Scientists at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) have created a new device that may potentially replace the process of water disinfection using chlorine. The new technology produces a unique reagent of sodium ferrate. Unlike water chlorination, the use of sodium ferrate as a disinfecting reagent does not form toxic substances throughout the […]
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Clariant and Global Bioenergies collaborate on new bio-based polymer
Clariant and Global Bioenergies have announced the development of a new bio-based polymer for cosmetic creams and lotions, which is derived from renewable isobutene. Developed with Global Bioenergies’ sugar-based isobutene, Clariant’s new ingredient is a rheology modifier that influences formulation viscosity and achieves specific sensorial and texturising properties for creams and lotions. It contains more […]
Mass-balanced palm certification at Inolex
Inolex will now offer RSPO certified mass-balanced palm across its full product line. An active member of the Roundtable on Sustainably Sourced Palm Oil (RSPO) since 2012, Inolex has obtained certification in 2017 by the RSPO to supply mass-balanced palm to customers. The company has been working toward this comprehensive offering as part of its […]
Membership boom at society
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC), which serves the unique education and networking needs of cosmetic science professionals in North America, announced that its membership has exceeded 5,000 individuals for the first time since its founding in 1945. “Now more than 5,000 members strong, SCC continues to significantly impact our industry,” said Peter Tsolis, 2017 […]
Alcami unveils new sales office in Cambridge, MA
Alcami Corporation, a leading provider of custom end-to-end development and manufacturing services for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, announces the opening of a new sales office in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, the technology hub of the Boston metro area. The Kendall Square facility will support robust customer growth and connect Alcami to the forefront […]
AkzoNobel and Evonik start membrane electrolysis operation
The production of Neolyse Ibbenbüren GmbH, a joint venture of AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals and Evonik Industries AG at the AkzoNobel site in Ibbenbüren (Germany), is off to a successful start. The plant with its state-of-the-art membrane technology has an annual capacity of 120,000 metric tons of potassium hydroxide solution and 75,000 metric tons of chlorine […]
CordenPharma announces revamped Executive Leadership Team
CordenPharma is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. Riku Heikki Rautsola as the new Chief Executive Officer & President, CordenPharma, Dr. Walter Kittl as its new Chief Operating Officer and as of May 2018, Heiko Serwe as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dr. Riku Rautsola has an extensive global executive career spanning over […]
Stora Enso launches bio-based lignin to replace fossil-based materials
Lignin is one of the main building blocks of a tree and makes up 20-30% of the composition of wood. Yet it has traditionally been discarded by the pulp and paper industries. However, Stora Enso has recognised the potential of this versatile raw material, which can be used in a range of applications where fossil-based […]
Sensient acquires Peruvian colour maker GlobeNatural
Sensient Technologies has acquired the natural colour business of Peruvian company GlobeNatural. GlobeNatural sources and manufactures raw materials including cochineal derivatives, annatto derivatives, turmeric derivatives, anthocyanins and chlorophyll for natural colouring. The acquired business, which will operate as Sensient Natural Colors Peru, will help Sensient to expand its reach in the growing natural foods segment. […]
Lubrizol to Exhibit at PaintIndia 2018
The Lubrizol Corporation announces it will exhibit at PaintIndia 2018, which will be held March 8-10 in Mumbai, India. Lubrizol will exhibit in booth C3B, showcasing its latest component technology innovations for paints and coatings as well as digital inks. Some of these new innovations include: Aptalon polyamide polyurethane technology that provides outstanding protection and […]