Researchers have created a particle emulsifier that can stabilize both oil-in-water emulsions and water-in-oil emulsions. The work suggests the possibility of a truly universal particle-based emulsifier and that similarly effective particles can now be...
Double emulsions can be made in large-scale quantitates with mixing processes newly tested and refined by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Ana Margarida Fernandes has completed research on the creation of stable liquid marbles that comprise water draped in flocculated polymer latexes and stabilized with polyionic liquids.
BB and CC creams, which were mostly confined to Asian markets until a few years ago, have become a phenomenon. Short for blemish balm and color correcting respectively, these products are now predicted to be worth over $67 million in the USA by the end...
Germany-based Lindall Group, a designer and manufacturer of valves, actuators and spray caps for aerosols, has launched its Truspray aerosol technology in the Americas.
Scientists based in France studying the surface tension of surfactant mixtures have found that the dramatic increase in tension that affects the production of cosmetic formulations such as shampoo is caused by the comprehensive aggregation of active ingredients.
Two US chemical suppliers, Innospec Performance Chemicals, have
partnered with Huntsman Corporation to launch SCMI-85 (Sodium
Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate), a new water-soluble surfactant aimed
specifically at the personal care industry.
