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ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS OPXBIO achieves key production milestone for BioAcrylic OPX Biotechnologies (OPXBIO) announced another milestone that is a major step towards commercializing its more-economical and renewable alternative to petroleum-based acrylic acid. The company successfully demonstrated its fermentation process for sugar-based acrylic acid (or BioAcrylic) in a 3000-litre fermenter run by the Michigan Biotechnology Institute. OPXBIO is working with Dow Chemical to bring BioAcrylic into the $10 bn market for acrylic used in products such as diapers, detergents, paints and adhesives. PR Newswire, 27 Mar 2012, (Website: http://www.prnewswire.com)
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line of broad-spectrum preservative solutions based on BIOSECUR unique organic citrus extracts. The new Sharon Biomix Blends have been formulated to preserve personal care products without affecting their performance. The transparent liquid blends are suited for leave-on and rinse-off products. Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal Care Today, Mar 2012, (1), 7 (Website: http://hpctoday.teknoscienze.com/) © Teknoscienze Srl 2012
Troy Corp announces new product line for home and personal care markets Troy Corp has unveiled TroyCare and TroyGuard premium preservatives and antimicrobials for use in the home, personal care and I&I markets. The new products can be incorporated into a range of personal care goods, from lotions and shampoos to decorative cosmetics, and home care goods, including soaps, hard surface cleansers and detergents.
Ashland introduces conditioning polymer for more efficient, sustainable rinse-off products
Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal Care Today, Mar 2012, (1), 37 (Website: http://hpctoday.teknoscienze.com/) © Teknoscienze Srl 2012
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, has introduced N-Hance 4572 conditioning polymer. The product is a high charge density, high molecular weight polymer system that is claimed to have better wet-comb and oil-deposition performance than current commercially available conditioning polymers. When compared with traditional cationic guar, the new offering is demonstrated to improve the distribution and total deposition of silicone and natural oils such as jojoba oil and meadowfoam across hair strands. N-Hance 4572 conditioning polymer is the first in a novel series of conditioning polymers from Ashland that may be used as a platform to ‘dial in’ conditioning properties based on needs such as distribution of oil across hair, oil deposition, combing performance and friction value (hair softness).
Canada clears siloxane D5
Original Source: Ashland Inc, 50 East RiverCenter Boulevard, PO Box 391, Covington, Kentucky 410120391, USA, tel: +1 859 815 3333, website: http://www.ashland.com/ (18 Apr 2012) © Ashland 2012
New from Sharon Labs Sharon Laboratories, with the help of Biosecur Lab, has come up with a new 4
Canadian regulators have endorsed the continued use of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in skin creams, antiperspirants, shampoos and other personal care products. D5 was found not to be harmful to the environment, and any bioaccumulation of the compound does not pose a risk to biodiversity. Cosmetic manufacturers use D5 because it provides a nongreasy feel to skin creams, as well as bounce and shine in hair care products. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 12 Mar 2012, 90 (11), 12 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2012
APPLICATIONS Household and personal care Dow targets 5% sales growth for home and personal care Dow Chemical targets to increase sales of its Dow Home and Personal Care business unit by more than 5%
in fiscal 2012. The firm will promote technological innovation to achieve the sales goal, specifically pertaining to active ingredients of its skin care and hair care products. New technologies will be developed internally, as well as with the help of external partners. Original Source: Japan Chemical Web, 28 Mar 2012, (Website: http://www.japanchemicalweb.jp) © The Chemical Daily Co Ltd 2012
Asia: major companies expand R&D in the region Major consumer products firms Procter & Gamble and Unilever are reinforcing their respective R&D footholds in India, China and Singapore, while speciality chemical firms Evonik Industries and Rhodia are expanding in China. Ashland and Clariant meanwhile are inaugurating their respective R&D facilities in India. Original Source: Oils and Fats International, Apr/May 2012, 28 (4), 13 (Website: http://www.oilsandfatsinternational.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012
LEGISLATION Regulation (EU) No 259/2012 amends Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 regarding the use of phosphates in consumer laundry and automatic dishwasher detergents The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, after transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, have adopted Regulation (EU) No 259/2012 on 14 Mar 2012. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 is hereby amended as follows: in Article 1(2), the third and fourth indents are replaced, and a fifth indent is added. Article 2 is amended. Limitations on the content of phosphates and of other phosphorus compounds are included in original article. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 13a in order to introduce amendments necessary for adapting Annexes I to IV, VII and VIII to scientific and technical progress. The JULY 2012
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS OPXBIO achieves key production milestone for BioAcrylic OPX Biotechnologies (OPXBIO) announced another milestone that is a major step towards commercializing its more-economical and renewable alternative to petroleum-based acrylic acid. The company successfully demonstrated its fermentation process for sugar-based acrylic acid (or BioAcrylic) in a 3000-litre fermenter run by the Michigan Biotechnology Institute. OPXBIO is working with Dow Chemical to bring BioAcrylic into the $10 bn market for acrylic used in products such as diapers, detergents, paints and adhesives. PR Newswire, 27 Mar 2012, (Website: http://www.prnewswire.com)
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S U R FA C TA N T S
line of broad-spectrum preservative solutions based on BIOSECUR unique organic citrus extracts. The new Sharon Biomix Blends have been formulated to preserve personal care products without affecting their performance. The transparent liquid blends are suited for leave-on and rinse-off products. Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal Care Today, Mar 2012, (1), 7 (Website: http://hpctoday.teknoscienze.com/) © Teknoscienze Srl 2012
Troy Corp announces new product line for home and personal care markets Troy Corp has unveiled TroyCare and TroyGuard premium preservatives and antimicrobials for use in the home, personal care and I&I markets. The new products can be incorporated into a range of personal care goods, from lotions and shampoos to decorative cosmetics, and home care goods, including soaps, hard surface cleansers and detergents.
