solubilization in cleaning and laundrydetergent formulas. The newsurfactant is available in Asia, Europe,Latin America and North America.

Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal CareToday, May-Jun 2013, 8 (3), 11 (Website: http://hpc-today.teknoscienze.com) © Teknoscienze Srl 2013

ASSOCIATEDPRODUCTS

Ashland’s Integra 44 microbiocide isEcocert-certified for naturaldetergents

Ashland Specialty Ingredientsannounced Ecocert, a global certifyingbody for sustainable products, hasverified that Integra 44 microbiocide(EPA registration number 57 978-4)conforms to its standards for use innatural laundry detergents. Themicrobiocide offers broad-spectrumantimicrobial protection in a range ofconsumer and industrial liquidcleaning formulations. Formed fromglycine, the product may be used bymanufacturers seeking to obtain anatural cleaning product labeldesignation. To qualify as an Ecocert‘natural detergent’, a product must nothave more than 5% synthetic content.Certification by the organizationindicates that Integra 44 microbiocideenables detergent manufacturers tomeet Ecocert’s requirement moreeasily. The microbiocide is a fast-acting liquid biocide effective in awide range of formulations and pHvalues. Easy to use and safe tohandle, it is a manufacturing-friendly(broad compatibility with otheringredients, easy to handle) and nowan Ecocert-verified choice forpreserving liquid detergents in anymarketplace. Moreover, it has beendemonstrated to be highly effectiveagainst gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and fungi at low uselevels. Biocide challenge studiesshowed that it is effective onorganisms such as S aureus, Eaerogenes, P vulgaris, P putida, Pfluorescens, C albicans and A niger.In detergent, hand soap and fabricsoftener formulations, Integra 44microbiocide passed the 30-daychallenge test at a low level of 0.20%.

Original Source: Ashland, website:http://www.ashland.com/ (21 Oct 2013) © Ashland 2013

Patent research on disinfectantformulations in home care & personalcare

The disinfectant market is forecast toreach $14 bn by 2017 at a growthrate of 6%/y according to marketresearch reports. A study conductedon patents concerning disinfectants inconsumer products covering Jan2008 to Mar 2013 has shown thatmany patent applications have beenfiled in the USA, Europe and Asiaover the 5-year period, but the rate offiling did not increase. In contrast, incountries such as Spain, Russia andAustria where the total number ofpatents filed was low, the numbersare rising. This is indicative ofgrowing consumer interest indisinfectants. Filers are predominantlycorporate companies such as Henkel,BASF and Procter & Gamble (P&G),with 363, 342 and 341 patents filed,respectively. This implies potentialtechnology commercialization.Universities in the USA including theUniversity of Columbia and theUniversity of Texas have also soughtprotection for their research. In termsof chemical ingredients, the datashowed that patents on germicidaldisinfectants have a lower share andgrowth compared with patents onantimicrobials, antifungals andantiallergens. The focus is on theaddition of halide compounds,particularly fluorides, as disinfectants.Other patents have claimed the useof azoles, peroxides aminocompounds and others as activeingredients. Most patents filed werefor beauty and personal care followedby fabric care applications.

Original Source: HPC, Household and Personal CareToday, May-Jun 2013, 8 (3), 12,13,14,16 (Website:http://hpc-today.teknoscienze.com) © TeknoscienzeSrl 2013

APPLICATIONS

Personal careproducts

Colgate-Palmolive to build newmanufacturing facility for personalcare products

Colgate-Palmolive has announcedthat it will be establishing a major

manufacturing facility in GreenwoodCounty, SC, USA. The company willinvest $196 M and bring in 300 newjobs in the first phase of the project.Colgate-Palmolive will operate in the520,000 sq ft former Guardianbuilding in Hodges. Products to beproduced at the retrofittedGreenwood facility include men’sSpeed Stick deodorant and Softsoapliquid hand soap. The company willship deodorant to US and globalmarkets, and Softsoap to NorthAmerican markets. The company isexpected to begin acceptingapplications for positions in Mar 2014.Officials with knowledge of the projectsaid a Colgate-Palmolive plant in NewJersey will eventually be closed tomake way for the new facility inGreenwood.

In 3Q 2013, Colgate-Palmoliveposted sales of $4.4 bn, up 2%.Profits almost stagnated at $656 M.Its business in emerging countries isflourishing, but the company issuffering from adverse exchangerates. The company is expected tocontinue growing for the rest of theyear.

Original Source: Nikki Haley for Governor, 2013.Found on SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal CareInnovation and Solutions, 16 Oct 2013, (Website:http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com). OriginalSource: Handelsblatt Wirtschafts- und Finanzzeitung,24 Oct 2013, (Website: http://www.handelsblatt.com)(in German) © Verlagsgruppe Handelsblatt GmbH &Co KG 2013

Household products

Low-temperature bleach catalysts forimproved tea stain removal

Clariant has introduced two bleachcatalysts, Peractive MnOx andPeractive MnTACN. These productsare designed for low-temperatureautomatic dishwashing (ADW)applications. The company hasfocused on using manganese-basedbleach catalysts because manganeseis less toxic than many minerals, is animportant trace nutrition element andco-factor in enzymatic processes.Peractive MnOx is non-mutagenic,non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritantand safe to use in consumerproducts. Peractive MnTACN is multi-functional and is excellent in removalof tea stains even at temperaturesbelow 40°C. Peractive MnOx is aneco-friendly and cost-effectivealternative to MnTACN. When

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