11.07.08
Lubrizol Expands Global Personal Care Network
Opens new personal care laboratory in Piscataway, NJ to better serve its
customers in key markets.
With so much of the U.S. personal care industry located on the East Coast, Lubrizol Advanced Materials recently opened a new laboratory in Piscataway, NJ. It’s part of a plan to build on a global network of facilities to support the personal care industry via its Noveon Consumer Specialties business. To acknowledge the new site, Lubrizol invited customers and members of the press to an opening celebration in September.
Tom Malafronte, vice president and general manager, Noveon Consumer Specialties, toasts Lubrizol’s customers for their partnership and strong relationships. |
“With these tools, we can characterize ingredients and measure their performance in product applications,” said Alan Suares, global manager of technical services and applications. “This impacts the overall design of molecules to further scientific knowledge and to maximize performance characteristics, which leads to innovative new materials for our customers.”
The site represents a significant investment in the company’s efforts to better serve its customers.
“We have the facility staffed with scientists who are committed to bringing excellence to our customers in the form of creativity, innovation and technical knowledge,” said Mitch Graham, director of sales, North America. “We look forward to working more closely with our customers to help develop breakthrough products that will ensure significant growth and a brighter future for us all.”
The laboratory currently employs four scientists with the capacity to expand further for future growth.
The research team at the Piscataway site includes (l-r): Yi Yang, Ph.D. senior research chemist, hair fixatives; Hector Hernandez, research chemist, hair fixatives; Jon Toliver, research chemist, hair conditioning; and Wing Li, lab manager and senior research chemist, hair conditioning. |
According to the company, each lab brings innovative new technologies to help meet the needs of its customers as well as provide technical knowledge, formulation and problem solving through an extensive technical service support network.
Pilot Chemical Surfactants Gain CleanGredients Status
Eight of Pilot Chemical Company’s surfactant products have recently been listed with CleanGredients, an online database showcasing independently verified information concerning the human health and environmental attributes of surfactants used in cleaning products. NSF International provided the third-party certification and environmental screening using the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s DfE (Design for the Environment) program, which designates surfactants with especially positive environmental characteristics. The CleanGredients database currently features the following Pilot products: Calfoam ES-302, Calfoam ES-303, Calfoam SLS-30, Calsoft AOS-40, Calsoft L-40, Calsoft LAS-99, Caltaine C-35 and Pilot SXS-40. More info: www.pilotchemical.com
Charkit To Distribute CRM Ingredients
Charkit Chemical Corporation, Norwalk, CT, has entered into a distribution agreement with CRM International, a French producer of personal care and cosmetic ingredients including a line of certified organic products. The new accord enhances Charkit’s ability to offer CRM’s natural and vegetable butters, silk olea oils, waxes and emulsifiers and many other natural ingredients for cosmetic, skin and hair care products as well as smoothening and moisturizing components for therapeutic pharmaceutical applications. CRM, which is recognized by Ecocert, is known for its line of Plantec products that include a variety of moisturizing ingredients. More info: www.charkit.com
Honeywell’s Bolick Honored By Frost & Sullivan
Jack Bolick, president of Honeywell Process Solutions, has been named Frost & Sullivan’s 2008 North American Process Automation Lifetime Achievement Award winner. The honor is given each year to an individual whose career is characterized by a legacy rich in accomplishment and positive influence in the industry served.
Sabinsa Completes REACH Pre-Registration
Sabinsa Corporation has completed pre-registration for REACH, insuring that its ingredients will have market presence and availability in all 27 EU countries plus Norway, Iceland and Lichtenstein. REACH regulations allow only pre-registered substances to be sold after November’s submission deadline. Non-pre-registered substances will be treated as new chemicals and will not be allowed on the market without full registration.
“In an age where there is increased need for manufacturer transparency, product safety and consumer awareness, Sabinsa continues to exceed regulatory requirements and remains committed to ensuring our chemical offerings are safe and effective in improving human heath,” said Shaheen Majeed, marketing director, Sabinsa Corp. More info: www.sabinsa.com
Dermazone To Produce Prescription Drugs
Dermazone Solutions has been given the green light by the Florida Department of Health to produce prescription drugs at its St. Petersburg, FL facility. Already active in over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals and cosmeceutical contract manufacturing, Dermazone can now provide formulating, manufacturing and packaging services for prescription drugs.
Dermazone met the Florida statute requirements and pedigree law requirements by instituting comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensuring the facility is, at all times, working in compliance with the statute, which was designed to “safeguard the public health and promote the public welfare by protecting the public from injury by product use and merchandising deceit involving drugs, devices and cosmetics.” Dermazone developed these SOPs to cover a spectrum of requirements including meeting laboratory standards, transit and storage requirements, authentication requirements, labeling and advertising compliance requirements and pedigree process requirements, according to the company.
