Vectra Visual achieves sustainability certification with the Sustainable Green Printing Partnership

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications for print manufacturers, announced today Vectra Visual of Columbus, Ohio has achieved SGP certification.

Clariant Active Ingredients launches pioneering skin care ingredient to combat effects to skin from circadian rhythm disruption 

B-Circadin™ is extracted from the Lespedeza Capitata plant, grown and harvested in South Korea where it is used for its medicinal properties. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, announces the launch of its ground-breaking active skin care ingredient, B-Circadin, to fight the effects of skin damage caused by disruption to the skin’s circadian rhythm, frequently altered by stressors in daily life. Developed by Clariant Active Ingredients, B-Circadin maintains the vital synchronization of the skin’s circadian cycle, rapidly improving the complexion while decreasing puffiness and dark circles. B-Circadin will be showcased through Rhythm n’ Blue Serum sheet mask at the in-cosmestics show in Amsterdam from April 17-19.

FDA Approval for Total Circular Compounds® Containing Recycled HDPE

FDA Approval for Total Circular Compounds® Containing Recycled HDPE. 
(Photo: Total, PR029)The US Food and Drug Administration has determined that Total’s secondary recycling process at its Antwerp Belgium site for the production of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Circular Compounds is effective in reducing contaminants from Post-Consumer Recycled HDPE (PCR-HDPE) material to an extent which allows for its use in food packaging.

Clariant set to take hair care by storm with new Genadvance hair conditioning ingredients 

Clariant set to take hair care by storm with new Genadvance™ hair conditioning ingredients. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today opens the door to new innovative hair care formats for tackling damaged, dry, or thin, lifeless hair with the launch of a new generation of conditioning ingredients, Genadvance.

Clariant Launches New EQius™ Brand for Humidity-Control Packaging Solutions 

Clariant Launches New EQius™ Brand for Humidity-Control Packaging Solutions. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, and its Healthcare Packaging business unit, is introducing a new brand name to encompass all of the products and technology related to equilibrium relative humidity (ERH) stabilization.

Henkel erweitert den Einsatz von Regranulat in der flexiblen Verpackung seiner Waschmittel

Henkel erweitert den Einsatz von Regranulat in der flexiblen Verpackung seiner Waschmittel. 
(Foto: Mondi, PR088)Wien, 17. April 2018 – Der Konsumgüterkonzern Henkel ist entschlossen, den Mehrwert für seine Kunden zu steigern und gleichzeitig seine Umweltbilanz weiter zu optimieren. Um das erklärte Ziel zu erreichen, seine Wirtschaftlichkeit bis 2030 zu verdreifachen – auch „Faktor 3“ genannt –, muss das Unternehmen diese pro Jahr um 5 bis 6 Prozent steigern. Aus diesem Grund hatte Henkel sich auf der Suche nach einer Lösung zur intensiveren Wiederverwertung seiner Kunststoffabfälle in einem hochfunktionellen, ästhetisch gefälligen Verbundmaterial für flexible Verpackungen an seinen langjährigen Partner Mondi gewandt.

Clariant reveals BeautyForward® – Edition III new trends and inspirational cosmetics formulations 

Clariant BeautyForward® III Key Visual. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, presents trendy formulations, “hot” ingredients and new textures that capture four consumer trends having a big influence on the beauty business in BeautyForward – Edition III.

Archroma and Montega Italy join hands to help enhance the standards of Pakistan’s garment industry

ArchromaArchroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals, and Montega S.r.l., Italy, (Montega) announce a collaboration aimed at supporting the fast-growing garment and apparel industry in Pakistan, particularly in the denim segment. The joint efforts will focus on fostering excellence in the finishing of textile garments.