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What is Sodium Carbonate, or Soda Ash, Used For?
September 23, 2019

Sodium carbonate, commonly known as soda ash in its anhydrous form, is the sodium salt of carbonic acid with the chemical formula Na2CO3. Soda ash has several diversified uses across a number of industries.

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Independent Chemical Offers DesaDrops by Vevy Europe
September 16, 2019

DesaDrops is a 40% Desamine ® (Vevy codex 19.0372) gelled solution that is used as a substitute for classical neutralizers such as AMP (aminomethylpropanol), TEA, sodium hydroxide, etc. in the same percentages of use.

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Ammonium Benzoate’s Varied Uses
September 10, 2019

Ammonium benzoate (CAS 1863-63-4) is the ammonium salt of benzoic acid. Also known as benzoic acid ammonium salt, it is a coarse white powder that is widely used for its antimicrobial properties in cosmetics, personal care, and various other types of consumer products.

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DMDM Hydantoin: An Effective Cosmetic Preservative
September 04, 2019

DMDM hydantoin is a low-cost, highly effective preservative that offers protection against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, yeasts, and molds. It is recommended for use in rinse-off and leave-on personal care applications including facial cleansers, hand cleansers, body cleansers, hair shampoos, hair conditioners, moist towelettes, sun care, and skin care.

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Typical Applications for Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol
August 29, 2019

Propylene glycol is an organic alcohol that sees use as an ingredient in a variety of products. Typical applications range from food & nutrition to fragrances & perfumes, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, inks, paints, coatings, and more.

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What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
August 23, 2019

Baking powder and baking soda are both leavening agents which are used to help make baked goods rise. To the untrained eye, the two products are difficult to tell apart and often confused for one another. Indeed, many minor baking disasters have resulted from accidentally substituting one for the other so it’s helpful to know the difference when working in the kitchen!

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