Dermazone anticipates that in the next two years, prescription manufacturing will account for approximately 60% of its manufacturing revenues. More info: www.dermazone.com
Botaneco’s Hydresia G2 Approved by Ecocert
Botaneco Specialty Ingredients’ second-generation oleosome product, Hydresia G2, has been authorized by Ecocert as an approved raw material, complying with the standards for ecological and organic cosmetics. Hydresia G2 is a cold-process emulsifying system comprised of oleosomes, naturally-occurring oil reservoirs derived from safflower seeds. Using a proprietary, non-solvent aqueous extraction process, oleosomes are isolated from the seed fully intact, and when used in skin care applications can provide lasting protection to the skin. Hydresia G2 is a natural, renewable replacement for hydrocarbon derived petrolatum, mineral oil and nonionic surfactants, according to the company.
“Botaneco is dedicated to manufacturing its all-natural products to comply with the highest natural production standards while eliminating the use of chemicals and synthetics,” said Andrew Baum, president and chief executive officer of Botaneco’s parent company, SemBioSys. “The Ecocert authorization validates our product and production process with the most internationally recognized symbol for natural and organic raw materials.” More info: www.botaneco.ca
Sensient Acquires T-Cote Titanium Dioxide Line
Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, South Plainfield, NJ, has purchased the T-Cote line of microfine titanium dioxide from Particle Sciences Inc., Bethlehem, PA. Dr. Carol Landi, general manager of Sensient Cosmetic Technologies/ LCW North America, expects T-Cote to further strengthen its position in the inorganic sunscreen market.
Pycnogenol Receives GMP Certification
Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract available from Horphag Research, has earned Good Manufac-turing Practice (GMP) certification by the French Health Products Safety Agency (AFSSAPS). Pycnogenol is being manufactured by Biolandes in a dedicated extraction plant exclusively for Horphag Research. Biolandes has increased capacity to handle increased demand. The manufacturing facility is located in southwestern France and is surrounded by the maritime pine forests. More info: www.pycnogenol.com
Soliance Forms U.S. Subsidiary
Soliance SA, a French active ingredients supplier to the cosmetics industry, has formed a new subsidiary, Soliance US Corporation. While the company has been operating in the U.S. for the past 10 years, it contends this new subsidiary will be the basis for further developments in R&D and industrial operations in the U.S. Soliance’s products include Vegetan (dihydroxyacetone–DHA), hyaluronic acid and a range of active ingredients that include Easyliance, Dakaline and Renovhyal.
Paolo Marchesi, previously in charge of Soliance’s export activities, has been named vice president of sales and chief operating officer for Soliance U.S. Corp. More info: p.marchesi@soliance.com
Naterra Buys Baby Magic Line
Naterra International Inc. has acquired the Baby Magic brand from Ascendia Brands. Naterra will immediately begin marketing and distributing the entire line, including Baby Magic Gentle Baby Wash and the Baby Magic Gentle Baby Lotion.
“Baby Magic is a well recognized brand that has been trusted by moms for more than 100 years and we are excited to add Baby Magic to our company’s portfolio of mass market brands,” said Todd First, vice president of sales and marketing for Naterra.
More info: www.naterra.com
Ambi Names Annual Scholarship Winners
The Ambi Skincare brand of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. has named the five winners of its second annual scholarship in science and medicine, a program designed to recognize, reward and support African American and Hispanic women. The scholarship was inspired by its first recipient, Karen Morris-Priester. As the first grandmother to graduate Yale Medical School, the 44-year old Pennsylvania native’s story exemplified desire, drive and commitment to making a difference in her community as a physician.
This year, the following women have been awarded $10,000 toward tuition for any science or medicine program: Natalia Cortez of San Leandro, CA (Touro University); Charlene James of Cary, NC (Indiana University at Bloomington); Kellie Middleton of Norcross, GA (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine); Stephanie Sanchez of Tucson, AZ (University of Arizona); and Ebonee Tabb of Lawrenceville, GA (Georgia Perimeter College). They were chosen from more than 3000 entries.
“We’re honored to support these extraordinary individuals and encourage more women to follow their dreams in the fields of science and medicine,” said Denna Singleton, product director of Ambi Skincare. More info: www.ambiskincare.com
Ambi Names Annual Scholarship Winners
The Ambi Skincare brand of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. has named the five winners of its second annual scholarship in science and medicine, a program designed to recognize, reward and support African American and Hispanic women. The scholarship was inspired by its first recipient, Karen Morris-Priester. As the first grandmother to graduate Yale Medical School, the 44-year old Pennsylvania native’s story exemplified desire, drive and commitment to making a difference in her community as a physician.
This year, the following women have been awarded $10,000 toward tuition for any science or medicine program: Natalia Cortez of San Leandro, CA (Touro University); Charlene James of Cary, NC (Indiana University at Bloomington); Kellie Middleton of Norcross, GA (University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine); Stephanie Sanchez of Tucson, AZ (University of Arizona); and Ebonee Tabb of Lawrenceville, GA (Georgia Perimeter College). They were chosen from more than 3000 entries.
“We’re honored to support these extraordinary individuals and encourage more women to follow their dreams in the fields of science and medicine,” said Denna Singleton, product director of Ambi Skincare. More info: www.ambiskincare.com