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Surfactant vs. Gemini Surfactant

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Jun 06, 2011 | 08:03 AM CDT

Rhodia, SIBUR to Join Forces in CIS Surfactant Market

Rhodia and SIBUR have announced they will join forces for the development of specialty surfactants in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market.

Apr 06, 2011 | 07:12 AM CDT

Patent Picks—Colored Bubbles, Straightening, Suspended Air and More in Hair Care

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to hair cleansing, conditioning and styling, among others.

Mar 18, 2011 | 04:29 PM CDT

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Emulsifier Derived From Rapeseed

At In-cosmetics in Milan, Dr. Straetmans GmbH will launch a glyceryl stearate citrate emulsifier derived from rapeseed oil rather than palm oil.

Mar 02, 2011 | 09:56 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: CMC vs. RF50

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Thom…

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick refers to his son and polymer scientist at the University of Tennessee, Thomas O'Lenick, to explain the difference between critical micelle concentration and reduction factor 50% (RF50) with regard to measuring silicone surfactant effectiveness.

Feb 02, 2011 | 10:44 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Wetting vs. Superwetting

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

In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the terms wetting and superwetting in relation to the ability of a surfactant to wet a substrate.

Jan 19, 2011 | 09:15 AM CST

Comparatively Speaking: Trisiloxane vs. Dimethicone Copolyol

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

In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference in stability between dimethicone copolyols and trisiloxane, a class of dimethicone copolyols.

Dec 21, 2010 | 12:07 PM CST

Syntopix Backed in Microemulsion Surfactant Challenge

Syntopix Group Plc has secured backing from Intelligent Formulation Ltd. for a 30-day international research challenge. Over the month-long project, Syntopix will work with world experts to characterize microemulsions made from environmentally friendly surfactants, especially those used to make skin care.

Dec 08, 2010 | 12:51 PM CST

Patent Picks—Antimicrobials, Cleansers, Fragrance/Malodor and Delivery

By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer

This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to cosmetic product development, from antimicrobial compositions and ceramide emulsions, to foaming alcohol, fragrances and cysteine to counteract malodor, among others.

Nov 24, 2010 | 08:09 AM CST

Patent Picks—Cosmetic Cornucopia: Antioxidants, Formulating Aids, Firethorn Skin Lightening and More

By: Rachel Grabenhofer

This special edition of "Patent Picks" features a cornucopia of recently issued patents relevant to cosmetic product development; from water-dispersible cellulose thickeners and polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) polyketide synthase systems, to odorant receptor modulators.