Rhodia’s speciality surfactants business gets a boost
Chemical company Rhodia is increasing and optimising its speciality surfactant production in order to better respond to market demand.
Archives for July 26, 2010
PZ Cussons’ profits rise but revenues flat on currency impact
PZ Cussons has reported a rise in annual profits while adverse currency impacts and a lack of liquidity in Nigeria led to a slight drop in reported revenues.
Silicone company Shin-Etsu launches D5 replacement
The US arm of the Japanese company ShinEtsu has launched a D5 replacement ingredient, DMF-2, which it claims offers enhanced sensory properties for cosmetics.
Personal care drives sales for Croda
Sales are up for Croda on the back of high demand in personal care but predicting future trends remains difficult for the UK-based chemicals company.
Dabur acquires Turkish personal care products manufacturer
India-based FMCG company Dabur India has acquired Hobi Kozmetik, a Turkish manufacturer of personal care products, for $69m (€53m).