Ashland introduces conditioning polymer for more efficient, sustainable rinse-off products
Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal Care Today, Mar 2012, (1), 37 (Website: http://hpctoday.teknoscienze.com/) © Teknoscienze Srl 2012
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc, has introduced N-Hance 4572 conditioning polymer. The product is a high charge density, high molecular weight polymer system that is claimed to have better wet-comb and oil-deposition performance than current commercially available conditioning polymers. When compared with traditional cationic guar, the new offering is demonstrated to improve the distribution and total deposition of silicone and natural oils such as jojoba oil and meadowfoam across hair strands. N-Hance 4572 conditioning polymer is the first in a novel series of conditioning polymers from Ashland that may be used as a platform to ‘dial in’ conditioning properties based on needs such as distribution of oil across hair, oil deposition, combing performance and friction value (hair softness).
Canada clears siloxane D5
Original Source: Ashland Inc, 50 East RiverCenter Boulevard, PO Box 391, Covington, Kentucky 410120391, USA, tel: +1 859 815 3333, website: http://www.ashland.com/ (18 Apr 2012) © Ashland 2012
New from Sharon Labs Sharon Laboratories, with the help of Biosecur Lab, has come up with a new 4
Canadian regulators have endorsed the continued use of decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in skin creams, antiperspirants, shampoos and other personal care products. D5 was found not to be harmful to the environment, and any bioaccumulation of the compound does not pose a risk to biodiversity. Cosmetic manufacturers use D5 because it provides a nongreasy feel to skin creams, as well as bounce and shine in hair care products. Original Source: Chemical and Engineering News, 12 Mar 2012, 90 (11), 12 (Website: http://www.cenonline.org) © American Chemical Society 2012
APPLICATIONS Household and personal care Dow targets 5% sales growth for home and personal care Dow Chemical targets to increase sales of its Dow Home and Personal Care business unit by more than 5%
in fiscal 2012. The firm will promote technological innovation to achieve the sales goal, specifically pertaining to active ingredients of its skin care and hair care products. New technologies will be developed internally, as well as with the help of external partners. Original Source: Japan Chemical Web, 28 Mar 2012, (Website: http://www.japanchemicalweb.jp) © The Chemical Daily Co Ltd 2012
Asia: major companies expand R&D in the region Major consumer products firms Procter & Gamble and Unilever are reinforcing their respective R&D footholds in India, China and Singapore, while speciality chemical firms Evonik Industries and Rhodia are expanding in China. Ashland and Clariant meanwhile are inaugurating their respective R&D facilities in India. Original Source: Oils and Fats International, Apr/May 2012, 28 (4), 13 (Website: http://www.oilsandfatsinternational.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012
LEGISLATION Regulation (EU) No 259/2012 amends Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 regarding the use of phosphates in consumer laundry and automatic dishwasher detergents The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union, after transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee, acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure, have adopted Regulation (EU) No 259/2012 on 14 Mar 2012. Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 is hereby amended as follows: in Article 1(2), the third and fourth indents are replaced, and a fifth indent is added. Article 2 is amended. Limitations on the content of phosphates and of other phosphorus compounds are included in original article. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 13a in order to introduce amendments necessary for adapting Annexes I to IV, VII and VIII to scientific and technical progress. The JULY 2012