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Oct 04, 2011 | 09:49 AM CDT
Liquid Polymer for Sensorial Benefits and Electrolyte Tolerance
The Lubrizol Corporation’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has introduced a polymer that provides sensory properties and electrolyte tolerance.
May 25, 2011 | 08:47 AM CDT
Naturally Derived Suspending Agents
J. Rettenmaier & Söhne GmbH has launched a range of water- dispersible organic hydrocolloids derived from wood fibers for application as suspending agents. Distributed by Gattefossé, the products are designed to improve the heat stability of gels and emulsions.
Feb 25, 2011 | 11:13 AM CST
Volatile Silicone Oils for D5 Replacement
KCC Silicone, the silicon-based specialty chemical division of KCC Corp., will introduce three D5 alternatives based on a volatile silicone oil at In-Cosmetics in Milan.
Feb 17, 2011 | 11:04 AM CST
Water-soluble Cellulose-derivatives for Hair, Skin Care
AkzoNobel Global Personal Care is launching a line of environmentally friendly polymers for hair and skin care at In-Cosmetics in Milan.
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 29, 2010 | 04:16 PM CST
Ingredient Profile: PEG-150 Distearate
By: Michael J. Fevola, PhD, Johnson & Johnson
Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine has added the new column, “Ingredient Profile,” to its regular monthly lineup. Written by expert Michael J. Fevola, PhD, of Johnson & Johnson, it is intended to provide formulators with information about the chemistry and manufacture of common cosmetic raw materials and how their key properties impact formulations.
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.
Aug 23, 2010 | 10:05 AM CDT
Improving Dispersion in Gels/Emulsions with Granulated Carbomer
Evonik Goldschmidt GmbH has introduced a granulated carbomer to improve dispersion in cosmetic or pharmaceutical emulsions and gels.
Aug 17, 2010 | 05:07 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Carbomer vs. Alkyl Carbomer
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O’Lenick looks to Sergio R.S. Costa, of Chemflex Quimica, to explain the difference between carbomer, a series of polymers of acrylic acid, and alkyl carbomer, copolylmerized acrylic acid and alkyl acrylate.
Jul 14, 2010 | 11:34 AM CDT
Silicone Copolymer for Wetting, Emulsifying in Hair Care
NuSil Technology LLC has launched a water-soluble, silicone-glycol copolymer that functions as a wetting agent and emulsifier in hair care formulations.