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TRI/Princeton: The Science Behind Your Products

Trends, Research & Innovations - Volume 5, Issue 2

TRI eNewsletter for March 2007

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Industry Updates

P&G Expand Across US Professional Hair Care Market
2/26/2007 - Procter and Gamble (P&G) has made moves to further consolidate its position as market leader in the professional hair care industry following news that a principal beauty store will now stock its products throughout the US. More from CosmeticsDesign...

Cooking Oil Waste May Become Next Generation Biosurfactants
2/21/2007 - Waste cooking oil commonly used in deep fryers at fast-food outlets could be used to develop the next generation of biosurfactants for skin care products, according to a new study. More from CosmeticsDesign...

HBA Announces New Event Innovations
2/14/2007 - Celebrating its 15th year anniversary, HBA has been the leading product development event for the entire cosmetics, personal care, and fragrance industries. Starting in 2007, HBA will be marketed as HBA Global Expo (www.hbaexpo.com) and encompass three industry sectors: Marketing, Technical and Naturals. These key areas will have a focused educational program as well as dedicated exhibits that will provide attendees with the most comprehensive view of the industry--from formula to finish. More from Happi...

Ceiling-Mounted Vison Packager Saves Floor Space
2/28/2007 - A new vision robot can pack cosmetics at high speed while positioned above conveyer belts to save space, its manufacturer claims. The demand for faster line speeds, lower labor costs and greater flexibility in handling multiple packaging formats has pushed the cosmetics industry toward greater automation. More from CosmeticsDesign...

Momentive Adds Multi-Functional Hair Care Silicone to Portfolio
2/22/2007 - Momentive Performance Materials has launched an anionic film-forming emulsion for the hair care segment, Silsoft Style, aimed at providing enhanced manageability and curl retention for styling products. More from CosmeticsDesign...

Phytonutrient: The New Word for Natural?
2/13/2007 - Phytonutrients--ingredients derived from plant extracts--are generating interest globally because of their potential health benefits, according to research by Frost & Sullivan. They are especially experiencing growth in the areas of fortified foods and dietary supplement industries, but also are making headway into cosmetic applications, claims the report. The cosmetic industry continues to reinforce the consumer trend for naturals, and, taking a page from the health foods industry, has more recently seen the rise of "nutricosmetics" containing ingredients for health and well-being effects. More from Cosmetics&Toiletries...


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Member News

Two “Products of the Year” Awards for NIVEA
France (2/15/2007) - On January 18, 2007, two NIVEA star products were awarded “Products of the year” at the Champs-Elysées theatre in Paris. NIVEA BEAUTÉ Ideal Revolution was the winner in the category of mascara. Also awarded was the NIVEA Intimate Fleur d´elle Gel, which was launched into the French market in 2006. More from Beiersdorf AG...

Ciba Specialty Chemicals introduces Ciba® IRGASTAB® BD 100 for the long-term protection of biodiesel fuel
Basel, Switzerland (02.02.2007) - Ciba Specialty Chemicals has introduced Ciba-® IRGASTAB® BD 100, a stabilizer designed to give biodiesel fuel long-term protection against oxidative degradation through biodiesel’s life cycle. More from Ciba...

Cognis at the PCIA 2007 – bringing well-being solutions to the consumer
Germany (2/14/2007) - The stressful and hectic life of many consumers has led many of them to seek ways to relax and rejuvenate – especially in the convenience of their own home. At this year’s Personal Care Ingredients Asia (PCIA) trade show in Guangzhou, China, to be held March 13 to 15, Cognis Care Chemicals (booth 300) and its active ingredients business Laboratoires Sérobiologiques (booth 216) will be presenting concepts and formulation technologies that help manufacturers meet consumers’ desire for an enhanced sense of well-being. All the solutions on show are based on Cognis’ “Feelosophy” concept, meaning that the ingredient and concept development process is oriented towards four key dimensions of a holistic product experience: perception, feel, effect and usage. More from Cognis...

DuPont to Introduce Crop Protection Products with Flumioxazin
WILMINGTON, DE (2/14/2007) - DuPont Crop Protection has reached an agreement with Valent U.S.A. Corporation to access flumioxazin to create new combination herbicide products for soybeans marketed under the DuPont brand. This is another step in the DuPont strategy to provide a wider range of solutions to meet farmers’ needs in conventional, Roundup Ready®, and Optimum™ GAT™ seed systems. More from DuPont...

Kimberly-Clark Health Care Launches Integuseal Microbial Sealant in the United States
ROSWELL, GA (2/6/2007) – Kimberly-Clark Health Care announced today the launch of Kimberly-Clark InteguSeal Microbial Sealant (InteguSeal Microbial Sealant), a first-in-class microbial barrier designed to reduce the risk of skin flora contamination throughout a surgical procedure. InteguSeal Microbial Sealant was unveiled during the annual meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons January 28–30 in San Diego, Calif. More from Kimberly-Clark...

Dow Dramatically Expands Commercial Offering of VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers
New Product Grades Deliver Performance and Processing Benefits for a Wide Range of Applications
Midland, MI (2/19/2007) - The Dow Chemical Company today introduced eight new grades of VERSIFY™ Plastomers and Elastomers, each designed to deliver performance and processing benefits to address specific market needs. More from Dow...

 

TRI's Latest

› TRI Short Course - Don't Forget to Register! Human Hair/Cosmetic Interactions: Fundementals & Methodology will be held on April 24-26, 2007. Deadline to register is March 23rd. For more information and to register, contact the Course Registrar at info@triprinceton.org or at (609) 430-4828.

› TRI Research Advisory Committee Open House - Save the Date! - TRI's Annual Research Advisory Committee Open House will be held on May 17. This year's format will more closely reflect the needs of our industrial customers and include laboratory tours, instrument demonstrations, and one-on-one office meetings with Research Directors and Senior Scientists. It is a great opportunity to find out about our latest scientific advances and techniques and give feedback on how TRI can better serve your R&D requirements. More information will be mailed to you shortly.

› Dr. Peter Kaplan and Dr. Gerardo Callegari attended the 15th NTC Annual Forum in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina on February 25-27, 2007.

› Dr. Gail R. Eaton attended the National Textile Center’s Technical Advisory Committee meeting in Atlanta, GA on January 15-16, 2007. The Technical Advisory Committee consists of industry members who appraise and evaluate the current year NTC proposals for industry impact and relevance to NTC goals.

› 2007 Core Technology Project Scopes Available:
Analysis & Quantification of Hair Damage
The Core Technology Project "Analysis and Quantification of Hair Damage" engages in basic research of interest to those developing new products and ingredients for hair care. By focusing on the understanding and characterization of the substrate, members leverage their research investments to gain new insights in hair care. For more information, download the project scope or contact Dr. Peter Kaplan.

 

2007 Upcoming Events

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