RECENT NEWS

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.

DSM Nutritional Products has introduced Tilamar products for hair styling, conditioning and shine. Significant R&D investment has enabled DSM to create a high performance range of unique and innovative polymers.

PCHi 2011 organisers have introduced a new web-based system to benefit both exhibitors and visitors. Called “iCatch”, the system allows exhibitors to better market their presence and products months before the show, and enables visitors to “see” the show and make plans for onsite meetings via the system’s interactive platform.

The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists has issued a call for papers for their 2011 conference at the Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane Central, Queensland.

Seppic has announced its adhesion to the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) which promotes the growth of sustainable palm oil and the use of sustainable palm oil products through global standards.

Chemidex, the search engine for personal care and cosmetics product developers worldwide, is changing its name to Innovadex.

Huber Engineered Materials (HEM) has announced plans to expand silica production capacity at its manufacturing facility in Jhagadia, India. The expansion more than doubles the current capacity to a new rate of 33,000 metric tonnes per year.

Dow Microbial Control customers in South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand will have improved access to global technical expertise and research and development (R&D) tools following the recent launch of Dow Microbial Control Academy in Singapore.

Rhodia has announced investments at Halifax (UK) and University Park (US) industrial sites as part of the group’s profitable growth strategy in specialty surfactants.