014 At in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, BRB International BV presented a new silicone quaternium microemulsion. BRB 5446 is a clear, nonionic microemulsion of a quaternary ammonium functional silicone with INCI names aqua, silicone quaternium-17, trideceth-7, trideceth-5, methylchloroisothiosolinane and methylisothiosolinane. This hair care product offers wet and dry detangling, heat protection, and conditioning. BRB also presented 7 new cosmetic formulations for the European market, including shampoo and conditioners. Original Source: BRB International BV, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 14 Feb 2014, (Website: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com)
New solutions for the home and institutional care markets revealed at the ACI convention Dow Chemical showcased some of its latest solutions for the home and institutional care markets at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Convention in Orlando, FL, USA, on 27 Jan – 1 Feb 2014. Among the products featured by the company was Triton CG-425 alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, which is compatible in many cleaning formulations and mild to the skin, and Dowanol DiPPh glycol ether, which is specially developed to offer excellent degreasing and cleaning performance with minimal streaking. It also showcased Diamosolv 323 bio-based solvent, a low odour, low-VOC cleaning solvent derived from 100% renewable citrus feedstocks, and Supracare Performance-Enhancing Cellulose Polymers for use in the last rinse step of the wash cycle; these novel polymers impart softness, longevity and shrink resistance for fabric and clothes, Dow says. Among other new polymers for use with detergents introduced at the meeting, was Solvay’s Repel-O-Tex PB1, a polymer that gives soil repellency in a laundry detergent. Meanwhile, Ashland Specialty Ingredients introduced Chromabond-S-350, a polyvinylpyridine N-oxide that will stop dye transfer among clothes. Original Source: Dow Chemical, website: http://www.dow.com (22 Jan 2014) © The Dow Chemical Company 2014. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 10 Feb 2014, 92 (6), 21-22 (Website: http://www.cen-online.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Health Marina Biotech continues to build worldwide patent protection for its SMARTICLES nucleic acid delivery technology Marina Biotech, a leading oligonucleotide-based drug discovery and development company focused on rare diseases, announced that a decision to grant a patent has been issued for the company’s fundamental SMARTICLES delivery technology in Japan (Ser No 2010-211089) [see also Focus on Surfactants, Aug 2012]. The claims of this National Stage Application cover fundamental amphoteric liposomes made with 5
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Performance, environmental claims and move to low temperature wash to drive sales of enzymes Enzymes are posing as the economical, efficient and sustainable alternative to costly surfactants and builders used in detergents. Found in detergents in amounts of less than 1%, enzymes are biodegradable, made from renewable materials (sugars), save chemical and energy costs and reduce water pollution, unlike petroleum-derived chemicals. In a workshop, organized by Novozymes [see also Focus on Surfactants, Apr 2014], a speaker stated that nearly 50% of linear alkylbenzene sulfonic acid (LABSA) could be replaced with enzymes. Enzyme prices have also been steadier compared with those of surfactants. Despite possessing similar washing habits, China still leads India in using enzymes in detergents due to more established industry standards. Enzymes also have strong potential in other homecare segments, such as the 8 M tonnes hand wash, soap bars and fine fabric wash market, 5 M tonnes hand dishwashing market and 1 M tonnes automatic dishwashing market. The development of new types of enzymes capable of high performance in low temperatures is now growing due to the shift in the North American and European laundry wash to cold washing. Done at the less aggressive temperature of 30 degC, cold washing is said to pose environmental advantages such as chemicals-use reduction. Compaction of detergents, growth of concentrated liquids and the potential of industrial and institutional cleaners are other business opportunities for enzymes in the homecare segment. Original Source: Chemical Weekly, 7 Jan 2014, 210212 (Website: http://www.chemicalweekly.com) © Sevak Publications & Chemical Weekly Database P Ltd 2014
Novozymes to expand scope of enzymes in India Novozymes intends to expand its operations in the Indian food and detergent sectors. The $2 bn Danish biotech firm has enhanced its innovation centre in Bangalore [Focus on Surfactants, May 2007] to keep a strong presence in the Indian market.
