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Nov 17, 2010 | 07:56 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Simple Salt vs. Ionic Liquid
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Unlike common salts, ionic liquids are salts in which the ions are poorly coordinated, resulting in molecules that are liquid below 100°C. The use of ionic liquids will aid the formulator in improving delivery efficiency.
Nov 09, 2010 | 05:04 PM CST
Patent Picks—Hair and Eyelash Growth, Fixatives, Surfactants and More
By: Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries mag…
Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine editor, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features recently issued patents relevant to hair care, styling and growth.
Nov 02, 2010 | 05:19 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Amphiphilic vs. Ionic Amphiphilic Molecule
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between amphiphilic and ionic amphiphilic molecules, the interactions of which may help formulators to maximize the effectiveness of formulations.
Nov 01, 2010 | 01:25 PM CDT
Structured Surfactant Systems for High Performance Shampoos
By: Denis Bendejacq, PhD; Caroline Mabille, PhD; V…
Specialized surfactant systems that form multilamellar vesicles can be used to design high performance shampoos that outperform micellar formulas. These materials combine with and stabilize actives ranging from molecular to particulate, liquid to solid, and hydrophobic or cationic, to deliver them equally to damaged and virgin regions of hair to act where they are needed most.
Aug 31, 2010 | 10:08 AM CDT
Conditioning Polymers, Surfactants Lead US Personal Care Ingredient Growth
Conditioning polymers lead the way in the US personal care ingredients market, which is forecasted by Kline & Company to grow at an annual rate of 2.2% through 2014.
Aug 17, 2010 | 05:10 PM CDT
Eco-friendly Ingredients to Lead the Industry's Recovery
According to a recent report by Kline and Company, the European personal care ingredients market will recover quickly, with eco-friendly ingredients as well as specialty surfactants, conditioning polymers and emollients leading the way.
Aug 17, 2010 | 09:26 AM CDT
Coconut-derived Hydrotropes for Natural Cosmetics
Colonial Chemical Inc. has launched two vegetable-derived replacements for petroleum-based hydrotropes to formulate natural personal care products.
Aug 10, 2010 | 04:50 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Silicone Anionics and Cationics vs. Soft Complex for Hair Care
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
The presence of ionic groups affects silicone in an analogous way to how ionic groups affect fatty surfactants. Here, Tony O'Lenick explains how molecular modifications to silicones can result in ionic complexes that are soluble in water and compatible with each other.
Aug 03, 2010 | 04:57 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Lowering Surface Tension in Water vs. Oil
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the differences between lowering surface tension in water vs. oil phases, noting that formulators should consider surface tension and its role when choosing ingredients for either phase.
Jul 09, 2010 | 10:02 AM CDT
Surfactant Concentrate for Mild, High-foam Cleansers
Colonial Chemical Inc. has introduced a biodegradable baby shampoo concentrate to its line of eco-friendly, mild products.