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F O C US foaming, cleaning and mildness properties. The product also offers the flexibility to be used in a range of formulations due to its stability across a wide pH range. Another product from Cognis is Plantacare 1200 GLY [Focus on Surfactants, Jul 2008]. Results of the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Test conducted on the product revealed that low concentrations of the product were capable of limiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans and Poryphyromonas gingivalis. HPC, Household and Personal Care Today, Oct 2008, (3), 78-79
FC Labs venturing into Middle East with soaps FC Chuo-Yakuri Laboratories, which makes cosmetics and toiletries using natural extracts on an originalequipment-manufacturer (OEM) basis, is making a foray into the Middle East via its Bangkok, Thailand-based subsidiary FC Laboratories Co. The company is to begin OEM production and supply of liquid hand soaps derived from natural extracts. The hand soaps have no beef tallow fat or lard so they can be used for hand washing by Muslims before worship. FC Chuo-Yakuri intends to boost marketing of the products in the Middle East as part of a bid to establish the products as a mainstream business in Asia. The company expects to obtain OEM contracts through its business networks and start full-scale production of soaps in Thailand for supply to the Middle East as early as the start of 2009. Japan Chemical Week, 30 Oct 2008, 49 (2488), 2
News from BASF at SEPAWA 2008 BASF SE, BTC Speciality Chemical Distribution GmbH and BASF ChemTrade GmbH exhibited for the first time at SEPAWA 2008 in Würzburg, Germany, 15-17 Oct 2008. The portfolio shown by BASF comprised new items for cosmetics, bodycare products, detergents and cleaners, and for industrial applications. For dishwashing tablets, Trilon M is the most effective and most eco-efficient chelating agent that can be used to completely replace phosphate. With immediate effect, BASF is also supplying polyacrylateJANUARY 2009
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based rheology modifiers for turbid and transparent liquid detergents. The new Sokalan AT 120 provides a high level of thickening even when only small quantities are used. BASF is adding a low molecular weight modified polymer, Luvipur 10, to its range of active ingredients for liquid detergents [Focus on Surfactants, December 2008]. BASF is extending its range of hydrophobing agents with the addition of the wax emulsion Mincor W 500. The product is waterbased and free of fluorine-containing hydrocarbons or silicone oil. The new product protects susceptible surfaces such as metal, glass, wood and ceramics and has the effect of repelling water and dirt. Its main use is in automotive polish products. BASF also has a new type of polymer for shampoos and conditioners, Luviquat Sensation. The polymer is supplied in an aqueous solution and is especially easy to process. With it, hair is easy to comb after washing, though still full of volume, and feels naturally soft after drying. Press release from: BASF SE, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (9 Oct 2008)
Health/other FDA establishes target action date for potential approval of Surfaxin Discovery Laboratories Inc announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review Discovery’s Complete Response for Surfaxin (lucinactant) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. The FDA has designated the Complete Response as a Class 2 resubmission and has established 17 Apr 2009 as its target action date under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act to complete its review and potentially grant marketing approval for Surfaxin. Press release from: Discovery Laboratories Inc, 2600, Kelly Road, Suite 100, Warrington, PA 18976 3622, USA, tel: +1 215 488 9300, fax: +1 215 488 9301, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.discoverylabs.com (10 Nov 2008)
Water-based mould release is suitable for rotational moulding MoldWiz EM-606SFL is the new mould release agent from Axel Plastics Research Laboratories. It is
designed for rotational moulding of cross-linked polyethylene. The product is an 8% active, silicone-free emulsion containing fatty acids, a fluoropolymer and organic phosphate esters. 100% water-based, it is noninflammable and easy to use. Plastics Additives and Compounding, Nov/Dec 2008, 10 (6), 9
PATENTS Framed soap composition patented by Kao Corp Japanese firm Kao Corp has obtained Patent No US 7,427,585 B2 for a framed soap composition. The composition contains water, fatty acid soap, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate and polyol chosen from the group composed of glycerine and sorbitol. These compositions solidify fast, and have a high hardness after production. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2008, 45 (11), 32
Combination dishwashing detergent Henkel AG of Germany has been granted US Patent No 7,424,891 B2 for a combination dishwashing product with two liquid cleansers/ detergents. The two detergents, A and B, are held separately from one another in the packaging. Detergent A contains up to 75 wt% of detergent builders, up to 10% enzyme(s) and water. Detergent B consists of detergent builders, water and bleach. Liquid detergent A has a pH value (at 20 degC) between 6 and 9. The combination products are claimed to demonstrate improved cleaning power over conventional solid or liquid dishwashing detergents. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2008, 45 (11), 32
