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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 02, 2010 | 10:40 AM CDT
Coconut-derived Surfactant for Natural Formulations
Colonial Chemical Inc. has added a surfactant derived from coconut to its line of nature-based personal care products.
May 05, 2010 | 10:26 AM CDT
Vegetable-based Surfactant for Natural Hair Conditioning
Rhodia will introduce its vegetable-based surfactant for hair care at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2010.
Mar 23, 2010 | 04:53 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Natural- vs. Oxo- vs. Ziegler-derived Alcohols
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explores the difference between fatty alcohols derived naturally and those derived through the oxo process and the Ziegler process.
Mar 18, 2010 | 10:00 AM CDT
Mild Surfactant for Dense Foam
This mild surfactant from Innospec can be used as a primary or secondary surfactant and is designed to produce a dense, luxurious foam and an elegant after feel.
Feb 16, 2010 | 05:23 PM CST
Product Benchmarking: Lip Service, Window Dressing or Competitive Advantage?
By: Peter Kaplan, PhD, TRI/Princeton
In a fast-moving marketplace, few would disagree that product performance benchmarking is critical to achieving an industry-leading position. However, is this statement just lip service in the current environment?
Jan 05, 2010 | 01:45 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: CAPB from Coconut Oil vs. Fatty Acid
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., explains that CAPB can be made from two different processes, one with coconut oil and the other with fatty acid, which create two potential differences that affect how the material works in a formulation.
Dec 29, 2009 | 04:47 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Amphoteric vs. Ampholyte
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Here, O'Lenick explains the terms amphoteric, which is used to describe compounds having two or more different groups with various charges, and ampholytes, which have a fully quaternized nitrogen and consequently cannot lose their positive charge.
Dec 22, 2009 | 09:45 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking--Analytical Methods: The mg KOH/gm System
By: Anthony O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
This is the first of several columns that will examine key analytical methods used in quality control to discuss their application to raw materials. The mg KOH/gm system is the most commonly used system to analyze surfactants and it originally was developed by chemists in the soap business.