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Merck Acquires Chinese Pigments Company

Merck KGaA has acquired Suzhou Taizhu Technology Development Co., Ltd. (Taizhu), a leading effects pigments supplier located in China. According to Merck, this acquisition is of importance to its pigments business.

Ethique's packaging is compostable and can be placed in any planter at-home.

Ethique Debuts Compostable Lip Balms

The plastic-free lip balms are available in five flavors.

Pseudopeptidic Compounds for Biocompatible Gels: A Review

Simple pseudopeptides derived from natural amino acids can be designed and prepared as efficient gelators for a variety of solvents, and with a high potential for biocompatibility. The appropriate selection of structural components, reviewed herein, shows how to produce gels with tailored properties, including high thermal stability.

Comparatively Speaking: Issued Patent vs. Patent Applications

In this "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between an issued patent and a patent application, noting the difference in numbering and pointing out that there can be many changes still made to a patent application.

Comparatively Speaking: Water Content vs. Water Activity

In this edition of "Comparatively Speaking," Tony O'Lenick explains the different between water content and water activity, since understanding water activity can lead the formulator to more effective product preservation and better product stability.

Comparatively Speaking: Proteins vs. DNA vs. Sugars

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick discusses the structural differences between the biopolymers DNA, sugars and proteins, which are all important to life but function differently in the cell and in cosmetic products.

A Dermatologic View: Nickel Compounds in Cosmetics

This is the seventh article in a series discussing metals in cosmetics. The series was introduced on Jan., 1, 1998, with a discussion of the toxic potential from metals absorbed through the skin.

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Comparatively Speaking: Cosmetic Chemists as Patent Partners

Cosmetic chemists do not need to be patent experts but with a basic understanding of them, the chemist can advocate to the attorney to get the best patent from a technical point of view. This brief column provides some of the basics.

Computerized Measurement and Correction of Color Cosmetics

With a spectrophotometer and computerized color measurement software, the cosmetic chemist can do both basic color quality control and color formulation and correction easily in the lab.

ICCR Welcomes Public Comment on Cosmetic Regulation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will hold a public meeting on June 19, 2008, to receive input from the public on cosmetics regulation before the next ICCR steering committee meeting.

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Anticellulite Combo of Coriander and Sweet Orange

Silab has combined the fruits of coriander and sweet orange in a cosmetic ingredient to reduce hard cellulite.

Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Surfactant vs. Fluoro Surfactant

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick asks: What is the difference between a fatty surfactant and a fluoro surfactant? Bruce Baker of ICT Chemicals Inc. provides the answer.

Using hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinol in a formulation can impart a variety of skin attributes such as include anti-aging, hyperpigmentation reduction, anti-acne, smoothing and an increase in water retention.

Formulating on Trend: Combining Humectants and Retinol

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author explains how to combine humectants and retinol, and how the combination of hyaluronic acid, glycerin and retinol can impart a variety of skin benefits.

Purac Parent Company CSM Renames As Corbion

CSM, the parent company of Purac, has been renamed Corbion, marking the latest stage of the ongoing transformation of the company into a leading provider of biobased products, with activities in biobased food ingredients and biochemicals.

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Exclusive! Comparatively Speaking: Dimethicone vs. Alkyl Dimethicone

Tony O'Lenick asks: What's the difference between dimethicone and alkyl dimethicone? Rick Vrckovnik of Siltech LLC reponds.

Huntsman Ends Discussions on Sale of Company

The Huntsman Corporation announced that it has terminated discussions regarding existing proposals to acquire the company.

Stability Testing of Cosmetics: Call for Comments

The Personal Care Products Council is requesting public comments on a new Guideline for Stability Testing of Cosmetics by November 15, 2010.

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McIntyre Awarded Patent on Surfactant Compositions

McIntyre Group was awarded U.S. Patent No. 7,282,524 for its alkanolamide emulsion technology.

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