December 3, 2024 Trends to Watch in 2025 for the Beauty and Personal Care Industry
As 2024 concludes, the cosmetic industry is poised for a transformative 2025, driven by sustainability, biotechnology, and innovation. Independent Che…
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September 9, 2024 Discover the Benefits of Cerita Depilatory Wax 25-28B: A Superior Hair Removal Solution
When it comes to achieving smooth, hair-free skin, there’s no better option than Cerita Depilatory Wax 25-28B. The premium choice for safe and effecti…
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December 30, 2019 Sorbitol: A Natural Sugar Substitute
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol found in fruits and other plants which is used as a sugar substitute sweetener. It is about 60% as sweet as table sugar, i…
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December 19, 2019 Benefits of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a polyphenolic compound naturally found in peanuts, grapes, red wine, and some berries. Polyphenols are micronutrients that are packed…
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December 12, 2019 Product Overview: Dipotassium Phosphate & Tripotassium Phosphate
Independent Chemical offers Dipotassium Phosphate and Tripotassium Phosphate. These water soluble salts have a number of applications in food processi…
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December 5, 2019 How Do Surfactants Work?
Independent Chemical Corporation offers a wide range of surfactants for a variety of applications. Surfactants, or surface-active agents, are a primar…
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November 26, 2019 Independent Chemical Offers Food Grade Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (SAPP)
Sodium acid pyrophosphate (SAPP), also known as disodium pyrophosphate, is a white, water soluble solid that has many applications in the food industr…
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November 19, 2019 What is Beeswax?
Independent Chemical offers several beeswax blends for cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. So what is beeswax? Quite simply, be…
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November 11, 2019 Product Overview: Alkylene 306 & Alkylene 408 Multi-Use Surfactants
Alkylene 306 and Alkylene 408 are multi-use surfactants supplied by Independent Chemical Corporation. These products act as detergents, wetting agents…
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October 30, 2019 Use of Aluminum Salts in Antiperspirants
Independent Chemical Corporation provides commonly used aluminum salts including Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate (CAS 11097-68-0; 11089-92-2) and Aluminu…
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October 23, 2019 Sodium Tripolyphosphate’s Many Uses
Sodium tripolyphosphate (STPP), also known as sodium triphosphate, is the sodium salt of triphosphoric acid. It is frequently used as a food preservat…
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October 15, 2019 Kathon CG: An Effective Broad Spectrum Preservative
Kathon CG is a broad-spectrum preservative for rinse-off personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, body washes, and shower…
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October 8, 2019 Applications of Manganese Nitrate
Manganese nitrate is a white crystalline hygroscopic solid with acidic odor that is used mainly as a colorant for ceramics and porcelain and as a cata…
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September 30, 2019 Commercial and Industrial Uses of Potassium Aluminum Sulfate
Potassium aluminum sulfate, also known as potassium alum or potash alum, is the potassium double sulfate of aluminum with chemical formula KAl(SO4)2.…
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September 23, 2019 What is Sodium Carbonate, or Soda Ash, Used For?
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…
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September 10, 2019 Ammonium Benzoate’s Varied Uses
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…
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September 4, 2019 DMDM Hydantoin: An Effective Cosmetic Preservative
DMDM hydantoin is a low-cost, highly effective preservative that offers protection against a broad spectrum of microorganisms, including Gram-positive…
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August 29, 2019 Typical Applications for Propylene Glycol and Dipropylene Glycol
Propylene glycol is an organic alcohol that sees use as an ingredient in a variety of products. Typical applications range from food & nutrition to fr…
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August 23, 2019 What's the Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
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 diffi…
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August 16, 2019 PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil in Cosmetics & Personal Care
PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative of castor oil that serves as a multifunctional emulsifier, surfactant, and fo…
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August 8, 2019 What is Tricalcium Phosphate?
Tricalcium phosphate is a calcium salt of phosphoric acid that is commonly used as an ingredient in food products and nutritional supplements. In food…
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July 30, 2019 Laureth-4 & Laureth-23: Multipurpose Ingredients for Cosmetics & Personal Care Products
Laureth-4 and Laureth-23 are polyoxyethers of lauryl alcohol that are used in cosmetics and personal care products. Both Laureth-4 and Laureth-23 func…
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July 22, 2019 Independent Chemical Offers Carbomer 940
Carbomer 940 is a white powder, crosslinked polyvinyl carboxy polymer that is used as a viscosity enhancer, gelling agent, and suspension agent. It is…
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July 17, 2019 Is Sodium Benzoate Safe in Cosmetics?
