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Jan 03 2020

Skin irritation potential of graphene-based materials using a non-animal test

Besides inhalation, skin contact may be considered one of the most relevant exposure routes to graphene-based materials (GBMs). However, very few data on the cutaneous toxicity of these materials are available, so far. A recently published study is focused on skin irritation potential of a panel of GBMs...

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Jan 02 2020

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Evaluation of alkenones as a structuring agent for lipsticks

Sonja Schulte

Waxes are used as structuring agents in lipsticks. There are a variety of waxes combined in a single lipstick to provide good stability, pleasant texture, and good pay‐off. Due to a significant growth for natural, green, and sustainable products, there is a constant search for alternatives to animal‐derived and petroleum‐derived...

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Dec 18 2019

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Croda awarded in the United Kingdom

Sonja Schulte

The company is celebrating being voted the most admired company in the British chemical sector for the third year running, as well as being named the sixth most admired company in Britain. The Yorkshire headquartered Company, was recognised at the renowned ‘Management Today’ awards at Claridge’s Hotel, London on the...

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Dec 16 2019

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Givaudan signs UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C

Sonja Schulte

The Company is joining the global movement of leading companies committed to set 1.5°C science-based emissions reduction targets aligned with a net-zero future. Givaudan announced recently that it has signed the pledge “Business Ambition for 1.5°C” proposed by the United Nations to aim for net-zero value chain emissions by 2050....

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The award was accepted by Ms. Asha Ramesh (left), Sabinsa USA’s CEO at an awards ceremony

Dec 12 2019

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Sabinsa awarded for dynamic growth in USA

Sonja Schulte

When the fastest growing 50 companies in New Jersey were announced by NJBIZ, a leading business journal in the state, the company was pleased to be identified as the 15th of the Fast 50....

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Green bottles of liquid soap on white background

Dec 11 2019

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Natural starch can replace petrochemical-based products

Sonja Schulte

Nouryon has introduced a certified natural starch that can replace petrochemical-based products in a variety of personal care applications. "Amaze Nordic Barley", derived from barley starch, addresses the fast-growing growing consumer demand for natural, biodegradable and clean label ingredients. The product is the result of a partnership between the company...

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Skin irritation potential of graphene-based materials using a non-animal test

Evaluation of alkenones as a structuring agent for lipsticks

Croda awarded in the United Kingdom

Givaudan signs UN’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C

Sabinsa awarded for dynamic growth in USA

Natural starch can replace petrochemical-based products

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