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Apr 22, 2008 | 01:10 PM CDT
Hard vs. Soft Complex
Industry expert Tony O’Lenick discusses surfactants, describing the difference between hard and soft complexes.
Nov 30, 2007 | 04:54 PM CST
McIntyre Awarded Patent on Surfactant Compositions
McIntyre Group was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,282,524 for its alkanolamide emulsion technology.
Nov 02, 2007 | 11:16 AM CDT
Effect of Branching on Surfactant Properties of Sulfosuccinates
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC and Kevi…
Sulfosuccinates, most commonly either ethoxylated or amido products, have been around for a long time and are used to provide foam, detergency and wetting in formulations. In this article, their wetting and foam attributes are evaluated, examining the effect of branching on these key surfactant properties.
Aug 13, 2007 | 03:52 PM CDT
Conditioning, Cleansing Solutions from Rhodia
Rhodia has expanded its product portfolio with the addition of two raw materials to condition and cleanse.
Aug 01, 2007 | 03:21 PM CDT
Compass: When Worlds Colide
By: Rachel Chapman, Cosmetics & Toiletries
This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine looks at the inner and outer worlds of beauty and even delves into the future with a look at what the newest ingredients formulators will use to build formulas of tomorrow.
Aug 01, 2007 | 02:54 PM CDT
Wipes: Recently Disclosed Intellectual Property
By: Robert Y. Lochhead, PhD, University of Souther…
Traditionally, soaps and personal cleansers are deposited on washcloths or sponges before being applied to the body. More than a decade ago, convenience products were introduced in the form of surfactant-impregnated dry woven or nonwoven cloths. Several new patents have recently been issued in the area of wipes, which are described here.
Aug 01, 2007 | 02:43 PM CDT
Mixed Fatty/Silicone Surfactant Systems
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC, Thomas …
This article investigates some of the interactions between silicone surfactants and fatty surfactants. Mixtures of these two very different classes of materials can be used by the formulator to alter the aesthetics, maximize effects and minimize costs in personal care formulations.
Jul 30, 2007 | 05:06 PM CDT
Surfactant vs. Silicone Surfactant
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explores the differences between surfactants and silicone surfactants.
Jul 02, 2007 | 11:40 AM CDT
Bench & Beyond: Branching for Mildness with Sulfosuccinates
By: Bud Brewster, Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
This column surveys a few US patents that explore the effects of branching in the sulfosuccinate molecule and the extent of sulfosuccinate branching into new personal care applications.
Apr 30, 2007 | 09:26 AM CDT
ARD and Oleo Team Up to Create Green Surfactants
ARD and Oleon NV have joined forces and created Wheatoleo, a 50/50 joint venture focused on green surfactants.