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Cosmedia Triple C: for hair and skin care products
F O C US (sodium carbonate), chlorine, salt and chlor-alkali sectors. Indian demand for soda ash stands at 2.4 M tonnes annually, and the major end-user industries include soaps and detergents accounting for 33.6%, glass at 25.4%, and silicates at 14.8%. The Indian soda ash industry stands at $1.3 bn, which is about 6% of the $23 bn world market. 40% of India’s salt production is consumed by the chlor-alkali industry and the soda ash sector. As regards the import of soda ash, imports from China stood at 0.181 M tonnes during Jan-May 2009 (0.13 M tonnes in JanMay 2008) representing an 18% share in the Indian market. Chemical Weekly, 3 Nov 2009, 55 (12), 189-194
Cosmedia Triple C: for hair and skin care products Consumers today expect care products to improve the condition of the skin and hair, and also to feel pleasant when applied, making body cleansing and care a wellness experience to savour. At the same time, they also prefer mild formulations that are free from ethylene oxide (EO). Cosmedia Triple C is a new-generation liquid dispersion polymer from speciality chemicals supplier Cognis that enables manufacturers to meet these demands. It is claimed to improve the viscosity and stability of skin and hair formulations, while also offering outstanding sensory and conditioning properties. It consists of an efficient cationic inverse emulsion polymer (IEP), a high-grade cosmetic emollient and an EO-free emulsifier as an activating agent. It is significantly more tolerant towards electrolytes, and generates improved viscosity behaviour in skin and hair care products, the company claims. Its pseudoplastic flow behaviour makes formulations containing Cosmedia Triple C very easy for consumers to apply, while the cationic charge of the polymer and the spreadability of the emollient it contains give a pleasant dry silky feel on the skin. It also measurably improves the combability of both wet and dry hair. In developing Cosmedia Triple C, Cognis made a conscious decision to avoid ethoxylated and alkoxylated emulsifiers, enabling 4
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formulators to fit in with the trend towards EO-free products. The product is also free from preservatives. Cosmedia Triple C is cold and hotprocessable and does not require neutralization. It can be used across a broad pH range. The polymer compound is suitable for pH-neutral skin care formulations, as well as acidic formulations such as hair conditioners and DHA self-tanning products. Press release from: Cognis GmbH, Postfach 130164, D-40551, Düsseldorf, Germany, website: http://www.cognis.com (11 Jan 2010)
Fresher, cleaner, longer, stronger: household cleaners drive sales through novel fragrances
Antimicrobial soap raises concerns The widespread use of triclosan and triclocarban in antimicrobial soaps and other personal care products should be looked into by US regulators because of their potential to disrupt the human endocrine system and cause antibiotic resistance, according to a US congressman. In letters to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, the legislator noted the prevalence of the chemicals in US waters. The agencies were asked to look at regulating the chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water Act and assessing them under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Programme.
Consumers are likely to rely on scents when finalizing their home cleaning purchases, prompting manufacturers to come up with novel fragrances in order to boost sales. Simple, easy-to-understand scents are the general trend in the home care products segment, indicating that consumers these days do not want to take a risk with the products they purchase. Another trend in home cleaners is the focus on progressive, green and sustainable features. In recent years, the home cleaning segment has seen the rise of bold fragrances, including essential oilinspired fragrances such as lavender and eucalyptus, which connote sustainability. Laundry care is one of the categories noted for its novel scents. The use of floral scents in home cleaners, especially laundry products, continues to grow. Yet despite the newest product launches, Information Resources Inc reported that overall sales in the home cleaner category dropped 2.7% to $1.5 bn for the year ended 1 Nov 2009 in supermarkets, drugstores and massmarket retailers, not including WalMart. All-purpose cleaner/ disinfectants declined 4.9% to $393.7 N; glass cleaner/ammonia dropped 7.9% to $145.4 M; and nonabrasive tub/tile cleaner fell 7.5% to $235.2 M. In contrast, spray disinfectants had sales of $110.9 M, up 7.6%, while toilet bowl cleaner/deodorizer rose 2.3% to $250.4 M. Laundry detergent sales rose 2.6% to $3.72 bn.
Chemical and Engineering News, 11 Jan 2010, 88 (2), 26 (Website: http://www.cen-online.org)
HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Jan 2010, 47 (1), 57-58,60,62
Press release from: Ecover, USA, tel: +1 800 449 4925, website: http://www.ecover.com (6 Jan 2010)
APPLICATIONS Household products Ecover develops patented application of eco-surfactants in new and improved ecological cleaning products Ecological home cleaning products firm Ecover has created EcoSurfactants using a special bioreactor requiring no chemical processing whatsoever. As a result, the company claims to deliver ‘even more effective and even more ecological cleaning power’ with the application of Improved Formula Ecover All Purpose Cleaner available at retail in Spring 2010 across the US; 32 ounce bottles will retail for an SRP of $5.75 beginning in Apr 2010. Improved Formula 16 ounce Glass & Surface Cleaner becomes available at retail Summer 2010, and new 16 ounce Power Cleaner and 32 ounce Refill and 32 ounce Glass and Surface Refill will be available at retail Fall 2010. Ecover holds the patent on the use of eco-surfactants in cleaning products, making them even more ecological and more effective. For 30 years, the company has been devoted to developing and producing effective and ecological washing and cleaning products made from plantand mineral-based ingredients.
