Tech Library - polypropylene

Mar 6, 2013 | Article

Selecting Polymers for Personal Care Applications

Polymer chemistry is diverse, defined as large molecules made up of chains or rings of linked repeating units (simple reactive building block compounds); formed from smaller molecules (monomers)...

Jan 5, 2011 | Article

Cosmetic Composition Comprising At Least One Elastomeric Anionic Polyurethane And At Least One Non-ionic Thickener

Among the hair care products for hair fixing that are most widely available on the cosmetics market, mention may be made of spray compositions in aerosols or pump-action bottles such as lacquers...

Jul 23, 2009 | Article

Film Forming – Methods and Materials

By Nick Morante

Film forming properties are very important in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Products must contain film formers in order to perform as described and advertised. Film formers provide...

Apr 26, 2007 | Article

UV Absorbers in Cosmetic Packaging

By Nick Morante

The use of UV absorbers, or sunscreens, on cosmetic packaging is very important. UV light can adversely affect the natural and synthetic pigments and dyes, vitamins, lipids, fatty acids, and flavors...

Nov 1, 2006 | Article

Innovative Product Development and Global Perspectives on the Environment

This edition of the SpecialChem Cosmetic Newsletter focuses on the role of functional ingredients in personal care products and accessories, environmental issues, fragrance news and cosmetic...