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F O C U S Surfactant technology Colonial Chemical Co Inc introduced Colateric ISA-35, a new surfactant based on an isotearic alcohol starting material. The surfactant is compatible with any base or acid and is salt-free. It is suitable for enhancing the viscosity of shampoo products. Soap and Cosmetics, Mar-Apr 2002, 78 (2), 31
New multifunctional surfactant Air Products and Chemicals Inc has launched Surfynol 2502 surfactant, an environment-friendly surfactant for fountain solutions, packaging inks and other applications. With the new Surfynol 2502, wetting and defoamer performance are improved. The new line also continuously enhances product quality and processing conditions such as foam destabilisation, dynamic surface tension (DST) and system stability. Surfynol enhances DST in packaging inks and lowers foam while preserving bond strength adhesion, viscosity and gloss.
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Germany and Sanmar group. The size of the fragrances market in India is about Rup 3.5 bn while that of flavours is about Rup 2 bn. The products of the company are used in cosmetics, shampoos, perfumes, beverages, ice creams, bakery and savoury products. The new production facility has equipments for producing end products like soaps and detergents, biscuits and candy, and for testing the fragrances and flavours produced. Dragoco India proposes to focus on the hair care and skin care segments for growth. Business Line, 4 May 2002, 9 (123), 4
New cleaning agents from Dynaloy PUR-Flush flushing solvents are a new set of cleaning agents for the polyurethane industry from Dynaloy Inc. The solvents are designed to flush urethane residues from polyurethane processing equipment. Contact the company on +1-800-6695709 or E-mail [email protected]. Rubber and Plastics News, 8 April 2002, 31 (18), 14
Ink Maker, Apr 2002, 80 (4), 43
Silica advancement INEOS Silicas has introduced Neosil CL2000, a new non-sensory silica cleansing product. The product shows excellent cleaning properties in independent studies as compared to other exfoliants. The product can be utilised in a variety of skin cleansing products utilising mild surfactants. Soap and Cosmetics, Mar-Apr 2002, 78 (2), 31
Dragoco India’s new plant goes on stream The Rup 185 M fragrances and flavours plant of the Rup 860 M Dragoco India was inaugurated on 3 May 2002. The new plant can produce 3000 tonnes of fragrances and flavours and is located some 10 km further south of the existing plant at Perungudi, a suburb of Chennai. The company would shift the production activities to the new facility. Dragoco India is a 51:49 joint venture between Dragoco of 4
Innovations drive chemical specialities [2 tables] Leading marketers are optimistic that new product introductions will result in profit growth for their household product business as consumers pay more for chemical specialities. Companies are creating more value for consumers by offering products that last longer, work fast and are easier to use than the previous generations of products. Information Resources Inc (IRI) of Chicago has reported a 3.5% decline in total sales of household cleaning products in food, drug and mass merchandisers, to slightly less than $1.75 bn for the year ended 27 Jan 2002. The downward trend was blocked in the categories where there are more innovations. Air freshener sales climbed 8.6% to $685 M, while sales of household cleaner cloths jumped 45% to over $161 M. A table shows the slowdown in household cleaning sales, while another table shows a few innovative segments gain share. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Apr 2002, 39 (4), 74,76,78,80,82
Soaps VVF launches Aloe cleanser VVF, an exporter and importer of big brands, has introduced a new soap, Doy Care Aloe Vera priced at Rup 12/75 gm pack. The soap contains plant extracts. Business Line, 11 Apr 2002, 9 (100 (supplement)), 4
Unilever receives soap patent Unilever has obtained patent number 6,342,470 for a soap product. The invention is in a bar format containing specific salts of protic acid, polyalkylene glycol and fatty acid soaps. The product offers enhanced skin condition measured in the Controlled Application Wash Test. Soap and Cosmetics, Mar-Apr 2002, 78 (2), 28
Henkel relaunches Fa toilet soap Henkel Spic India Ltd (Henkel) has reintroduced the Fa range of toilet soaps since its objectives in terms of market share and volumes were not achieved. The soaps that were launched in Apr 2000 in three variants – Caribbean Lemon, Aqua and Exotic Garden have been reintroduced after changing the product formulation, packaging and graphics. One of the variants Exotic Garden has been removed and a new variant Wild Sandal has been introduced. Also, the price has now been reduced to Rup 12/75 gm from Rup 15/75 gm. The relaunch will be effective in the northern, eastern and western markets in the first phase and in the southern markets in the second phase. Henkel expects the new look Fa range to increase its market share to 3% from the earlier 1.5% in the Rup 4.5 bn premium soaps segment. The reintroduction will be supported by an advertising campaign on media. The Fa umbrella brand also includes deos and talcs. Fa has reportedly a 10% share in the Rup 1 bn deo sprays market and hopes to augment it to 15% by Jul 2002. As regards to the Rup 6.2 bn talcum powder segment, Fa intends to increase its market share to 10% by 3Q 2002 from the present 5%. Business Line, 25 Apr 2002, 9 (114), 6
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New multifunctional surfactant Air Products and Chemicals Inc has launched Surfynol 2502 surfactant, an environment-friendly surfactant for fountain solutions, packaging inks and other applications. With the new Surfynol 2502, wetting and defoamer performance are improved. The new line also continuously enhances product quality and processing conditions such as foam destabilisation, dynamic surface tension (DST) and system stability. Surfynol enhances DST in packaging inks and lowers foam while preserving bond strength adhesion, viscosity and gloss.
