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Formulating
Liquid Polymer Stabilizer/Conditioner for Hair and Skin
Cognis has launched a liquid polymer dispersion that functions as both a stabilizer and a conditioner and imparts sensory properties in hair and skin care applications.
Trend for Natural Ingredients Prompts 'Year of Biodiversity' Declaration
The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2010 as the "International Year of Biodiversity" to raise awareness for the importance of biodiversity, thus calling attention to natural ingredient sourcing practices.
Regulatory
EU Regulatory Update: Recast of the Cosmetics Directive Published
By: Annelie Struessmann, PhD, CONUSBAT Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 was published on Dec. 22, 2009 with the intent to simplify rules and procedures related to the marketing of cosmetic products, a need resulting from different implementations of the Cosmetics Directive.
ACC Defends the Safety of Confidential Products
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has assured consumers that confidential products launched to the market are safe and notes that the confidentiality of these products protects innovation and jobs.
Research
Comparatively Speaking: Radical vs. Ring-opening Polymerization
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the differences in chemistry between radical polymerization and ring-opening polymerization.