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Traditional Microscope Gets a 3-D Upgrade
Mar 23, 2011
Researchers at Ohio State University have invented a single lens that enables microscopic objects to be viewed from nine angles at once to create a 3-D image.
Eco-friendly Equipment Cleaner
Dec 30, 2010
Ecover Belgium NV has introduced an ecological, all-purpose cleaner suitable for cleaning the appliances and machinery used to manufacture food and cosmetics.
Syntopix Backed in Microemulsion Surfactant Challenge
Dec 23, 2010
Syntopix Group Plc has secured backing from Intelligent Formulation Ltd. for a 30-day international research challenge. Over the month-long project, Syntopix will work with world experts to characterize microemulsions made from environmentally friendly surfactants, especially those used to make skin care.
Comparatively Speaking: Refractive Index vs. Refraction of Light
Dec 22, 2010 | Anthony O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between the refractive index and refraction of light to produce color. These terms can be used by the formulator to produce transparent emulsions and predict the color of emulsions, respectively.
Comparatively Speaking: GLC vs. GPC
Dec 15, 2010 | Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between two types of chromatography: gas liquid chromatography (GLC) and gel permeation chromatography (GPC), both used to separate compounds in mixtures.
Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity
Dec 1, 2010 | Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Formulators often are faced with product specifications for which the tests are not chemical but physical. Oftentimes, the terms describing these physical traits are not clearly defined. Two such terms are density and specific gravity.
Peer Review and Scientific Journals: A Debate
Nov 3, 2010 | Rachel Grabenhofer
"How do you feel about peer review in scientific journals?" Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, recently asked. Here's how readers responded.
Comparatively Speaking: Green vs. Greening Cosmetic Formulations
Oct 27, 2010 | Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between 'green' cosmetic formulations and 'greening' cosmetic formulations, and introduces the concept of the Green Star Rating.
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Aug 4, 2010
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Comparatively Speaking: Lowering Surface Tension in Water vs. Oil
Aug 3, 2010 | 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.
Storage Studies of Preservative Solutions in Commonly Used Plastic Containers
Jul 13, 2010 | T.J. McCarthy, University of Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa
In an interesting article published in this journal recently, Armstrong reviewed work done on the uptake of preservatives by plastic packaging materials, a subject of importance to both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Comparatively Speaking: Cold- vs. Solvent- vs. Heat-Processed Oils
Jun 29, 2010 | Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
As the demand for natural and/or sustainable personal care products increases, the popularity of formulating with natural oils has grown. Here, Tony O'Lenick illustrates how choosing the right oil process method can yield a different result for the formulator.