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Common Hydroxy Acids for Consumer Skin Care Products
April 29, 2019

Look into the wide array of consumer skin care products on the market today and you will inevitably see hydroxy acids listed as active ingredients in many of them. Used for centuries for skin rejuvenation, hydroxy acids weaken the bonds that hold dead skin cells together and promote exfoliation, revealing the healthy skin cells underneath. They are also used in slightly higher concentrations to help improve skin pigment and texture.

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The Many Applications of Borax Decahydrate
April 23, 2019

Borax Decahydrate, also known as Sodium Tetraborate Decahydrate or simply Borax, is a naturally occurring compound used widely in detergents and cleaning agents. A salt of boric acid, its typical form is a white powder consisting of soft water-soluble crystals. Its anti-fungal properties make it useful in treating certain skin conditions, and it is also used in pest control applications. Borax has several industrial applications as well, including use as a flux to eliminate undesired metal oxides and use in flame retardants.

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Use of Alpha Olefin Sulfonate in Sulfate-Free Detergents
April 15, 2019

Alpha Olefin Sulfonate is a type of non-sulfate anionic surfactant widely used today in shampoos and other bath products due to its skin mildness, cleaning and foaming characteristics and its ability to mix well with water to remove dirt and oils.

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Common Uses of Citric Acid
April 01, 2019

Citric acid is one of the most common food additives and is also commonly found in cleaners and cosmetics. This organic acid occurs naturally in vegetables and fruits, with its highest concentration occurring in citrus fruits. Until the early 20th century, the production of citric acid for commercial applications involved extraction from citrus fruits such as lemons. When it was discovered that citric acid could be acquired more cheaply via fermentation, this became the standard production method. Today the mold Aspergillus niger is typically used for commercial production.

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Global Market Demand for Acetic Acid Projected to Remain Strong
March 12, 2019

The global market for acetic acid is projected to reach $16 billion USD by 2024 according to a new report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Demand growth will be driven largely by usage in the production of Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM), an essential component of many consumer and industrial products. Acetic acid use in Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) will also play a significant role, as increased production of synthetic fabrics and fibers adds to market demand. Complementing these primary growth drivers will be usage in the global food industry, which will see a compound annual growth rate of at least 4% during this period.

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Independent Chemical – Your Source for 1,3 Butylene Glycol
March 05, 2019

The global market for 1,3 Butylene Glycol (CAS 107-88-0) is projected to grow to $178.5 million by 2024, up from $127.8 million in 2017, according to a new study published by Research and Markets. Butylene glycol is a four-carbon alcohol widely used in cosmetics for moisture retention. It also sees use in food products for its antimicrobial properties and is used as a stabilizing agent in various pharmaceutical applications as well as in polymers and resins. Growth in the cosmetics industry, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, is expected to be the primary driver in demand growth over the next several years.

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