RECENT NEWS

Dow Personal Care has introduced EcoSmooth Satin Conditioning Polymer for body wash and mild conditioning shampoo formulations. Unveiled at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day trade show, EcoSmooth Satin is the second product from the new EcoSmooth Platform and offers formulators the ability to address consumer demands for moisturising body washes and conditioning shampoos.

Over 50% of people, men as well as women, feel sensations of skin discomfort. Their skin is known as “sensitive”, “reactive” or “intolerant”. This skin type overreacts to external aggressions (UV radiation, heat, cold, pollution, stress etc.) and needs adapted care.

Grant Industries has announced the launch of Gransolve DMI, a highly pure, low odour version of dimethyl isosorbide. This solvent is sustainably derived from renewable corn sugar and is easily formulated to stabilise and deliver active ingredients into the skin for outstanding efficacy and performance attributes.

The Ecoverte range from Cosmetochem International AG has received ECOCERT certification as organic raw materials Cosmetochem’s Ecoverte botanical extract range includes raspberry, mango, lavender, limetree blossom, elder flowers, vanilla, green and white tea.

IMCD Group is the first distributor to be awarded the prestigious Lean & Green award. The award is a part of the innovation programme Sustainable Logistics by Connekt, an independent network of companies and authorities, collaborating to achieve a sustainable improvement in mobility.

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for carbonyl chloride derivatives (CCDs) in Europe by 10% to 20% depending on the specific product.

Brian Pickel has been promoted to vice president of sales of Floratech. In his new position, Pickel will oversee the day-to-day operations of the sales department and will concentrate on accounts in Southern California, the Northeast, and portions of Europe.

HBA’s Beauty Week featured an extensive educational programme addressing a wide range of marketing, product development, international business, skin care and sustainability topics.

Eastman Chemical Company introduces its first commercially available product derived from GEM technology, the proprietary green manufacturing process and winner of the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemical Award in 2009 (Eastman GEM technology was formerly known as the Eastman green biocatalytic process).

International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) will increase global prices for polymers, vinyl monomers, emollients, emulsifiers, preservatives and encapsulates by 10% effective 1 June 2011, or as contracts allow.

Alpine apple seed oil is new from Seatons. This oil is a good source of both oleic and linoleic fatty acids making it highly moisturising, nourishing and a great addition to a wide variety of personal care formulations.

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with P&R Group (Italy) to acquire Vitatene S.A.U., based in León (Spain), a producer of natural carotenoids.

The HallStar Company, a Chicago-based specialty chemistry company, has acquired the B&T S.r.l, a worldwide leader in the development of high-performance natural ingredients based upon olive chemistry for use in personal care products.

Ashland Inc. and International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) have announced that Ashland has agreed to acquire privately owned ISP, a global specialty chemical manufacturer of innovative functional ingredients and technologies.

Eastman Chemical Company introduces its first commercially available product derived from GEM technology, the proprietary green manufacturing process and winner of the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemical Award in 2009 (Eastman GEM technology was formerly known as the Eastman green biocatalytic process).

HBA Global has announced that one of the industry’s most respected champions and brand builders, Dan Brestle, will deliver a keynote speech on Tuesday June 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. in the Special Events Hall of the Javits Center in New York.

Oat Cosmetics has launched a new ECOCERT approved ingredient to add to its comprehensive range of natural active ingredients for healthy skin and hair.

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced that it has signed an agreement with P&R Group (Italy) to acquire Vitatene S.A.U., based in León (Spain), a producer of natural carotenoids.

Grant Industries, Inc. has announced the launch of Gransolve DMI, a highly pure, low odour version of dimethyl isosorbide. This solvent is sustainably derived from renewable corn sugar and is easily formulated to stabilise and deliver active ingredients into the skin for outstanding efficacy and performance attributes.

This year will see the debut of a new feature at SCS Formulate called Ingredients Trails.