RECENT NEWS

Louis M. Pace has joined The HallStar Company as executive vice president, a newly created position. He will report to John Paro, chairman, president & CEO of the specialty chemical company.

Gattefossé, international supplier of specialty pharmaceutical and cosmetic ingredients, has announced that it is one of the first manufacturers to receive a certification of compliance with the GMP guidelines published in 2008 by the European Federation for Cosmetic Ingredients (EFfCI).

Newly-formed Oat Cosmetics has recently gained ECOCERT approval for the natural origins of its OC Oat Oil and CP Oat Avenanthramides ingredients. Oat Cosmetics works in partnership with a specialist Canadian company, Ceapro, which has a long history in oats.

Sabinsa Corporation’s R&D group has developed two new patent pending ingredient compositions with proven preservative efficacy: SabiLize-Alpha and SabiLize-Beta.

Sumitomo Corporation (SC) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA), jointly known as Sumitomo, have entered an agreement to acquire Presperse LLC, a leading global formulator and distributor of specialty ingredients and formulated solutions for the cosmetic and personal care markets.

Aqua Bio Technology, a Norwegian marine biotech firm developing, producing and selling patented marine based ingredients and technologies to the international cosmetic and skin care industry, announced it has entered into a sales agreement with a highly-regarded Asian manufacturer of skin care products.

Hayashibara Company has chosen DKSH as distribution partner to collaborate throughout Europe, Israel, South East Asia, and Japan. Under this agreement, DKSH’s business unit performance materials, a leading provider of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, will distribute Hayashibara’s pharmaceutical excipients in 26 countries.

Fenchem has launched a series of amino acid based surfactants which are derived from amino-acids and natural-origin fatty acids. More and more consumers demand all-natural ingredients to overcome their fears regarding personal health and wellness.

Croda International, a global leader in speciality chemicals, celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Croda Singapore office and laboratory in September 2010 with a commemorative dinner.

The latest ingredient and beauty products from around the globe are set to be showcased as part of this year’s new Innovation Zone at in-cosmetics Asia. From 2-4 November, visitors to the Bangkok show will be able to see a line-up of exclusive new products unveiled at the event.

Cognis is one of the first suppliers of functional cosmetic ingredients to gain NaTrue certification for a broad range of its raw materials. The label is received from the International Natural and Organic Cosmetics Association.

Sabinsa Corporation’s R&D group has developed two new patent pending ingredient compositions with proven preservative efficacy: SabiLize-Alpha and SabiLize-Beta. These proprietary blends of natural antimicrobial actives will help meet the challenge of finding an effective natural preservative for use in cosmetics and personal care products.

Swiss specialty chemicals company Clariant held the official opening of its new Greater China headquarters in Shanghai earlier this week (October 20, 2010). The new facility also includes a new technical application center for pigments. Clariant further announced the start-up of its new Quinacridon pigment joint venture in Hangzhou.

Arizona Chemical announces a new partnership with Durae Corporation to represent their Specialty Product Division’s line of personal care ingredients for the Korean market.

Rhodia has announced an increase in its IBCH* production capacity in China in conjunction with the transfer of its Wuxi plant to the group’s new industrial platform located in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu province). IBCH is used by the perfumery industry.

As hair is exposed to daily stressors such as UV exposure, heat styling and frequent washing, it becomes dry and damaged. Quinoa Pro EX (INCI Name: Hydrolyzed Quinoa) is a new hydrolyzed quinoa protein from TRI-K Industries that binds to the hair shaft and penetrates the cortex bringing moisture and repair deep into the hair.

The Lubrizol Corporation’s Noveon Consumer Specialties releases Carbopol Aqua SF-2 polymer (INCI Proposed: Acrylates Crosspolymer-X), Lubrizol’s next generation of premier rheology modifiers for cleansing formulations.

Sumitomo Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sumitomo Corporation of America, jointly known as Sumitomo, have entered an agreement to acquire Presperse LLC, a leading global formulator and distributor of specialty ingredients and formulated solutions for the cosmetic and personal care markets.

Wondering why the Asian cosmetics market keeps flourishing? If Asia is on your radar, then find out more by visiting in-cosmetics Asia in Bangkok (2-4 November).

Sederma has launched Juvinity to fight against signs of ageing due to cell senescence. Juvinity, based on a complex lipid derived from a key molecule in the cell functionality, constitutes a new cell protection strategy in order to delay both nucleus and metabolic senescence.