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Chemyunion Debuts Male Multifunctional, Antimicrobial and More

The ingredients include Powderfeel WR, which facilitates the formulation of multiple textures in cold process; 4Man, a multifunctional solution for men’s skin care; Hebeatol CG, a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent; and Seriliss RA, which straightens and protects hair.

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Kolb Distribution Acquires Elementis

With its acquisition, Elementis has been renamed to KLK Kolb Specialties B.V. The company manufactures surfactants and other specialties and will expand the existing Kolb portfolio in both product offerings and market coverage.

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Vertellus Obtains INCI Listing for ZeMac

ZeMac Solutions are water-based blends with the company's ZeMac copolymer technology, engineered for use as high molecular weight surfactants and size regulators in the microencapsulation of fragrances, specialty inks, pigments and phase-change materials (PCMs).

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PQ-10: How the Industry Utilizes This Cationic Polymer

Polyquaternium-10 is utilized by formulators in rinse-off and conditioning hair, cosmetic and body products. This article addresses the ingredient's production, properties and applications in the personal care industry.

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Comparatively Speaking: Hydrotrope vs. Emulsifier

Both emulsifiers and hydrotropes are used in personal care formulas. They show several similarities but serve different functions. In this installment of our "Comparatively Speaking" series, Tony O'Lenick explains.

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Comparatively Speaking: The INCI Names vs. Properties of Silicone Surfactants

Surface tension is a ruling factor in the formulator's world. In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains its influence on foam and wetting; he also demonstrates how little the INCI name reveals about a material's properties.

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Iselux® Isethionate Surfactants for Optimum Sulfate-Free Cleansing with Data Sheet & Formula

Iselux® (INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate) is an extremely mild high-performing sulfate-free surfactant. It produces luxurious, creamy lather and offers impressive formulation flexibility in a range of products from shampoos to hand soaps.

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Micelle Mash-up: Study Explores Surfactant vs. Fragrance Partitioning

What happens to the fragrance when you swap out one surfactant in a composition for another? That's what researchers at Firmenich wanted to find out; a newly published study explains.

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Silicone Surfactants Slated to Reach $5.73 Billion by 2022

Growth will be driven by the increased demand for personal care products, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

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[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 2/2/2018

Fresh month, fresh R&D news. Cosmetics & Toiletries assistant editor Brooke Schleehauf has the scoop on nutricosmetics, oral self-tan supplements and in-cosmetics Global launches in this week's video.

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MIT Mixes Emulsions That Stick

As the cliché goes, oil and water do not mix. Research in Nature Communications may have found a way around this, forming emulsions from the bottom up using condensation and cooled oil.

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Cosphatec Gets a Feel for a Silicone Replacement

Cosphatec has launched a new ingredient to be used as a silicone replacement to be used in cosmetic skin care. Cosphaderm Feel has a number of properties in addition to being sourced from castor oil and being palm oil free.

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Zemea® Propanediol for Oral Care Applications - Download Free Formulations

Zemea® propanediol is a natural, petroleum-free humectant and solvent for formulators who desire versatile and innovative personal care ingredients. It is ideally suited for different oral care applications including mouthwash and toothpaste.

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Examining Tomorrow’s Surfactant Personalities: Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Personal Care

The use of alpha olefin sulfonate surfactants is rising in personal care; most commonly, sodium C14-16 olefin sulfonate. This article identifies the properties, applications and composition of these surfactants for their role in the industry’s future.

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Eco-Friendly Biosurfactant Regulations Drive Market Growth

Marine biosurfactants are turning into a trend due to their therapeutic properties. However, the main driver of this market is government regulation, developing a set of rules for product safety.

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Comparatively Speaking: Homologous vs. Analogous Polymers

What can we learn from the structure/function differences within a chemical family? In this installment of "Comparatively Speaking," Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., illustrates with a closer look at homologous vs. analogous polymers.

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When Water is Hard on Eczema

Hard water contains minerals that are tough on the skin, especially those predisposed toward atopic dermatitis. Recent research in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology looked into how hard water affects the skin barrier.

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Deriving Hair Strength from a Sustainable Source

Need a sustainable surfactant for multiple hair benefits? Beraca and Clariant looked to the Amazonian rainforest and teamed up to launch a new, fully traceable secondary surfactant at in-cosmetics Latin America.