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Jan 04, 2013 | 10:00 AM CST
Bar Soap Containing Water-soluble Phosphate Polymers for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Silver and Other Bioactive Metal Ions
By: David M. Healy, Giltech Ltd.
This paper presents data on the antimicrobial performance of a silver ion-releasing phosphate polymer incorporated into a bar soap product. Two studies test the speed, efficacy and longevity of the antimicrobial effect, highlighting the potential of these materials for the controlled, sustained release of bioactive metal ions in cosmetic products.
Jan 03, 2013 | 04:39 PM CST
Solvay Acquires Indian Surfactant Producer
Solvay has acquired Sunshield Chemicals Ltd., an Indian surfactants producer.
Jan 02, 2013 | 09:28 AM CST
Patent Picks—Selective Microbial Growth/Inhibition, Gentle Disinfectants, Improved Resistance and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen for their relevance to, or potential application in, cosmetics and personal care products, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features new technologies for preservation and antimicrobial benefits.
Dec 18, 2012 | 04:39 PM CST
New for SCC Annual Meeting: Optics, China Regulations and Hair Growth
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
The SCC Annual Meeting, held Dec. 6 and 7, 2012, in Manhattan, went off without a hitch after hurricane Sandy blasted the East Coast in late October. While the national office is still operating at less than 100%, many attendees reported feeling lucky they experienced minimal effects from the storm.
Dec 17, 2012 | 02:23 PM CST
BRAIN Adds MMP Inhibitor Peptide to Portfolio for Anti-aging Cosmetics
The biotechnology company BRAIN AG has expanded its IP portfolio to include the matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor (MMPI) peptide.
Dec 11, 2012 | 04:41 PM CST
Patent Picks—Indian Gooseberry, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cosmetic Stick and Peptides for Skin Care
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to anti-aging and moisturizing skin care compositions and benefits.
Dec 11, 2012 | 01:08 PM CST
Emerald Named Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013
Pantone announced Pantone 17-5641 Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. While Pantone has teamed up with Sephora to create a 2013 Color of the Year collection with the color, perhaps it may also inspire formulation and packaging hues for other brands.
Dec 05, 2012 | 10:11 AM CST
Natural and Eco-friendly Plant Fiber Emulsifier
Berg + Schmidt has created a natural emulsifier and thickener based on fruit and cereal fibers.
Dec 04, 2012 | 04:34 PM CST
Seppic and Coatex Partner for Personal Care Polymers
Seppic has entered into a partnership with Coatex to develop a new line of personal care polymers. Under the agreement, the new line of polymers will be manufactured by Coatex and marketed by Seppic.
Dec 04, 2012 | 04:18 PM CST
Study Finds Growing Demand in US for Natural Polymers
A report by the Freedonia Group Inc. has forecasted US demand for natural polymers to grow 6.9% annually to US $4.6 billion in 2016.