MARCH 2010
Cosmedia Triple C: for hair and skin care products Consumers today expect care products to improve the condition of the skin and hair, and also to feel pleasant when applied, making body cleansing and care a wellness experience to savour. At the same time, they also prefer mild formulations that are free from ethylene oxide (EO). Cosmedia Triple C is a new-generation liquid dispersion polymer from speciality chemicals supplier Cognis that enables manufacturers to meet these demands. It is claimed to improve the viscosity and stability of skin and hair formulations, while also offering outstanding sensory and conditioning properties. It consists of an efficient cationic inverse emulsion polymer (IEP), a high-grade cosmetic emollient and an EO-free emulsifier as an activating agent. It is significantly more tolerant towards electrolytes, and generates improved viscosity behaviour in skin and hair care products, the company claims. Its pseudoplastic flow behaviour makes formulations containing Cosmedia Triple C very easy for consumers to apply, while the cationic charge of the polymer and the spreadability of the emollient it contains give a pleasant dry silky feel on the skin. It also measurably improves the combability of both wet and dry hair. In developing Cosmedia Triple C, Cognis made a conscious decision to avoid ethoxylated and alkoxylated emulsifiers, enabling 4
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S U R FAC TA N T S
formulators to fit in with the trend towards EO-free products. The product is also free from preservatives. Cosmedia Triple C is cold and hotprocessable and does not require neutralization. It can be used across a broad pH range. The polymer compound is suitable for pH-neutral skin care formulations, as well as acidic formulations such as hair conditioners and DHA self-tanning products. Press release from: Cognis GmbH, Postfach 130164, D-40551, Düsseldorf, Germany, website: http://www.cognis.com (11 Jan 2010)
Fresher, cleaner, longer, stronger: household cleaners drive sales through novel fragrances
Antimicrobial soap raises concerns The widespread use of triclosan and triclocarban in antimicrobial soaps and other personal care products should be looked into by US regulators because of their potential to disrupt the human endocrine system and cause antibiotic resistance, according to a US congressman. In letters to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration, the legislator noted the prevalence of the chemicals in US waters. The agencies were asked to look at regulating the chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water Act and assessing them under the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Programme.
Consumers are likely to rely on scents when finalizing their home cleaning purchases, prompting manufacturers to come up with novel fragrances in order to boost sales. Simple, easy-to-understand scents are the general trend in the home care products segment, indicating that consumers these days do not want to take a risk with the products they purchase. Another trend in home cleaners is the focus on progressive, green and sustainable features. In recent years, the home cleaning segment has seen the rise of bold fragrances, including essential oilinspired fragrances such as lavender and eucalyptus, which connote sustainability. Laundry care is one of the categories noted for its novel scents. The use of floral scents in home cleaners, especially laundry products, continues to grow. Yet despite the newest product launches, Information Resources Inc reported that overall sales in the home cleaner category dropped 2.7% to $1.5 bn for the year ended 1 Nov 2009 in supermarkets, drugstores and massmarket retailers, not including WalMart. All-purpose cleaner/ disinfectants declined 4.9% to $393.7 N; glass cleaner/ammonia dropped 7.9% to $145.4 M; and nonabrasive tub/tile cleaner fell 7.5% to $235.2 M. In contrast, spray disinfectants had sales of $110.9 M, up 7.6%, while toilet bowl cleaner/deodorizer rose 2.3% to $250.4 M. Laundry detergent sales rose 2.6% to $3.72 bn.
Chemical and Engineering News, 11 Jan 2010, 88 (2), 26 (Website: http://www.cen-online.org)
HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Jan 2010, 47 (1), 57-58,60,62
Press release from: Ecover, USA, tel: +1 800 449 4925, website: http://www.ecover.com (6 Jan 2010)
APPLICATIONS Household products Ecover develops patented application of eco-surfactants in new and improved ecological cleaning products Ecological home cleaning products firm Ecover has created EcoSurfactants using a special bioreactor requiring no chemical processing whatsoever. As a result, the company claims to deliver ‘even more effective and even more ecological cleaning power’ with the application of Improved Formula Ecover All Purpose Cleaner available at retail in Spring 2010 across the US; 32 ounce bottles will retail for an SRP of $5.75 beginning in Apr 2010. Improved Formula 16 ounce Glass & Surface Cleaner becomes available at retail Summer 2010, and new 16 ounce Power Cleaner and 32 ounce Refill and 32 ounce Glass and Surface Refill will be available at retail Fall 2010. Ecover holds the patent on the use of eco-surfactants in cleaning products, making them even more ecological and more effective. For 30 years, the company has been devoted to developing and producing effective and ecological washing and cleaning products made from plantand mineral-based ingredients.
MARCH 2010