Novozymes acquired the enzymes business of Biocon in 2007 and is now providing enzymes for use in the detergents, food, beverages, textiles, alcohol and biofuel sectors. Novozymes’ growth in India has been at 20%/y. Original Source: Chemical Business (India), Dec 2013, 27 (12), 72 (Website: http://www.magazinecommunications.com/) © Magazine Communications Pvt Ltd 2013
Air Products introduces Tomakleen G-12 additive for I&I cleaning Air Products has introduced the Tomakleen G-12 additive to its product portfolio for industrial and institutional (I&I) cleaning. The new additive delivers improved cleaning performance and can reduce or eliminate the need for oxygenated solvents historically used in I&I cleaning products. Tomakleen G-12 additive is a detergency booster that is used with a surfactant to improve cleaning performance. The unique structure of the product provides fast monomer migration and better surface exchange to deliver a cleaning ‘boost’ to products such as hard surface cleaners, heavy duty degreasers and vehicle care products. The solvency of Tomakleen G-12 additive, along with its cleaning performance, can effectively reduce or eliminate the need for oxygenated solvents. Original Source: Air Products, website: http://www.airproducts.com/ (12 Feb 2014) © Air Products and Chemicals Inc 2014
APPLICATIONS Household & personal care BASF to build speciality amines production plant in China BASF is to build a world-scale unit for the production of speciality amines at its existing, wholly owned site in Nanjing, China. This will mainly produce dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) and polyetheramines (PEAs). It will be BASF’s first unit in Asia to produce these products. BASF already has similar units in Ludwigshafen, Germany and Geismar MAY 2014
F O C U S in the USA. The new Nanjing unit is scheduled to go into service at the end of 2015. The company says the investment is in response to increasing consumption of personal care products by the middle classes in China and Asia. DMAPA is mainly used to produce betaines, used as co-surfactants in personal care products such as shampoos and shower gels. Its other applications include dye-stuff intermediates, lubricant additives, electroplating and rubber coupling agents. PEAs are intermediates for curing agents for epoxy resins. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 10 Mar 2014, (667), (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2014
New silicone microemulsion from Dow Corning benefits shampoos Dow Corning has introduced Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion for shampoos. The new product can help bring hair repair and colour protection benefits to shampoos without sacrificing hair volume, the company says. It is a clear, water-dispersible microemulsion of silicone polyether that delivers feather-light smoothness. Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion can be used in standard, sulfate-free and clear shampoos to help increase the fullness of thin, tired-looking hair; to repair dull, dry hair; and to protect and maintain the colour of colourtreated hair. Suitable for use on many hair types, the product also has the ability to enhance hair shine and improve ease of combing. In addition to shampoos, Dow Corning CE-1874 Microemulsion can be used to create clear, moisturizing leave-in conditioners. The product is available globally and complies with regulations for cosmetic use in China. Dow Corning showcased the new microemulsion at in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, Germany, held 1-3 Apr 2014, where the company also discussed its new diglycerol-modified water-in-oil silicone emulsifier. This advanced new emulsifier technology offers high oil flexibility and emulsification capabilities for highly stable formulations, and is suitable for use in PEG-free skin care, colour cosmetics and sun care applications, Dow Corning says. The company also MAY 2014
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introduced a new portfolio of aqueous-based silicone solutions for skin care, colour cosmetics and sun care products. Original Source: Dow Corning, website: http://www.dowcorning.com/ (6 & 7 Feb 2014) © Dow Corning Corporation 2014
Wacker exhibited silicone products at PCHi 2014 Wacker showcased several novel products and solutions at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) Show 2014 in Shanghai, China on 19-21 Feb 2014. Among them was Belsil DM 6103 E, an emulsion for hair care developed exclusively for the Chinese market. Designed to improve the combability of wet hair, Belsil DM 6103 E is a medium-grain nonionic emulsion of polydimethylsiloxane for shampoos, rinse-off hair conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair conditioners. When used with the conditioning additive Belsil DM 3112 VP, the emulsion further enhances the silky smoothness and persistence of both wet hair and dry hair. Belsil DM 6103 E can also be used with the aminofunctional silicone fluid Belsil ADM 6058 CN, an oil-in-water emulsion for shampoos, cream rinses and hair treatments. Original Source: Wacker, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 28 Feb 2014, (Website: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com)
BRB Silicones unveils silicone microemulsion at in-cosmetics 2014 At in-cosmetics 2014 in Hamburg, BRB International BV presented a new silicone quaternium microemulsion. BRB 5446 is a clear, nonionic microemulsion of a quaternary ammonium functional silicone with INCI names aqua, silicone quaternium-17, trideceth-7, trideceth-5, methylchloroisothiosolinane and methylisothiosolinane. This hair care product offers wet and dry detangling, heat protection, and conditioning. BRB also presented 7 new cosmetic formulations for the European market, including shampoo and conditioners. Original Source: BRB International BV, 2014. Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care Innovation and Solutions, 14 Feb 2014, (Website: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com)
New solutions for the home and institutional care markets revealed at the ACI convention Dow Chemical showcased some of its latest solutions for the home and institutional care markets at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) Annual Convention in Orlando, FL, USA, on 27 Jan – 1 Feb 2014. Among the products featured by the company was Triton CG-425 alkyl polyglucoside surfactant, which is compatible in many cleaning formulations and mild to the skin, and Dowanol DiPPh glycol ether, which is specially developed to offer excellent degreasing and cleaning performance with minimal streaking. It also showcased Diamosolv 323 bio-based solvent, a low odour, low-VOC cleaning solvent derived from 100% renewable citrus feedstocks, and Supracare Performance-Enhancing Cellulose Polymers for use in the last rinse step of the wash cycle; these novel polymers impart softness, longevity and shrink resistance for fabric and clothes, Dow says. Among other new polymers for use with detergents introduced at the meeting, was Solvay’s Repel-O-Tex PB1, a polymer that gives soil repellency in a laundry detergent. Meanwhile, Ashland Specialty Ingredients introduced Chromabond-S-350, a polyvinylpyridine N-oxide that will stop dye transfer among clothes. Original Source: Dow Chemical, website: http://www.dow.com (22 Jan 2014) © The Dow Chemical Company 2014. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 10 Feb 2014, 92 (6), 21-22 (Website: http://www.cen-online.org) © American Chemical Society 2014
Health Marina Biotech continues to build worldwide patent protection for its SMARTICLES nucleic acid delivery technology Marina Biotech, a leading oligonucleotide-based drug discovery and development company focused on rare diseases, announced that a decision to grant a patent has been issued for the company’s fundamental SMARTICLES delivery technology in Japan (Ser No 2010-211089) [see also Focus on Surfactants, Aug 2012]. The claims of this National Stage Application cover fundamental amphoteric liposomes made with 5