RECENT NEWS

Dow Polyurethanes, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Company has announced the addition of Optim synthetic glycerine to its propylene glycol (PG) business portfolio.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals announced that it has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba Company, a US grower, producer and processor of jojoba and jojoba-based derivatives, oils and specialty ingredients.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals announced that it has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba Company, a US grower, producer and processor of jojoba and jojoba-based derivatives, oils and specialty ingredients.

The HallStar Company has promoted David Rosenberger to the position of vice president of sales, where he will be responsible for global sales activity across the company’s personal care and industrial divisions.

Innospec Inc. has announced that it is renaming one of its business segments. The current Active Chemicals business segment, will be renamed Performance Chemicals.

LuroMed has announced that it has appointed Lipo, a Vantage Specialty Chemical’s global personal care business, as worldwide distributor of the Biopolymer line of personal care products.

Floratech introduces L22, a newly-patented botanical emollient base which emulates the skin lipid profile of a healthy 22-year-old.

Inolex has launched a new range of 100% natural and sustainable emollients, using biobased succinic acid from BioAmber.

The DSM Personal Care business unit has revealed new findings on Alpaflor Edelweiss, the organic certified skin care ingredient.

Aqua Bio Technology has announced the launch of three new products. ABT will release its second generation of actives derived from salmon hatching water and its first product resulting from the R&D cooperation with Scottish firm, Aquapharm Biodiscovery.

Fenchem is launching a new active formula, A-132, for the treatment of acne-prone skin. The product will be officially launched at the up-coming in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok.

The 2012 SCSS Suppliers Day, held on 3 August, took place at a new venue (Mandarin Orchard Hotel) which is centrally located and considered more up-market than the previous location, and following requests from delegates and exhibitors the date was changed to the first Friday in August.

Cosmetic manufacturers are always on the lookout for new effects for their branded products. The new effect pigments, Ronastar Diamond Black and Colorona Imperial Citrine from Merck, are two of the latest product developments. With Ronastar Diamond Black the pearl-luster pigment stands out due to its rich, virtually black colour and unique shine.

Certified by the Ecocert Greenlife organisation since 2006, Crodarom has now turned to the COSMOS standard and was granted the COSMOS license in June.

Food and lack of exercise are the main factors responsible for an expanding waistline. The regular consumption of junk food (fast food, fried foods or processed meals) everywhere in modern society leads to a high intake of trans fatty acids, known to create and maintain in the adipose tissue a chronic inflammation characteristic of obesity.

X-Rite has introduced the RM200QC handheld spectrocolorimeter to give companies a powerful way to record and communicate colour differences to speed introduction of new products and reduce instances of scrap.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals announced that it has purchased Desert Whale Jojoba Company, a US grower, producer and processor of jojoba and jojoba-based derivatives, oils and specialty ingredients.

During the chronological ageing process epidermal skin stem cells become less effective, meaning that the renewing and repairing activity of the epidermis is reduced. Additionally, fewer elastic fibres are synthesised which induces a progressive loss of skin elasticity.

Sederma has been awarded the 2012 European New Product Innovation Award for its anti-ageing for leg care product, Legance, by Frost & Sullivan. This award, based on Frost & Sullivan’s unique TEAM Research methodology, highlights the achievements of companies who deliver excellence and best practices in their respective industries.

At the 59th Sepawa congress in Fulda, Germany, BASF showcased its holistic concepts and wide-ranging portfolio of ingredients for the personal care, home care and I&I markets.