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Mar 16, 2011 | 09:36 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Toxicity vs. Selective Toxicity
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
In the present "Comparatively Seaking" column, industry expert Anthony J. O'Lenick explains the difference between toxicity and selective toxicity in regard to preserving a personal care formula while also keeping the consumer safe.
Feb 10, 2011 | 05:27 PM CST
Pollen Extract for Skin Protection
Principium S.A. will introduce an enzyme and vitamin-rich nonallergenic pollen extract and three personal care preservatives at In-Cosmetics in Milan.
Jan 04, 2011 | 05:22 PM CST
Effective vs. Ineffective Preservation Using Water Activity*
By: David Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
Important to understanding preservation in cosmetics and personal care is the discussion of water activity, as was discussed last week in Tony O'Lenick's "Comparatively Speaking" column. The present column takes this concept a step further with expert David Steinberg's explanation of how to use water activity for effective preservation.
Dec 29, 2010 | 09:42 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Water Content vs. Water Activity
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the different between water content and water activity, since understanding water activity can lead the formulator to more effective product preservation and better product stability.
Nov 01, 2010 | 01:35 PM CDT
2010 Frequency of Preservative Use
By: David C. Steinberg, Steinberg & Associates
This article reports the frequency with which preservatives are used in personal care in both the United States and Canada. Surprisingly, the use of parabens continues to grow while imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15 and triclosan are on the decline. The fact that the FDA’s voluntary registration program is poorly supported plays into the hands of NGOs.
Oct 15, 2010 | 08:26 AM CDT
Natural Preservative Blends with Antioxidant Action
Sabinsa has introduced two natural preservatives that also serve as antioxidants and prevent the oxidation of oils and fats in personal care formulations.
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Sep 15, 2010 | 09:53 AM CDT
Influence of pH on the Preservative Boosting Effect of Chelating Agents
A system based on phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin (euxyl® PE 9010) from Schülke & Mayr is described here to boost the efficacy of preservatives. To substantiate its efficacy, the effects of the system were checked at pH levels of both 7.0 and 5.0.
Sep 14, 2010 | 09:47 AM CDT
Preserving Naturally Without Affecting Color and Odor
Univar and the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) introduced a natural preservative solution that protects personal care products against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria without altering the formulation's odor or color.
Apr 27, 2010 | 05:13 PM CDT
Oil, Water-soluble Phenoxyethanol for Broad Spectrum Preservation
Dow Microbial Control, a business group of The Dow Chemical Company, has developed an oil and water-soluble phenoxyethanol that provides preservation across a broad range of bacteria, fungi and yeast.
Apr 20, 2010 | 01:25 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Cosmetic Preservatives
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech, LLC
To serve the novice cosmetic chemist and/or refresh the seasoned formulator, Tony O’Lenick asks Perry Romanowski: Why is cosmetic preservation necessary, and why are preservatives vilified?