Sodium benzoate is a salt of benzoic acid that is found naturally in cranberries, prunes, plums, apples, and other fruits. It is used in a wide variet…
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July 10, 2019 Mineral Waxes for Personal Care Products
Mineral waxes used in cosmetics include ozokerite, ceresin, paraffin, and microcrystalline wax. Ozokerite and ceresin wax are derived from coal and sh…
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June 27, 2019 Why Zinc Should Be Part of Your Skin Care Regimen
Zinc is an essential element for many biological processes and is present within every cell in your body. It plays an important role in supporting imm…
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June 20, 2019 The Krameria Plant: A Natural Healing Remedy from the Andes Mountains
The Krameria plant, also known as Rhatany, is a flowering shrub native to the Americas that can be found in dry high elevation habitats, most notably…
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June 7, 2019 Triethyl Citrate: A Natural Ingredient with Many Uses
Triethyl Citrate (CAS 77-93-0) is an ester of citric acid with several industrial and consumer applications. It is produced via fermentation of ethano…
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May 23, 2019 Nesatol by Vevy Europe: A Safe Oil for Skin Care Products
Independent Chemical offers Nesatol, a safe and effective skin care oil produced by VEVY EUROPE. VEVY EUROPE is known for its longstanding experience…
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May 3, 2019 Sodium Citrate’s Commercial Applications
Sodium Citrate is the natural sodium salt of citric acid. It retains citric acid’s sour taste and is used as a sour salt flavor additive and as a food…
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April 1, 2019 Common Uses of Citric Acid
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 veget…
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March 12, 2019 Global Market Demand for Acetic Acid Projected to Remain Strong
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 growt…
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July 17, 2018 Poliglicoleum®: A Powerful Solubilizer for the Cosmetic Industry
Solubilizers are widely used in cosmetic and personal care products to improve solubility of hydrophobic substances into water solutions. They play a…
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July 16, 2018 LANOLIDE EXTRA®: The Safe and Easy Synthetic Lanolin Substitute for Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Use
Lanolin is an animal-derived raw material of worldwide interest for the formulation of cosmetic and dermo-pharmaceutical finished products. However, p…
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February 28, 2018 Most popular/abundant chemicals & chemical compounds in each U.S. state
There’s not question that chemicals are important part of life. They are in building materials, cosmetics, jewelry, household cleaning products, and m…
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February 23, 2018 Most Common Chemicals in Women’s Makeup
The makeup industry in 2017 was reported to cost more than $440 billion. In addition, the average person owns approximately 40 different makeup produc…
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February 1, 2018 Ginger All: The Root’s Uses and Benefits
When one needs a remedy for their ailments, they needn’t look too far beyond what nature already produces. Many fruits and vegetables have benefits, b…
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December 20, 2017 10 Quick Benefits of Caffeine
Caffeine has several hidden benefits that we’re sure you didn’t know about. Industrial chemical suppliers often have the ingredient available for purc…
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November 28, 2017 Scents-sational Season: DIY Products for Cleaning Your Home
The holiday season is in full force for people across the country. Families and friends often travel to other homes for the festivities. This can be a…
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November 24, 2017 Winter Season Preparations
For many cities across the country, the weather is slowly inching closer to the freezing temperatures. With this colder weather comes snow, slush, fro…
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November 10, 2017 Let’s Talk About Cranberries
The month of November is home to one of the biggest holidays of the year: Thanksgiving. This holiday alone sells over 45 million turkeys in the U.S. e…
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November 3, 2017 2017 Chem-E Car Competition in Minneapolis Reaction
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August 18, 2017 Shark Liver Oil and its Uses
Shark liver oil naturally contains squalene in significant amounts, with vitamin E and other compounds in smaller amounts. Shark liver oil has been lo…
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August 15, 2017 Echinacea: The Common Cold Hero
Echinacea is a native North American coneflower that was discovered and used as a traditional herbal remedy for more than 400 years by the Great Plain…
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August 14, 2017 What you Never knew about Locust Bean Gum
Locust Bean Gum, also known as Carob Bean Gum, is a naturally derived from the seeds of the carob tree from the Mediterranean area. The Mediterranean…
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August 7, 2017 8 Benefits of Vitamin D
Often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin”, Vitamin D is essential to overall health. Unlike other vitamins, vitamin D can be made by your body when…
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August 3, 2017 Uses for Beeswax You Never Knew About
Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honey bees. Chemically, beeswax consists mainly of esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols.There ar…
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August 1, 2017 The Benefits of Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a vitamin found in sweet potato, mango, carrots, spinach, fish liver oils, oatmeal and more. It increases your immune system, keeping you…
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July 31, 2017 Arnica: Natural Healer
Arnica is one of the most beneficial substances available in nature, with the power to relieve many of the common aches, pains, and injuries that aris…
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July 26, 2017 15 Amazing Benefits of Castor Oil
Castor oil has been around for centuries, and has been widely used for medicinal purposes in Africa and the Mediterranean. It is one of the first vege…
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July 25, 2017 Broccoli: now good for your skin too?
Broccoli has simply outdone itself. Now, the oil made from broccoli sprouts is gaining attention in beauty due to it’s many unbelievable benefits. Bro…
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July 24, 2017 11 Things You didn’t Know About Rosemary
Some of the most interesting and unique health benefits of rosemary include its ability to boost memory, improve mood, reduce inflammation, relieve pa…
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July 13, 2017 Ginseng and its Benefits
Both American Ginseng and Asian Ginseng are believed to provide an energy boost, lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, reduce stress, promote rela…
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July 10, 2017 The (Other) Benefit of Pumice that You Never Knew About!
You may have heard of pumice stone, with its abilities to soften rough skin and assist in amazing pedicures, but did you know… a different mixture of…
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June 20, 2017 Citric Acid and its Remedies
Citric Acid is present in large quantities in juicy fruits such as limes, oranges, grapefruits, kiwis, strawberries, apples, pears, cherries and raspb…
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June 20, 2017 Salicylic Acid: Skincare Hero
Salicylic acid is a key ingredient in many skin-care products for the treatment of seborrhoeic dermatitis, acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns, keratosis…
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June 16, 2017 The Benefits of Argan Oil
Argan oil has been proven to have amazing effects on skin, hair, nails, and more. The New York Times called argan oil “liquid gold,” with proven benef…
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June 16, 2017 Lactic Acid: The Skin Superstar You Never Knew About!
Lactic acid is one of many cosmetic ingredients, derived from (sour) milk, and is known for its skin softening abilities. It works as a form of alpha…
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