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ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Builders European Parliament: cutting phosphates out of detergents On 14 Dec 2011, MEPs voted on legislation that will introduce stringent limits on the levels of phosphates in laundry washing powders used throughout the European Union. The measure, which has been pioneered by Bill Newton-Dunn, the UK Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands, means that, from Jun 2013, the level of phosphorus compounds (phosphates or phosphonates) in normal doses of these products should not exceed 0.5 grams. The European Parliament wants to bring the limit down further to 0.3 g by 2017. MEPs also adopted an Environment Committee recommendation that the measure be extended to dishwasher detergents. The aim is to cut discharges of compounds toxic to aquatic organisms.
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Acyl lactylates boast antimicrobial properties Dr Straetmans has conducted tests on single acyl lactylates and mixtures of different chain lengths in respect to their antimicrobial characteristics, and boosted their efficacy against certain target germs. The tests revealed that antimicrobials based on sustainable renewable sources could yield similar or even better results than the benchmark products including triclosan, ethylhexylglycerine or piroctone olamine. Owing to their cosmetic benefits, acyl lactylates with various chain lengths have long been utilized in skin and hair care products. They can be utilized in footcreams, deodorants and anti-dandruff shampoos. Original Source: SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Dec 2011, 84 (12), 69 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/) © HPCi Media Ltd 2011
Broad spectrum preservative for cosmetic applications
Novozymes is relaunching its enzyme solutions for fabric care. It has integrated all cellulase products under 2 product lines: Celluclean and Carezyme. Celluclean keeps whites white and colours bright by getting rid of any microfibrils that would attract soiling and turn fibres grey. Carezyme products remove fuzz and pills on the surface of fabrics. With the enhanced range of whiteness and fabric care solutions, customers are equipped to treat their consumers to a range of benefits that enable a longer closet life for their clothes.
Symrise has added SymOcide PS to its portfolio of preservatives. Cosmetic manufacturers can use it for a multitude of cosmetic applications, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and decorative cosmetics. SymOcide PS is a synergistic mixture of the preservative phenoxyethanol and 1,2-alkanediol. This patent-pending broad-spectrum preservative system is suitable for versatile use. SymOcide PS helps to keep down the amount of preservatives necessary in the formulation and avoid the use of parabens and formaldehyde donors, for instance. All ingredients have a good safety profile and many years’ history of use, Symrise says. It works in leave-on products, such as creams and lotions, as well as rinse-off products, such as shampoos and shower gels. Because it is miscible with lipophilic ingredients, such as cosmetic esters, it can also be used as a preservative in waterless formulations. The product is a clear liquid that is easy to handle and formulate, with stability at both high and low pH values and temperatures. SymOcide PS complies with the cosmetics regulations in nearly all countries, including the USA, Europe and Japan.
Original Source: BioTimes (Novozymes’ Enzyme ezine), Winter 2011, 25 (4), 11 (Novozymes A/S, Krogshoejvej 36, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, tel: +45 44 46 0000, fax: +45 44 46 9999, website: http://www.biotimes.com) © Novozymes 2011
Press release from: Symrise AG, Muehlenfeldstrasse 1, 37603 Holzminden, Germany, tel: +49 (0) 55 31 90 0, fax: +49 (0) 55 31 90 16 49, email: [email protected], website: http://www.symrise.com (2 Jan 2012)
Original Source: EP News - European Parliament, 9 Dec 2011, (510), (Website: http://www.europarl.org.uk) © UK Office of the European Parliament 2011. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 19 Dec 2011, (575), 2 (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2011
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New polymer from Lubrizol provides superior sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance Lubrizol Corp’s Noveon Consumer Specialties division has introduced a multi-functional, easy-to-use, preneutralized liquid polymer called Novemer EC-2. The product thickens, emulsifies, co-emulsifies, stabilizes and suspends different oil phase elements in even the most complex skin care formulations, it claims. Novemer EC-2 offers good sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance and allows formulators to create smooth and elegant emulsions with one polymer. Original Source: NutraCos Cosmetics, Sep/Dec 2011, 1 (3), 27 (Website: http://www.b5srl.com) © B5 srl 2011
Naturally effective deodorant and antibacterial Cosmetochem International is offering usNeo, a new botanical active derived from alpine lichen. Effective against gram positive body-odourforming bacteria, usNeo preserves normal skin flora and does not contain preservatives. Original Source: SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Dec 2011, 84 (12), 69 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/) © HPCi Media Ltd 2011
Jacobs secures EPC contract from ISACC in Saudi Arabia IDEA Soda Ash and Calcium Chloride Co (ISACC) has awarded a contract to Jacobs Engineering Group for engineering and project management services for the construction of a soda ash and calcium chloride production facility in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The cost of the project is estimated at $300 M. Operational start-up is scheduled for 1Q 2015. The soda ash (sodium carbonate) and calcium chloride products are for use in oil and gas drilling operations, as well as in the manufacture of glass and detergents. Saudi Arabia currently imports soda ash and calcium chloride to meet its domestic demand. Original Source: CTBR Clean Technology Business Review, 4 Jan 2012, (Website: http://www.cleantechnology-business-review.com/) © CTBR 2012
MARCH 2012
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Builders European Parliament: cutting phosphates out of detergents On 14 Dec 2011, MEPs voted on legislation that will introduce stringent limits on the levels of phosphates in laundry washing powders used throughout the European Union. The measure, which has been pioneered by Bill Newton-Dunn, the UK Liberal Democrat MEP for the East Midlands, means that, from Jun 2013, the level of phosphorus compounds (phosphates or phosphonates) in normal doses of these products should not exceed 0.5 grams. The European Parliament wants to bring the limit down further to 0.3 g by 2017. MEPs also adopted an Environment Committee recommendation that the measure be extended to dishwasher detergents. The aim is to cut discharges of compounds toxic to aquatic organisms.
