Phospholipids (EU) are valuable multifunctional ingredients that are extremely useful for formulators. These chemicals are composed of fatty acids (EU), a glycerol unit, a phosphate group, and a polar molecule. Phospholipids are also a class of lipids that are a major component of all cell membranes due to their ability to form lipid bilayers. Lecithin…
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Russian women want their fragrances to convey professionalism and power
As more and more Russian women focus on their careers and delay having families, they want fragrances that convey qualities which are traditionally seen as masculine, such as strength and power, alongside femininity, finds new report by Canadean. According to the report, one of the main motivators for Russian women to wear fragrances is the desire to…
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Mirapol® polymers for hard surface cleaning
For producers of household cleaning products SOLVAY introduces MIRAPOL SURF S polymers with surface modification properties. Being introduced in a formulation these polymers will save time and efforts during cleaning. The product range includes polymers both for traditional and for modern surfaces.
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Evolution of laundry products: movement to the ideal sustainable detergent
Significant reduction in water and energy consumption was imperative to make the laundry process more sustainable for the planet. Sustainable laundry process needs sustainable detergent. What is it? The ideal sustainable detergent should consist of 100 percent renewable materials, preferably biological materials such as enzymes. In the market, these products need to be offered at…
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Ethoxylated amines
Ethoxylated amines are the highly effective surfactants, used in household and industrial chemicals as wetting agents, emulsifiers and dispersants, corrosion inhibitors, antistatic agents, and bactericides. These properties allow to find a widespread use of polyoxyethylene amines in the compositions of cleaning and washing detergents, produced pesticides and coolants as textile-processing chemicals.
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Cosmetics and personal care formulations – to be in trends!
One of the most important factors in being highly successful in the personal care and cosmetics industry is identifying and staying on top of trends. Yet it’s also one of the hardest to accomplish due to the time constraints that most product developers face in the formulation process. Here we introduce some trends in cleansing…
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Ideal Shampoo
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Household Product Preservatives
Many water-based household products provide conditions that are favorable for the rapid growth of microorganisms when improperly preserved. As manufacturers work toward formulating products that are more pH neutral, the risk of microbial contamination tends to increase within these products. The rigorous process of ensuring the microbiological quality of finished formulations requires a multi-faceted approach:…
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New cosmetic active ingredients from Merck KGaA for young skin appearance
Merck KGaA presents new cosmetic active ingredients for promising markets: RonaCare® Bronzyl for natural tanning without sun exposure; RonaCare® Pristine Bright for a perfect porcelain-like complexion; RonaCare® Poppy SE – natural firming ingredient for anti-cellulite, slimming and body shaping formulations.
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Zemea® Propanediol: Potential for Boosting Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT) Efficacy
Introduction The potential for boosting zinc pyrithione (ZPT) efficacy by using Zemea® propanediol in a generic anti-dandruff shampoo formulation was evaluated in this study. A time-dependent, dose-response relationship was observed between the mortality of Malassezia globosa, a microorganism associated with human dandruff, and Zemea® concentration over a range of 0–4%. In this study, we evaluated the…