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The chemistry of beauty: new product launches at In-Cosmetics
FOCUS Daicel moves to expand surfactant business Daicel Chemical Industries began commercial production of polyglycerine monoalkyl ether at its Ohtake facility at the end of 2006. The chemical has performed well as an ether-type nonionic surfactant. The firm is developing applications for the product in cosmetics, toiletries and industrial use, and plans to introduce a new grade in spring 2008 and obtain a full-scale production of 2000 tonnes/y by 2010. The nonionic surfactants market in Japan is worth an estimated Yen 120 bn ($1 bn) with output presently at slightly less than 500,000 tonnes/y. Japan Chemical Week, 6 Sep 2007, 48 (2431), 3
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Builders Albright to sell Indian phosphates unit to Nilefos Albright & Wilson Chemicals India, a subsidiary of Rhodia, has decided to hive off its phosphates business, consisting of manufacturing facilities and assets in Ambarnath along with the liabilities associated with the business, to Nilefos Chemicals India, belonging to Madhvani International, an industrial group in Uganda. Business Standard, 4 Sep 2007, 10 (56), I.4
Other The chemistry of beauty: new product launches at In-Cosmetics The main product launch from Clariant at the recently held InCosmetics 2007 in Paris, France was a new mineral oil-free W/O emulsifier base called Hostacerin EWO. The product, well-suited for application in rich preparations like night creams, delivers a comprehensive emulsifying action. It allows easy formulation and does not contain ethylene oxidecontaining ingredients. Hostacerin EWO is made of the company’s polyglycerol-2 sesquiisostearate and Hostacerin DGI, blended with 4
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carnauba wax, ethylhexylstearate, jojoba oil, aluminium stearate, beeswax and magnesium stearate. Clariant also introduced three new additions to its Nipaguard line of preservative blends for cosmetics applications. Nipaguard PO 5, POB and POM combine amounts of the antibacterial phenoxyethanol with the antifungal piroctone olamine. Targeted applications at 0.3-1% levels include deodorant products, hair after-treatment formulations, lotions and sun screens and liquid soaps. French company Arkema’s main showcase at the exhibit was Orgasol Caresse, a new addition to its Orgasol family of ultra-fine polyamide powders. The easily-dispersible material is made via the polymerization of caprolactam and lauryl, with primary application in water-rich preparations. Orgasol Caresse has been utilized in an SPF 30-sun protection spray. Finally, Nalco introduced a polyquaternium-10 conditioning polymer called Merquat 10. This new addition to the company’s Merquat Polymers is made of an optimized, natural cellulosic material. It is soluble in water, with extensive applications in hair care formulations, as well as in skin care products. Merquat 10 is also said to be well suited for use with standard surfactants. Speciality Chemicals, Jul/Aug 2007, 27 (6), 33-34
Sodium sulfate profile in the US The US sodium sulfate business is slowly recovering from a slump brought about by the increasing use of liquid detergents over powdered ones and by the shift of the textile industry to offshore locations, with demand seen increasing from roughly 446,000 tons in 2006 to 480,000 tons in 2010. Sodium sulfate is primarily used as an inexpensive, inert, white filler in powdered detergents and in kraft pulping. It also has applications in textile dyes and in viscose rayon production. Detergents account for 47% of sodium sulfate consumption. The sodium sulfate industry reached its lowest point in 2000, although its primary markets have since stabilized and the industry is forecast to grow 2%/y through 2010. ICIS Chemical Business, 10 Sep 2007, (Website: http://icischemicalbusiness.com)
APPLICATIONS Home & personal care products Cognis targets the ‘green trend’ at the 2007 SEPAWA congress At this year’s SEPAWA congress (1012 Oct 2007, Wuerzburg, Germany), Cognis Care Chemicals showcased a range of ‘green’ solutions for the home and personal care market. The focus was on the company’s innovative classification system Green Chemical Solutions (GCS), which was being presented to the public for the first time. A broad range of active ingredients, emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants and other products based on naturally-sourced ingredients was also on show, demonstrating the concept of GCS. Cognis Care Chemicals is one of the leading providers of natural-source solutions for use in the personal and home care/I&I segment. To enable manufacturers to make an informed decision about how ‘green’ they want their own products to be, the company designed the GCS system: customers can see at a glance what proportion of natural, renewable raw materials is found in any given ingredient in the Care Chemicals range, as all products are categorized into different levels of ‘naturalness’. According to Cognis, feedback so far from customers has been very positive. The company also used the congress to introduce new products, including Arlypon TT, a highperformance thickening agent that is suitable for all surfactant systems, especially personal care products for sensitive skin. Press release from: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co KG, Germany. Tel: +49 2173 4995 221. Website: http://www.cognis.com (27 Aug 2007)