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Germany and Sanmar group. The size of the fragrances market in India is about Rup 3.5 bn while that of flavours is about Rup 2 bn. The products of the company are used in cosmetics, shampoos, perfumes, beverages, ice creams, bakery and savoury products. The new production facility has equipments for producing end products like soaps and detergents, biscuits and candy, and for testing the fragrances and flavours produced. Dragoco India proposes to focus on the hair care and skin care segments for growth. Business Line, 4 May 2002, 9 (123), 4
New cleaning agents from Dynaloy PUR-Flush flushing solvents are a new set of cleaning agents for the polyurethane industry from Dynaloy Inc. The solvents are designed to flush urethane residues from polyurethane processing equipment. Contact the company on +1-800-6695709 or E-mail [email protected]. Rubber and Plastics News, 8 April 2002, 31 (18), 14
Ink Maker, Apr 2002, 80 (4), 43
Silica advancement INEOS Silicas has introduced Neosil CL2000, a new non-sensory silica cleansing product. The product shows excellent cleaning properties in independent studies as compared to other exfoliants. The product can be utilised in a variety of skin cleansing products utilising mild surfactants. Soap and Cosmetics, Mar-Apr 2002, 78 (2), 31
Dragoco India’s new plant goes on stream The Rup 185 M fragrances and flavours plant of the Rup 860 M Dragoco India was inaugurated on 3 May 2002. The new plant can produce 3000 tonnes of fragrances and flavours and is located some 10 km further south of the existing plant at Perungudi, a suburb of Chennai. The company would shift the production activities to the new facility. Dragoco India is a 51:49 joint venture between Dragoco of 4
Innovations drive chemical specialities [2 tables] Leading marketers are optimistic that new product introductions will result in profit growth for their household product business as consumers pay more for chemical specialities. Companies are creating more value for consumers by offering products that last longer, work fast and are easier to use than the previous generations of products. Information Resources Inc (IRI) of Chicago has reported a 3.5% decline in total sales of household cleaning products in food, drug and mass merchandisers, to slightly less than $1.75 bn for the year ended 27 Jan 2002. The downward trend was blocked in the categories where there are more innovations. Air freshener sales climbed 8.6% to $685 M, while sales of household cleaner cloths jumped 45% to over $161 M. A table shows the slowdown in household cleaning sales, while another table shows a few innovative segments gain share. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Apr 2002, 39 (4), 74,76,78,80,82
Soaps VVF launches Aloe cleanser VVF, an exporter and importer of big brands, has introduced a new soap, Doy Care Aloe Vera priced at Rup 12/75 gm pack. The soap contains plant extracts. Business Line, 11 Apr 2002, 9 (100 (supplement)), 4
Unilever receives soap patent Unilever has obtained patent number 6,342,470 for a soap product. The invention is in a bar format containing specific salts of protic acid, polyalkylene glycol and fatty acid soaps. The product offers enhanced skin condition measured in the Controlled Application Wash Test. Soap and Cosmetics, Mar-Apr 2002, 78 (2), 28
Henkel relaunches Fa toilet soap Henkel Spic India Ltd (Henkel) has reintroduced the Fa range of toilet soaps since its objectives in terms of market share and volumes were not achieved. The soaps that were launched in Apr 2000 in three variants – Caribbean Lemon, Aqua and Exotic Garden have been reintroduced after changing the product formulation, packaging and graphics. One of the variants Exotic Garden has been removed and a new variant Wild Sandal has been introduced. Also, the price has now been reduced to Rup 12/75 gm from Rup 15/75 gm. The relaunch will be effective in the northern, eastern and western markets in the first phase and in the southern markets in the second phase. Henkel expects the new look Fa range to increase its market share to 3% from the earlier 1.5% in the Rup 4.5 bn premium soaps segment. The reintroduction will be supported by an advertising campaign on media. The Fa umbrella brand also includes deos and talcs. Fa has reportedly a 10% share in the Rup 1 bn deo sprays market and hopes to augment it to 15% by Jul 2002. As regards to the Rup 6.2 bn talcum powder segment, Fa intends to increase its market share to 10% by 3Q 2002 from the present 5%. Business Line, 25 Apr 2002, 9 (114), 6
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