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Nov 23, 2010 | 05:10 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Liquid, Soft and Dry Extracts vs. Tinctures
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
In the following excerpt, Tony O'Lenick looks to Tony Dweck to explain the difference between liquid, soft and dry extracts and tinctures.
Nov 10, 2010 | 10:07 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Naturally Occurring vs. Naturally Derived vs. Chemically Modified Butters
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between naturally occurring, naturally derived and chemically modified butters since some butters possess better cosmetic properties, which is of use to the formulator.
Nov 10, 2010 | 09:06 AM CST
MWSCC Thinks Outside the Box
By: Katie Schaefer, Cosmetics & Toiletries magazin…
Unconventional thinking was encouraged by the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (MWSCC) at its 2010 Technical Symposium, which took place on Oct. 26, 2010, in Itasca, Illinois USA.
Nov 03, 2010 | 09:59 AM CDT
Peer Review and Scientific Journals: A Debate
By: 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.
Nov 03, 2010 | 08:45 AM CDT
EC Establishes Innovation Union to Step Up R&D Efforts
The European Commission (EC) has established an Innovation Union to step up R&D efforts, reportedly by using public sector intervention to stimulate the private sector and remove bottlenecks [that] stop ideas [from] reaching the market.
Oct 27, 2010 | 09:31 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Green vs. Greening Cosmetic Formulations
By: 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.
Oct 22, 2010 | 09:20 AM CDT
Eco-friendly, Brazilian Culture and Emotion Among the Top Consumer Purchasing Trends
Fragrance and flavor supplier Arylessence has released a report outlining the top trends that define US consumer attitudes. These trends, which include Brazilian culture, an emotional experience and eco-friendly values, can be used by product formulators to address market demand.
Oct 07, 2010 | 09:29 AM CDT
Paper Posted to Aid Manufacturers with Harmonized Microbial Testing
Microtest Laboratories has posted a white paper on its website to help personal care product manufacturers understand microbial limits testing policies in accordance with the harmonization of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), European Pharmacopeia (EP) and Japanese Pharmacopeia (JP) requirements.
Oct 06, 2010 | 08:15 AM CDT
Research on Nano-sized Polymers Reveals Thermal-related Transitions
Research conducted at Kyoto University on nano-sized polymer assemblies could improve the production of nanofibers, new materials and more. For instance, the work led to the finding that the melting point of confined PEGs decreased as their molecular weight, length in this case, increased.
Oct 05, 2010 | 06:22 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Precision vs. Accuracy in Formulating
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between precision and accuracy as it relates to formulating; for instance, in the case of raw material consistencies between batches.