RECENT NEWS

Delfin Technologies, specialist in portable skin testing equipment, has signed distribution agreements with Eunice Inc in the Philippines and with Nardev Chemie Pte Ltd in south-east Asia for the representation of Delfin’s skin research instruments in a total of six countries in Asia.

Huber Engineered Materials, a division of J.M. Huber Corporation, has announced that construction of its new dental silica plant is complete in the coastal city of Qingdao in the Shandong province of China.

With the new ASEAN Directive now in place, cosmetic regulations in Asia are changing. Safety is also an issue that needs to be taken into consideration.

Worth an estimated US$18 billion in Asia alone, the skin-whitening market offers immense commercial opportunities.

The Conference, which will be taking place on the second day of in-cosmetics Asia is ideal for formulators, bench chemists and R&D specialists as well as application chemists responsible for regulatory and efficacy processes.

in-cosmetics Asia, the leading exhibition and conference in Asia for personal care ingredients opens its doors at Singapore Expo on 13 October.

The International Monetary Fund predicts that Asia will continue to be the fastest developing region in the global economy this year, with local emerging markets peaking at 5% growth, points out Reed Exhibitions, organiser of in-cosmetics Asia.

Cognis has launched an affiliate company in Mumbai, India. Cognis India is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cognis Group, and will operate under the name of Cognis Specialty Chemicals Pvt Ltd.

Scientists at L’Oréal have discovered the gene expression of young and aged skin and responses to stress. Molecular biology has provided a vision of ageing that is linked to cell metabolism and the structure of skin tissue.

Biochemica International is introducing antioxidant-rich, NOP certified organic fruit butters to the personal care sector.

A “revolutionary” new isethionate ester for personal care products is being offered by Innospec.

Chemidex LLC, a leader in connecting suppliers and innovators through online search, has announced a partnership with Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology Co Ltd.

Eastman has unveiled its green biocatalytic process which, the company says, redefines efficiency and sustainability.

Heinz-Juergen Bertram has been appointed as chief executive officer of the flavours and fragrances manufacturer Symrise AG. He succeeds Gerold Linzbach who, for personal reasons, has not asked for his contract to be renewed.

Seppic has joined the “Cosmetic Valley” competitiveness cluster.

Two new patented silicone organic elastomer blends from Dow Corning maintain the distinctively luxurious, dry, smooth, and silky feel of traditional silicone elastomer blends while offering enhanced compatibility with organic materials and actives in skin, sun, and colour cosmetic products.

Lipotec is promoting Melatime, a novel peptide that boosts the tanning process of skin exposed to UV radiation.

“Road show” promotional activities are soon to start for FormulaCare i-2010, an event which will feature laboratories designed to be used by personal care market chemical manufacturers and suppliers of goods and services.

Greentech has introduced a manufacturing sector “tool” which enables continual improvement of productivity.

Grant Industries is promoting Gransurf 50C (INCI name: Dimethicone (and) PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone) which is an effective cyclic-free silicone emulsifier for water-in-oil (w/o) emulsions.

“Beautyworld JAPAN 2009” was held recently at the Tokyo BIC site and featured exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, writes Kunio Shimada of NOF Corporation.