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L-Lactic Acid - A Safe Antimicrobial for Home- and Personal Care
Formulations
B. Boomsma, E. Bikker, E. Lansdaal, P. Stuut
Research Objectives: An evaluation of the antimicrobial mechanism and efficacy of Lactic Acid, alone and in synergy with surfactants.
Methods: Assessment of studies carried out according to the EN 1276 European Standard for evaluation of bactericidal efficacy of disinfecting liquids. The EN 1276 Standard is a Quantitative Suspension Test for the assessment of the bactericidal activity of chemical antiseptics and disinfectants that evaluates how effectively the product causes a reduction in the number of viable bacterial cells of relevant test microorganisms.
Results: In absence of surfactants, Lactic Acid is especially effective against Gram-negative bacteria. Gram-positive bacteria are generally less sensitive to Lactic Acid but are rendered susceptible by surfactants. This synergy gives the combination of surfactants and Lactic Acid a broad spectrum antimicrobial activity in cleaning products. In the appropriate combination, Lactic Acid and surfactants work in symphony. Various combinations of Lactic Acid and surfactants act as broad spectrum antibacterial formulations. Other secondary ingredients, such as preservatives, chelating agents and alcohols, can boost the bactericidal action of Lactic Acid.
Conclusions: Lactic Acid is a safe, biobased and biodegradable option for antimicrobial products and formulations, with proven broad range efficacy against bacteria and viruses...
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SEPAWA Congress 2017 in Berlin
Pre-Registration Closes on September 27th
Online Registration for this year's SEPAWA Congress will close next week.
Register online by 27th September latest to save time and money!
On your arrival you can easily pick up your ticket at the Pre-Registration Desk.
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Cargill Beauty News / New People
David Bothorel is appointed Distributor & Account Manager EMEA in the sales team, based in Paris La Défense.
David has a master in Chemistry completed by a Degree in Cosmetics. David joins us with more than 20 years experiences within the personal care industry and
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The 7th HPCI Congress CEE in Poland Warsaw is Opening its Doors next Week
For the second time, the event will be held in cooperation with CosmeticsBusiness Poland. This partnership brings an even wider range of products and services to the exhibition and already proved last year that it is exactly the right concept for the future of this event.The exhibition shows an exclusive range of products and services covering the entire value creation chain from raw materials to production and packaging of cosmetics, washing and cleansing products. More than 270 represented companies will showcase, their ingredients, packaging products and services. The show features solutions for labelling and identification marking, machines for manufacturing, filling and packaging. Contract manufacturers, private label producers and service providers offer developmental work, safety assessments and consultancy
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Daan Thorn Leeson Has Joined Lonza Consumer Care as Global Head of Skin Care Technology for its Personal Care Businesses
Based in South Plainfield, NJ (USA), Thorn Leeson leads the development of new products and assists in building Lonza's reputation as a solution provider in the highly competitive skin care market.
Thorn Leeson is a 17-year-veteran of the personal care industry, with particular focus in
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Dermatest - New Acquisition by Eurofins, to Strengthen our Footprint in the Cosmetics Testing Industry
Strengthening our Footprint in the Cosmetics Testing Industry in welcoming Eurofins Dermatest Pty Ltd, to the group, Yann Agustin, Managing Director South Europe, Eurofins Consumer Products Testing, stated:
"Apart from providing Eurofins with a very good entry into the Cosmetic testing market in Australia, Dermatest will allow Eurofins to become the worldwide reference in Sunscreen testing
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Symrise again Certified as a "Green Company"
DQS CFS GmbH, the German Association for Sustainability, has again certified Symrise as a "Green Company." In explaining its decision, the association stated that the fragrance and flavoring manufacturer satisfied the international requirements of the Global Conformance Program to the utmost. Symrise is therefore allowed to use the "Green Company" label over the next three years
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