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Dec 29, 2009 | 04:45 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Amphoteric vs. Ampholyte
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Here, O'Lenick explains the terms amphoteric, which is used to describe compounds having two or more different groups with various charges, and ampholytes, which have a fully quaternized nitrogen and consequently cannot lose their positive charge.
Dec 22, 2009 | 12:20 PM CST
SCC Annual Meeting Focus: The Means to an End
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
The SCC Annual Meeting and Technology Showcase, held Dec. 10-11, 2009, at the New York Hilton covered traditional product categories but with a particularly heavy focus on the methods or means to an end, especially in relation to testing for efficacy.
Dec 22, 2009 | 09:25 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking--Analytical Methods: The mg KOH/gm System
By: Anthony O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
This is the first of several columns that will examine key analytical methods used in quality control to discuss their application to raw materials. The mg KOH/gm system is the most commonly used system to analyze surfactants and it originally was developed by chemists in the soap business.
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Feb 08, 2010 | 02:00 AM CST
Colonial Names Canadian Distributor
Colonial Chemical Inc. has named Tempo Canada Inc. its distributor in Canada. Tempo Canada Inc. is a member of the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD).
Feb 05, 2010 | 02:00 AM CST
Amino Acid for Stronger Skin Barrier
The amino acid technology is produced through the fermentation of natural sugars to strengthen the skin barrier.
Feb 04, 2010 | 10:00 AM CST
Fighting Age Spots with Oleuropein and Zinc-PCA
The active combines oleuropein, vitamin C and zinc-PCA to fight against melanin and lipofuscin, the pigments responsible for the appearance of age spots.
Feb 04, 2010 | 09:00 AM CST
Automatic Antibacterial Hand Soap Launched
The No-Touch Hand Soap System and antibacterial soap said to kill 99.9% of bacteria, including E.coli, MRSA and Strep.
Feb 03, 2010 | 02:00 AM CST
Red Algae for Redness Reduction and Barrier Protection
BASF Beauty Care Solutions has designed a red algae extract to revitalize stressed skin. The ingredient is said to protect the dermal matrix, stimulate and protect the barrier and fight against redness and uneven skin tone.
Feb 02, 2010 | 02:00 AM CST
Sutton Labs Founder Burke Passes at 96
Founder and president of Sutton Laboratories, Philip A. Berke, PhD, passed away at 96.
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REACH Round Table
with Annelie Struessmann, PhD
- Your comments on the REACH Round Table have helped me understand REACH…
- Thank you for your acknowledgement. Here my comments to your questions…
- Although no safety data sheet (SDS) is required to be provided to the …
- Hoping that I understood your question right, my answer is the followi…
- Our company is participating in the SIEFs for stearate, CAS# 200-313-4…
- I answered an identical question on July 10, 2009.
EC 200-313-4 is s…