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Acyl lactylates boast antimicrobial properties Dr Straetmans has conducted tests on single acyl lactylates and mixtures of different chain lengths in respect to their antimicrobial characteristics, and boosted their efficacy against certain target germs. The tests revealed that antimicrobials based on sustainable renewable sources could yield similar or even better results than the benchmark products including triclosan, ethylhexylglycerine or piroctone olamine. Owing to their cosmetic benefits, acyl lactylates with various chain lengths have long been utilized in skin and hair care products. They can be utilized in footcreams, deodorants and anti-dandruff shampoos. Original Source: SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Dec 2011, 84 (12), 69 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/) © HPCi Media Ltd 2011
Broad spectrum preservative for cosmetic applications
Novozymes is relaunching its enzyme solutions for fabric care. It has integrated all cellulase products under 2 product lines: Celluclean and Carezyme. Celluclean keeps whites white and colours bright by getting rid of any microfibrils that would attract soiling and turn fibres grey. Carezyme products remove fuzz and pills on the surface of fabrics. With the enhanced range of whiteness and fabric care solutions, customers are equipped to treat their consumers to a range of benefits that enable a longer closet life for their clothes.
Symrise has added SymOcide PS to its portfolio of preservatives. Cosmetic manufacturers can use it for a multitude of cosmetic applications, such as creams, lotions, shampoos and decorative cosmetics. SymOcide PS is a synergistic mixture of the preservative phenoxyethanol and 1,2-alkanediol. This patent-pending broad-spectrum preservative system is suitable for versatile use. SymOcide PS helps to keep down the amount of preservatives necessary in the formulation and avoid the use of parabens and formaldehyde donors, for instance. All ingredients have a good safety profile and many years’ history of use, Symrise says. It works in leave-on products, such as creams and lotions, as well as rinse-off products, such as shampoos and shower gels. Because it is miscible with lipophilic ingredients, such as cosmetic esters, it can also be used as a preservative in waterless formulations. The product is a clear liquid that is easy to handle and formulate, with stability at both high and low pH values and temperatures. SymOcide PS complies with the cosmetics regulations in nearly all countries, including the USA, Europe and Japan.
Original Source: BioTimes (Novozymes’ Enzyme ezine), Winter 2011, 25 (4), 11 (Novozymes A/S, Krogshoejvej 36, 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, tel: +45 44 46 0000, fax: +45 44 46 9999, website: http://www.biotimes.com) © Novozymes 2011
Press release from: Symrise AG, Muehlenfeldstrasse 1, 37603 Holzminden, Germany, tel: +49 (0) 55 31 90 0, fax: +49 (0) 55 31 90 16 49, email: [email protected], website: http://www.symrise.com (2 Jan 2012)
Original Source: EP News - European Parliament, 9 Dec 2011, (510), (Website: http://www.europarl.org.uk) © UK Office of the European Parliament 2011. Original Source: Chimie Pharma Hebdo, 19 Dec 2011, (575), 2 (Website: http://www.industrie.com/chimie) (in French) © ETAI Information 2011
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New polymer from Lubrizol provides superior sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance Lubrizol Corp’s Noveon Consumer Specialties division has introduced a multi-functional, easy-to-use, preneutralized liquid polymer called Novemer EC-2. The product thickens, emulsifies, co-emulsifies, stabilizes and suspends different oil phase elements in even the most complex skin care formulations, it claims. Novemer EC-2 offers good sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance and allows formulators to create smooth and elegant emulsions with one polymer. Original Source: NutraCos Cosmetics, Sep/Dec 2011, 1 (3), 27 (Website: http://www.b5srl.com) © B5 srl 2011
Naturally effective deodorant and antibacterial Cosmetochem International is offering usNeo, a new botanical active derived from alpine lichen. Effective against gram positive body-odourforming bacteria, usNeo preserves normal skin flora and does not contain preservatives. Original Source: SPC, Soap, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Dec 2011, 84 (12), 69 (Website: http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com/) © HPCi Media Ltd 2011
Jacobs secures EPC contract from ISACC in Saudi Arabia IDEA Soda Ash and Calcium Chloride Co (ISACC) has awarded a contract to Jacobs Engineering Group for engineering and project management services for the construction of a soda ash and calcium chloride production facility in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The cost of the project is estimated at $300 M. Operational start-up is scheduled for 1Q 2015. The soda ash (sodium carbonate) and calcium chloride products are for use in oil and gas drilling operations, as well as in the manufacture of glass and detergents. Saudi Arabia currently imports soda ash and calcium chloride to meet its domestic demand. Original Source: CTBR Clean Technology Business Review, 4 Jan 2012, (Website: http://www.cleantechnology-business-review.com/) © CTBR 2012
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