Iridescent cosmetic composition and use thereof L’Oreal has come up with an iridescent preparation that is topically applied for the treatment, protection and care of the skin, lips and hair. The product may also be used as make-up for the skin and the lips and as a make-up remover and skin-cleansing preparation. It is said to provide an NOVEMBER 2007
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Builders Albright to sell Indian phosphates unit to Nilefos Albright & Wilson Chemicals India, a subsidiary of Rhodia, has decided to hive off its phosphates business, consisting of manufacturing facilities and assets in Ambarnath along with the liabilities associated with the business, to Nilefos Chemicals India, belonging to Madhvani International, an industrial group in Uganda. Business Standard, 4 Sep 2007, 10 (56), I.4
Other The chemistry of beauty: new product launches at In-Cosmetics The main product launch from Clariant at the recently held InCosmetics 2007 in Paris, France was a new mineral oil-free W/O emulsifier base called Hostacerin EWO. The product, well-suited for application in rich preparations like night creams, delivers a comprehensive emulsifying action. It allows easy formulation and does not contain ethylene oxidecontaining ingredients. Hostacerin EWO is made of the company’s polyglycerol-2 sesquiisostearate and Hostacerin DGI, blended with 4
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S U R FAC TA N T S
carnauba wax, ethylhexylstearate, jojoba oil, aluminium stearate, beeswax and magnesium stearate. Clariant also introduced three new additions to its Nipaguard line of preservative blends for cosmetics applications. Nipaguard PO 5, POB and POM combine amounts of the antibacterial phenoxyethanol with the antifungal piroctone olamine. Targeted applications at 0.3-1% levels include deodorant products, hair after-treatment formulations, lotions and sun screens and liquid soaps. French company Arkema’s main showcase at the exhibit was Orgasol Caresse, a new addition to its Orgasol family of ultra-fine polyamide powders. The easily-dispersible material is made via the polymerization of caprolactam and lauryl, with primary application in water-rich preparations. Orgasol Caresse has been utilized in an SPF 30-sun protection spray. Finally, Nalco introduced a polyquaternium-10 conditioning polymer called Merquat 10. This new addition to the company’s Merquat Polymers is made of an optimized, natural cellulosic material. It is soluble in water, with extensive applications in hair care formulations, as well as in skin care products. Merquat 10 is also said to be well suited for use with standard surfactants. Speciality Chemicals, Jul/Aug 2007, 27 (6), 33-34
Sodium sulfate profile in the US The US sodium sulfate business is slowly recovering from a slump brought about by the increasing use of liquid detergents over powdered ones and by the shift of the textile industry to offshore locations, with demand seen increasing from roughly 446,000 tons in 2006 to 480,000 tons in 2010. Sodium sulfate is primarily used as an inexpensive, inert, white filler in powdered detergents and in kraft pulping. It also has applications in textile dyes and in viscose rayon production. Detergents account for 47% of sodium sulfate consumption. The sodium sulfate industry reached its lowest point in 2000, although its primary markets have since stabilized and the industry is forecast to grow 2%/y through 2010. ICIS Chemical Business, 10 Sep 2007, (Website: http://icischemicalbusiness.com)
APPLICATIONS Home & personal care products Cognis targets the ‘green trend’ at the 2007 SEPAWA congress At this year’s SEPAWA congress (1012 Oct 2007, Wuerzburg, Germany), Cognis Care Chemicals showcased a range of ‘green’ solutions for the home and personal care market. The focus was on the company’s innovative classification system Green Chemical Solutions (GCS), which was being presented to the public for the first time. A broad range of active ingredients, emollients, emulsifiers, surfactants and other products based on naturally-sourced ingredients was also on show, demonstrating the concept of GCS. Cognis Care Chemicals is one of the leading providers of natural-source solutions for use in the personal and home care/I&I segment. To enable manufacturers to make an informed decision about how ‘green’ they want their own products to be, the company designed the GCS system: customers can see at a glance what proportion of natural, renewable raw materials is found in any given ingredient in the Care Chemicals range, as all products are categorized into different levels of ‘naturalness’. According to Cognis, feedback so far from customers has been very positive. The company also used the congress to introduce new products, including Arlypon TT, a highperformance thickening agent that is suitable for all surfactant systems, especially personal care products for sensitive skin. Press release from: Cognis Deutschland GmbH & Co KG, Germany. Tel: +49 2173 4995 221. Website: http://www.cognis.com (27 Aug 2007)
Iridescent cosmetic composition and use thereof L’Oreal has come up with an iridescent preparation that is topically applied for the treatment, protection and care of the skin, lips and hair. The product may also be used as make-up for the skin and the lips and as a make-up remover and skin-cleansing preparation. It is said to provide an NOVEMBER 2007