RECENT NEWS

At the In-Cosmetics 2011 trade show, March 29 to 31, 2011, in Milan, Bayer MaterialScience will present its new Baycusan C 1008 polyurethane dispersion for styling hair. The new film-forming polymer enables formulators to manufacture hair sprays with firm and lasting hold. Despite the dispersion’s strong fixing effect, hair styles secured by it retain a natural appearance, because the hair is neither stiff nor sticky.

Eastman Chemical Company introduces its GEM technology, a green manufacturing process that uses the US EPA’s 12 principles of green chemistry. Eastman is using its GEM Technology to launch ingredients in the colour cosmetic and skin care markets during first quarter 2011, with future product extensions into other markets and applications.

The Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT) and The International Natural and Organic Cosmetic Association (NATRUE), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help raise awareness of the importance of naturally sourced cosmetics products and the ethical trade in natural ingredients derived from biodiversity.

Rhodia has announced investment in its cyclopentanone production in France. This decision has important ramifications for the preservation of jobs in the region and strengthens the long-term viability of Rhodia’s Aroma Performance global business unit, a major global player in the production of this key intermediate.

At the end of 2010, the Danish government announced a ban on parabens in cosmetic products for children under the age of three. Hydrolite 6 from Symrise offers an alternative to manufacturers of skin care products for children.

Rising raw material prices and the UK’s slow economic recovery have provided a difficult start to 2011 for the cosmetic industry but in response to this Jarvis, one of the UK’s leading developers of botanical extracts, is launching an initiative to help manufacturers achieve some saving on raw materials.

For more than 18 years, Greentech has been developing and producing active ingredients from plants, algae, micro-algae and biotechnology in the cosmetic and nutraceutical field.

Grant Industries has launched Gransil VX-406, a multifunctional water-soluble silicone wax that delivers a lubricious, silky feel to water-based products such as face toners, serums, gels, wipes, and body washes.

Brenntag has unveiled its new distribution facility in Jakarta, built to meet growing market demand.

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials has appointed two new key people: Taihei Uchiyama has been nominated as the new leader for the Japanese personal care and cosmetics business.

Lipotec has announced the establishment of a subsidiary for the Australian and New Zealand markets, Lipotec Pty. Ltd., in line with the company’s strategy to build direct in-house distribution and in accordance with the growing customer area demands.

The organisers of in-cosmetics Asia and the International Federation of the Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) partnered with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists Thailand (SCCT) have announced a collaboration for their respective 2011 events that will see the personal care industry descend on Bangkok for one week in November.

The importance given to hair is a socio-cultural phenomenon of great significance in every civilisation.

Arch has announced the addition of Suellen Bennett as the global manager of technical marketing.

Cognis Care Chemicals has announced that 24 personal care products from Cognis have been evaluated and approved for use in personal care formulations that meet the NSF/ANSI 305-2009e standard.

Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced the release of an iPadcompatible version of its latest Thermo Scientific Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalogue.

Impact Colors of Newark, DE, has announced an agreement with Chesham Speciality Ingredients of Harrow, UK, to distribute Impact Colors’ line of colour effect pigments and products to the personal care marketplace in Poland.

A new silicone resin from Dow Corning forms a flexible, durable film that is resistant to wash-off and rub-off, allowing formulators to create long-lasting, comfortable colour cosmetics.

Rhodia has announced the acquisition of the new guar derivatives production unit belonging to the Suzhou HiPro Polymers company, based at Zhangjiagang in China (Jiangsu Province).

Biotechnology company, Arizona Chemical, has announced that Ramachandra Shastry, Ph.D. has been appointed technology manager for the specialty products group.