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New products: Aloe Vera soap from VVF Ltd
F O C U S Co have joined forces to develop a range of cleaning products for use on medical instruments and equipment. So far three products have been developed, including an enzyme cleaning agent for use on scalpels and other instruments, and by 2004 the two companies are targeting a range of seven or eight products. Kao will be in charge of production, while Sakura Finetech will deal with sales, marketing the cleaning products along with its own medical equipment. Nikkei Net, 13 Sep 2002 (Website: http://www.nni.nikkei.co.jp/)
Wash-effective: Sai Mirra Homeneeds launches Speknil Sai Mirra Homeneeds has introduced a detergent powder that contains hard water softener under the brand name Speknil. Speknil also contains an optical brightener and stain remover. The detergent is suitable for both bucket and machine wash.
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industrial, marine, and automotive markets.
Nirma increases sodium carbonate capacity in India
Press release from: Sika-Industry, USA. Tel: +1 800 688 7452. Fax: +1 248 616 7452. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sikasolutions.com (25 Sep 2002)
Nirma (which specializes in chemical products and detergents) is to invest $22 M in increasing its sodium carbonate capacity in Gujarat, India from 420,000 to 650,000 tonnes/y. Sodium carbonate is an important raw material for detergents and in 2001 Nirma used 80% of its production in house.
Neolone M-10 preservative earns EPA registration The US EPA has registered Rohm and Haas Co’s Neolone M-10 for use in several household and institutional products, such as surfactants, liquid detergents and hard surface cleaners.
Soaps
HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Sep 2002, 39 (9), 135
New products: Aloe Vera soap from VVF Ltd
Solvay’s water soluble offering
VVF Ltd has launched Doy Care Aloe Vera, a new soap containing extracts of Aloe Vera. The new soap is priced at Rup 12/75 gm.
Solvay Interox now offers polyglycerol-2-monoester, a Kosher certified product that can be used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, as a food additive in baked goods and salad dressings, and in surfactants.
Business Line, 19 Sep 2002, 9 (260 (supplement)), 4
Chemical Week, 18 Sep 2002, 164 (36), 35
Sika Corp introduces Sika Glass Cleaner for auto glass replacement and transportation markets
Phosphates and replacements
Sika Corp Industry Products Division introduces Sika Glass Cleaner, a new addition to its line of auto glass replacement (AGR) products. Sika Glass Cleaner is a glass and surface cleaner formulated for the AGR and transportation markets. It can safely be used on automotive glass and ceramic frit, architectural glass and hard bonding surfaces. Sika Glass Cleaner is simple to use and effective; simply spray and wipe clean. Sika Glass Cleaner is a non-flammable aerosol concentrate that provides residue-free and streak-free cleaning. It eliminates spots, removes films, dissolves grease, oil, fingerprints and smudges leaving a clean and spotless surface. Sika Glass Cleaner meets the highest quality standards and is compatible with all Sika adhesives, primers and cleaners. Sika Corp Industry Products Division, headquartered in Madison Heights, MI, is a leading supplier of adhesives and sealants serving industrial, marine, and automotive markets. Sika Corp, based in Lyndhurst, NJ, is a leading supplier of speciality chemical products serving construction,
Rhodia 2001: Consumer specialities
NOVEMBER 2002
Chimie Hebdo, 30 Sep 2002, (186), 5 (in French)
Following closure of the Whitehaven plant in the UK, Rhodia Specialty Phosphates has now concentrated European production of sodium tripolyphosphate at sites in Huelva, Spain; Rouen, France; and Widnes, UK. For fiscal 2001, the Consumer Specialities division of Rhodia SA has reported sales of €2163 M (–1.3% on fiscal 2000), EBITDA of €184 M (–11.5%), and world-wide headcount of 5185. Sales by technology: phosphates 37%, surfactants 28%, phosphorus derivatives 14%, and hydrocolloids & food cultures 21%. Sales by geographical region: Europe 39%, North America 43%, Latin America 10%, and Asia Pacific 8%. There is an extensive business review covering: integration of Albright & Wilson, speciality phosphates, phosphorus derivatives, food ingredients, and cosmetics & detergents. Rhodia Annual Report 2001, 31 May 2002, 8-9, 24-27 (Rhodia SA, 26, quai Alphonse le Gallo-F 92512 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France. Tel: +33-1-55384000. Fax: +33-1-5538-4443. Website: http://www.rhodia.com)
The Hindu, 9 Sep 2002, 125 (215), 17
Cussons seeks to acquire local brands Cussons India Pvt Ltd (Cussons), a part of UK-based Paterson Zochonis group of companies, plans to acquire an Indian soap brand to make inroads into distribution in India. The acquired brand would be cheaper than its existing brand Imperial Leather, which is the major product in the company’s portfolio. Cussons product comprises of soap and talc under the Imperial Leather brand. Imperial Leather soap comes in White, Original and Gold variants while its talc comes in Original, Floral and Gold variants. Cussons has given sub-contract to manufacture its soaps to VVF Ltd while the distribution in the western region is assigned to the Mumbaibased Vardhaman Chemicals Ltd. Cussons markets its products directly in the southern region. Cussons plans to introduce several personal care products from its global product portfolio in India. Business Line, 5 Sep 2002, 9 (247), 6
Karnataka Government yet to identify buyers for KS&DL The Karnataka Government has not yet identified the buyer of its 80-year old Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KS&DL), which has a turnover of Rup 1.16 bn. The Government proposes to divest 74% of its stake in 3
Wash-effective: Sai Mirra Homeneeds launches Speknil Sai Mirra Homeneeds has introduced a detergent powder that contains hard water softener under the brand name Speknil. Speknil also contains an optical brightener and stain remover. The detergent is suitable for both bucket and machine wash.
