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Jul 21, 2010 | 09:34 AM CDT

Dimethicone for D5 Replacement, Sensory Enhancement

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. has developed a low residual dimethicone alternative to D5 siloxanes and D5 derivative materials for application in hair care, sunscreens, skin care and color cosmetics.

Jul 14, 2010 | 11:34 AM CDT

Silicone Copolymer for Wetting, Emulsifying in Hair Care

NuSil Technology LLC has launched a water-soluble, silicone-glycol copolymer that functions as a wetting agent and emulsifier in hair care formulations.

Jul 06, 2010 | 11:16 AM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Alcohols vs. Fatty Acids vs. Esters

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC

In the present discussion of fatty alcohols, fatty acids and esters, Tony O’Lenick recruits Ismail Walele of Phoenix Chemical to explain the differences between them.

Jun 28, 2010 | 03:57 PM CDT

Polymers in Personal Care

By: Eric Abrutyn, TPC2 Advisors Ltd., Inc.

Polymer use began in the 1800s with cellulose derivatives, the vulcanization of rubber, and styrene synthesis; but in reality, it started more than four million years ago with the formation of DNA and proteins. Polymers are a diverse class of chemistry. By definition, they are large molecules made up of chains or rings of linked monomer units—simple reactive building blocks. Smaller molecules or monomers are combined to form polymers that possess a characteristic chain structure of multiple repeating units that can be related or different.

Jun 24, 2010 | 09:54 AM CDT

Enzymatically Produced Emollient for Sustainable Formulations

Evonik Industries has launched a sustainable, enzymatically produced emollient of a high purity that is designed to impart a smooth, non-oily feel to skin care formulas.

May 13, 2010 | 11:23 AM CDT

Silicone Fluid to Stabilize Avobenzone

Hallstar has developed a silicone fluid to enhance the stability of the UVA filter avobenzone by quenching its excited state, as well as improve the feel and spreadability of sunscreen formulations.

Mar 23, 2010 | 04:26 PM CDT

Emulsion Stabilizer Derived from Orange Pulp

Fiberstar Inc. will launch an emulsion stabilizer derived from orange pulp with a chemical composition that imparts both hydrophilic and lipophilic properties during In-Cosmetics in Paris.

Mar 10, 2010 | 09:15 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Simethicone

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC

According to Tony O'Lenick, dimethicones are a series of silicone polymers that contain only M and D units, whereas simethicone is a mixture of polydimethylsiloxane and silica gel.

Jan 26, 2010 | 03:13 PM CST

S/W Dispersion for Skin Feel in Natural Products

Grant Industries has created a s/w dispersion that improves skin feel while allowing for a natural claim.