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May 02, 2011 | 11:31 AM CDT
"Milking" Plants for Sustainable, Pure Extraction
Plant Advanced Technologies has developed a process to "milk" plants in order to obtain active and natural extracts without damaging the plants.
Apr 26, 2011 | 05:13 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
This edition of "Comparatively Speaking" by industry expert Tony O'Lenick compares a product's density with its specific gravity, which are important measurements for formulators to understand especially when considering product specifications.
Mar 23, 2011 | 08:19 AM CDT
Traditional Microscope Gets a 3-D Upgrade
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.
Mar 16, 2011 | 09:22 AM CDT
Software Launches to Formulate for Efficacy
As many formulators know, creating an efficacious cosmetic formulation can be problematic, which is why Johann Wiechers, PhD, is launching a new software platform based on his “Formulating for Efficacy” strategy.
Dec 29, 2010 | 05:07 PM CST
Eco-friendly Equipment Cleaner
Ecover Belgium NV has introduced an ecological, all-purpose cleaner suitable for cleaning the appliances and machinery used to manufacture food and cosmetics.
Dec 21, 2010 | 02:12 PM CST
ISO Equips Formulators to Identify Low-risk Cosmetic Products
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released an international standard that will assist the cosmetic industry in identifying those products that have a low potential for contamination.
Dec 21, 2010 | 12:07 PM CST
Syntopix Backed in Microemulsion Surfactant Challenge
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.
Dec 20, 2010 | 03:31 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Refractive Index vs. Refraction of Light
By: 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.
Dec 13, 2010 | 05:15 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: GLC vs. GPC
By: 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.
Dec 01, 2010 | 08:32 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Density vs. Specific Gravity
By: 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.