O N
S U R FA C TA N T S
industrial, marine, and automotive markets.
Nirma increases sodium carbonate capacity in India
Press release from: Sika-Industry, USA. Tel: +1 800 688 7452. Fax: +1 248 616 7452. E-mail: [email protected]. Website: http://www.sikasolutions.com (25 Sep 2002)
Nirma (which specializes in chemical products and detergents) is to invest $22 M in increasing its sodium carbonate capacity in Gujarat, India from 420,000 to 650,000 tonnes/y. Sodium carbonate is an important raw material for detergents and in 2001 Nirma used 80% of its production in house.
Neolone M-10 preservative earns EPA registration The US EPA has registered Rohm and Haas Co’s Neolone M-10 for use in several household and institutional products, such as surfactants, liquid detergents and hard surface cleaners.
Soaps
HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Sep 2002, 39 (9), 135
New products: Aloe Vera soap from VVF Ltd
Solvay’s water soluble offering
VVF Ltd has launched Doy Care Aloe Vera, a new soap containing extracts of Aloe Vera. The new soap is priced at Rup 12/75 gm.
Solvay Interox now offers polyglycerol-2-monoester, a Kosher certified product that can be used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, as a food additive in baked goods and salad dressings, and in surfactants.
Business Line, 19 Sep 2002, 9 (260 (supplement)), 4
Chemical Week, 18 Sep 2002, 164 (36), 35
Sika Corp introduces Sika Glass Cleaner for auto glass replacement and transportation markets
Phosphates and replacements
Sika Corp Industry Products Division introduces Sika Glass Cleaner, a new addition to its line of auto glass replacement (AGR) products. Sika Glass Cleaner is a glass and surface cleaner formulated for the AGR and transportation markets. It can safely be used on automotive glass and ceramic frit, architectural glass and hard bonding surfaces. Sika Glass Cleaner is simple to use and effective; simply spray and wipe clean. Sika Glass Cleaner is a non-flammable aerosol concentrate that provides residue-free and streak-free cleaning. It eliminates spots, removes films, dissolves grease, oil, fingerprints and smudges leaving a clean and spotless surface. Sika Glass Cleaner meets the highest quality standards and is compatible with all Sika adhesives, primers and cleaners. Sika Corp Industry Products Division, headquartered in Madison Heights, MI, is a leading supplier of adhesives and sealants serving industrial, marine, and automotive markets. Sika Corp, based in Lyndhurst, NJ, is a leading supplier of speciality chemical products serving construction,
Rhodia 2001: Consumer specialities
NOVEMBER 2002
Chimie Hebdo, 30 Sep 2002, (186), 5 (in French)
Following closure of the Whitehaven plant in the UK, Rhodia Specialty Phosphates has now concentrated European production of sodium tripolyphosphate at sites in Huelva, Spain; Rouen, France; and Widnes, UK. For fiscal 2001, the Consumer Specialities division of Rhodia SA has reported sales of €2163 M (–1.3% on fiscal 2000), EBITDA of €184 M (–11.5%), and world-wide headcount of 5185. Sales by technology: phosphates 37%, surfactants 28%, phosphorus derivatives 14%, and hydrocolloids & food cultures 21%. Sales by geographical region: Europe 39%, North America 43%, Latin America 10%, and Asia Pacific 8%. There is an extensive business review covering: integration of Albright & Wilson, speciality phosphates, phosphorus derivatives, food ingredients, and cosmetics & detergents. Rhodia Annual Report 2001, 31 May 2002, 8-9, 24-27 (Rhodia SA, 26, quai Alphonse le Gallo-F 92512 Boulogne-Billancourt Cedex, France. Tel: +33-1-55384000. Fax: +33-1-5538-4443. Website: http://www.rhodia.com)
The Hindu, 9 Sep 2002, 125 (215), 17
Cussons seeks to acquire local brands Cussons India Pvt Ltd (Cussons), a part of UK-based Paterson Zochonis group of companies, plans to acquire an Indian soap brand to make inroads into distribution in India. The acquired brand would be cheaper than its existing brand Imperial Leather, which is the major product in the company’s portfolio. Cussons product comprises of soap and talc under the Imperial Leather brand. Imperial Leather soap comes in White, Original and Gold variants while its talc comes in Original, Floral and Gold variants. Cussons has given sub-contract to manufacture its soaps to VVF Ltd while the distribution in the western region is assigned to the Mumbaibased Vardhaman Chemicals Ltd. Cussons markets its products directly in the southern region. Cussons plans to introduce several personal care products from its global product portfolio in India. Business Line, 5 Sep 2002, 9 (247), 6
Karnataka Government yet to identify buyers for KS&DL The Karnataka Government has not yet identified the buyer of its 80-year old Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Ltd (KS&DL), which has a turnover of Rup 1.16 bn. The Government proposes to divest 74% of its stake in 3