Carpet cleaner patented by Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser has been awarded US Patent 7,429,273 B2 for a soiledcarpet cleaning method. The method involves adding a water-soluble cleaning product, consisting of a super-wetting agent and other ingredients encased in a watersoluble polymer, to the reservoir of a 5
FC Labs venturing into Middle East with soaps FC Chuo-Yakuri Laboratories, which makes cosmetics and toiletries using natural extracts on an originalequipment-manufacturer (OEM) basis, is making a foray into the Middle East via its Bangkok, Thailand-based subsidiary FC Laboratories Co. The company is to begin OEM production and supply of liquid hand soaps derived from natural extracts. The hand soaps have no beef tallow fat or lard so they can be used for hand washing by Muslims before worship. FC Chuo-Yakuri intends to boost marketing of the products in the Middle East as part of a bid to establish the products as a mainstream business in Asia. The company expects to obtain OEM contracts through its business networks and start full-scale production of soaps in Thailand for supply to the Middle East as early as the start of 2009. Japan Chemical Week, 30 Oct 2008, 49 (2488), 2
News from BASF at SEPAWA 2008 BASF SE, BTC Speciality Chemical Distribution GmbH and BASF ChemTrade GmbH exhibited for the first time at SEPAWA 2008 in Würzburg, Germany, 15-17 Oct 2008. The portfolio shown by BASF comprised new items for cosmetics, bodycare products, detergents and cleaners, and for industrial applications. For dishwashing tablets, Trilon M is the most effective and most eco-efficient chelating agent that can be used to completely replace phosphate. With immediate effect, BASF is also supplying polyacrylateJANUARY 2009
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S U R FAC TA N T S
based rheology modifiers for turbid and transparent liquid detergents. The new Sokalan AT 120 provides a high level of thickening even when only small quantities are used. BASF is adding a low molecular weight modified polymer, Luvipur 10, to its range of active ingredients for liquid detergents [Focus on Surfactants, December 2008]. BASF is extending its range of hydrophobing agents with the addition of the wax emulsion Mincor W 500. The product is waterbased and free of fluorine-containing hydrocarbons or silicone oil. The new product protects susceptible surfaces such as metal, glass, wood and ceramics and has the effect of repelling water and dirt. Its main use is in automotive polish products. BASF also has a new type of polymer for shampoos and conditioners, Luviquat Sensation. The polymer is supplied in an aqueous solution and is especially easy to process. With it, hair is easy to comb after washing, though still full of volume, and feels naturally soft after drying. Press release from: BASF SE, Germany, website: http://www.basf.com (9 Oct 2008)
Health/other FDA establishes target action date for potential approval of Surfaxin Discovery Laboratories Inc announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review Discovery’s Complete Response for Surfaxin (lucinactant) for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. The FDA has designated the Complete Response as a Class 2 resubmission and has established 17 Apr 2009 as its target action date under the Prescription Drug User Fee Act to complete its review and potentially grant marketing approval for Surfaxin. Press release from: Discovery Laboratories Inc, 2600, Kelly Road, Suite 100, Warrington, PA 18976 3622, USA, tel: +1 215 488 9300, fax: +1 215 488 9301, e-mail: [email protected], website: http://www.discoverylabs.com (10 Nov 2008)
Water-based mould release is suitable for rotational moulding MoldWiz EM-606SFL is the new mould release agent from Axel Plastics Research Laboratories. It is
designed for rotational moulding of cross-linked polyethylene. The product is an 8% active, silicone-free emulsion containing fatty acids, a fluoropolymer and organic phosphate esters. 100% water-based, it is noninflammable and easy to use. Plastics Additives and Compounding, Nov/Dec 2008, 10 (6), 9
PATENTS Framed soap composition patented by Kao Corp Japanese firm Kao Corp has obtained Patent No US 7,427,585 B2 for a framed soap composition. The composition contains water, fatty acid soap, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate and polyol chosen from the group composed of glycerine and sorbitol. These compositions solidify fast, and have a high hardness after production. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2008, 45 (11), 32
Combination dishwashing detergent Henkel AG of Germany has been granted US Patent No 7,424,891 B2 for a combination dishwashing product with two liquid cleansers/ detergents. The two detergents, A and B, are held separately from one another in the packaging. Detergent A contains up to 75 wt% of detergent builders, up to 10% enzyme(s) and water. Detergent B consists of detergent builders, water and bleach. Liquid detergent A has a pH value (at 20 degC) between 6 and 9. The combination products are claimed to demonstrate improved cleaning power over conventional solid or liquid dishwashing detergents. HAPPI, Household & Personal Products Industry, Nov 2008, 45 (11), 32
Carpet cleaner patented by Reckitt Benckiser Reckitt Benckiser has been awarded US Patent 7,429,273 B2 for a soiledcarpet cleaning method. The method involves adding a water-soluble cleaning product, consisting of a super-wetting agent and other ingredients encased in a watersoluble polymer, to the reservoir of a 5