RECENT NEWS

To provide cosmetics manufacturers with a broad range of silicone-based choices to create multifunctional products, innovative formulations and fit-to-use applications, Dow Corning and Sensient Cosmetic Technologies/LCW, in partnership with Daito Kasei Kogyo, have created a new “Color Your World” set of concept formulations.

The Alban Muller Group is launching a new range of 100% natural, preservative-free plant extracts – under the name Organic Plant Phytamis.

Greg Torchiana (pictured) has been appointed as president of Presperse.

One of the most important similarities between skin and muscles is that both need an adequate supply of oxygen if they are to produce energy effectively, points out Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (LS), the active ingredients business of Cognis Care Chemicals.

Nalco Company has introduced Fixomer 40, an exclusive anionic emulsion polymer for use in the personal care industry.

Cognis Thai and Thai Oleochemicals Company, a subsidiary of PTT Chemical Public Company, have announced that they have agreed to enter into a 50:50 joint venture for the production and marketing of fatty alcohols.

The 24th International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) International Congress will be held in Osaka, Japan from 16 to 19 October 2006 at the Osaka International Convention Center, and will explore significant developments and changes in the cosmetic sector.

Cognis has acquired polymer specialist Cosmetic Rheologies to enhance its position as a full-range specialities supplier to the cosmetics industry.

Floratech, the US-based supplier of an extensive range of botanically-derived ingredients and specialty particles to the personal care industry, has opened a new 5,700 m2 headquarters which includes an expanded research laboratory, manufacturing facilities and distribution warehouse.

DSM Nutritional Products has announced worldwide price increases for its vitamins, Parsols and Amphisol product range. These price increases are driven by continuously increasing energy, raw material and transportation costs, says the company.

The ANGUS Chemical Company has developed a family of globally compliant additives for the personal care and cosmetics industry.

Croda Personal Care has signed an exclusive agreement with Oxonica, a leading European technology group, to distribute Oxonica’s Optisol, an advanced photostable UV absorber, in the international personal care market.

In partnership alliance with ABITEC Corporation, McIntyre Group has announced the launch of the new Mackaderm line of leave-on skin care raw materials delivering superior emolliency, solvency, pigment-wetting and emulsification to lotions and colour cosmetics.

NK Chemicals has announced the opening of NK Chemicals Asia Pacific based in Hong Kong.

Jeen International has introduced a range of patentpending silicone polymer systems utilising a new novel polymer.

Uniqema Personal Care continues to expand its presence in Asia, announcing – at the Personal Care Ingredients Asia event held recently in Seoul, Korea – a host of speciality ingredients and formulating tools, and its latest formulating contest.

Purac, the world’s largest producer of natural lactic acid and lactates, has strengthened its position in the rapidly growing Asian market with the announcement of its first lactic acid facility – to be constructed in Asia Industrial Estate in Rayong province, Thailand.

COSi, one of Europe’s leading product developers and contract manufacturers of toiletries and colour cosmetics is expanding its research and development team to establish a hair care division and build on its current expertise in skin care.

Greentech has announced details of Protectol, a new soothing active recommended for specialised skin care.

Atrium Biotechnologies has announced the launch of a new line of five unique peptides, developed in France. These well defined biomimetic peptides supported by rigorous scientific studies are efficient tools for anti-ageing, photo damage, suncare, tissue repair, skin whitening and soothing care formulations.