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Mar 08, 2010 | 11:33 AM CST
Thickening Challenging Surfactant Systems
Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a hydrophobically modified, alkali-swellable emulsion polymer for surfactant systems that are difficult to thicken.
Feb 22, 2010 | 04:55 PM CST
Melon for Baby Skin Protection
Yes To has launched a collection formulated for babies. The collection's bubble bath is formulated with aloe vera to moisturize and melon extract to protect skin.
Jan 05, 2010 | 01:45 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: CAPB from Coconut Oil vs. Fatty Acid
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., explains that CAPB can be made from two different processes, one with coconut oil and the other with fatty acid, which create two potential differences that affect how the material works in a formulation.
Dec 30, 2009 | 03:15 PM CST
Formulating Results
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries…
My resolution to you, dear reader, is to help you achieve success in the New Year through the Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) brand. How might I do this? By listening.
Dec 29, 2009 | 04:47 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 03, 2009 | 04:01 PM CST
Shea Butter Emulsifier for Aqueous Formulations
This patent-pending, natural shea butter allows formulators to add high levels of shea functionalities including emoliency and unsaponifiables (6-8%) to aqueous formulations between 1-20%.
Nov 25, 2009 | 07:05 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Surface Tension in Water vs. in Formulation
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Many published studies of surfactants use pure surfactant in distilled water. However, a formulation is almost never a single surfactant in water. Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares the surface tension of a surfactant added in water with that in a formulation.
Nov 19, 2009 | 10:26 AM CST
Naturally Derived Pearlizing Compound for Bath/Shower
Colonial Chemical has developed a concentrated dispersion of pearlizing compounds for bath and shower applications that is free of sulfates and ethylene oxide.
Nov 17, 2009 | 10:03 AM CST
CosmeticsXchange Stirs Up Cosmetic Creativity
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
The second annual CosmeticsXchange (CTX) began Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, with an evening cocktail reception to break the ice. Held at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, USA, attendees mingled around the pool among colleagues and peers and discussed various topics of importance within the cosmetics R&D industry.
Nov 11, 2009 | 09:07 AM CST
Wrinkle-blurring Film Former for Mobility, Stability
Centerchem has introduced a polymer chain network that imparts sensory elegance as well as fine line- and wrinkle-blurring effects in skin care and color cosmetic applications. In addition, it stabilizes w/s and s/w emulsions.