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is expected to expand at a compound
annual growth rate of 7.1% through
2024. Demand for fragrance
ingredients in the soaps and
detergents segment is poised to hit
500,000 tonnes by 2024. In Europe,
the market is projected to expand by
5.5% during 2018–2024, while the
fastest growth rate will be
witnessed by Asia Pacific. Major
players in the segment include
Firmenich, Ventos, BASF, Givaudan
and Frutarom.
Original Source: Chemical Weekly, 30 Oct
2018, 178 (Website: http://www.
chemicalweekly.com) ã Sevak Publications &
Chemical Weekly Database P Ltd 2018
APPLICATIONS
Personal care
products
BRB showcases new speciality
silicones portfolio at in-cosmetics
Asia 2018
At in-cosmetics Asia 2018 in
Bangkok, Thailand, BRB exhibited its
new speciality silicones portfolio, with
the support of new attractive
formulations. BRB’s plant in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, has started
production of BRB 423 (INCI: cetyl
PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone). It is an
elegant nonionic silicone emulsifier,
manufactured via grafting alkyl
(hydrophobic) and polyether
(hydrophilic) groups onto a silicone
backbone, specifically designed to
produce water-in-oil emulsions. BRB
423 has great ability to emulsify ester,
mineral and vegetable oils, waxes,
butters and UV filters. It can emulsify
up to 30% of oil content. It is suitable
for both hot and cold processed w/o
emulsions. Due to its unique
structure, BRB 423 can provide
versatile textures such as white and
transparent lotions and creams, gel-
creams and rich emulsions. BRB 423
also acts as a ‘connecting bridge’
between water-in-oil systems,
delivering the benefits of protection,
water resistance and elegance
attributed to water-in-oil formulations
but without the greasiness typical of
these systems.
Original Source: BRB, 2018. Found on
SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care
Innovation and Solutions, 30 Oct 2018,
(Website: http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.
com)
January 2019
SURFACTANTS
Henkel unveils Nature Box beauty
brand with 100% cold pressed oils
Henkel has launched Nature Box, a
high-performing beauty brand, with
100% cold pressed oils extracted from
the heart of fruits and nuts. It features
five product lines and combines
effective beauty care with cold
pressed oils from coconuts, avocados,
apricots, almonds and macadamia
nuts together with certain sustainably-
sourced ingredients. Nature Box hair
and body care products are vegan,
and many are created without the
trending consumer ingredients of
concern such as sulfates, silicones,
parabens and artificial colorants. Cold
pressing involves no chemicals or hot
processes, and the oils in Nature Box
products are neither refined nor
processed. In addition, these
ingredients are packaged and labelled
to encourage consumer recycling. The
product range comprises 22 items: 11
hair care products, including shampoo,
conditioner and treatments, and 11
body care products such as body
wash, body lotion, body butter and
liquid hand soap.
Original Source: Henkel, 2018. Found on
SpecialChem Cosmetics and Personal Care
Innovation and Solutions, 21 Nov 2018, (Website:
http://www.specialchem4cosmetics.com)
Household products
Global detergent market 2019–2023
The ‘Global Detergent Market 2019–
2023’ report recently published by
Technavio, forecasts that the market
will grow at a compound annual
growth rate of 4.51% from 2019 to
2023. The report covers the market
landscape and its growth prospects
over the coming years. The latest
trend gaining momentum in the global
market is the increasing acceptance of
liquid detergents. The concept of liquid
detergents was introduced much more
recently than powder detergents and
bar soaps, but the adoption of liquid
detergents has gained significant
market share over the latter. However,
according to the report, one of the
major factors hindering the growth of
this market is high price. The price of
liquid detergents is higher than
powder and bar detergents owing to
the former’s high manufacturing cost,
which is passed on to consumers.
This will hinder the market penetration
of liquid detergents, especially in
developing regions. The report also
discusses the key vendors operating
in the global detergents market,
including Church & Dwight, Henkel,
Kao Corp, Procter & Gamble, Reckitt
Benckiser and Unilever.
Original Source: Research and Markets, 2018.
Found on globenewswire, 20 Nov 2018,
(Website: http://www.globenewswire.com)
Latin America detergent market to
2025
According to Grand View Research’s
recently published study ‘Latin
America Detergent Market Size, Share
& Trends Analysis Report By Product
(Laundry, Household & Kitchen), By
Application (Residential, Commercial,
Industrial), By Country, and Segment
Forecasts, 2018–2025’, the detergent
market in Latin America is anticipated
to reach $28.08 bn in value by 2025,
progressing at a compound annual
growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9% during
the forecast period. The laundry
detergent segment is expected to
garner revenues of $12.59 bn/year by
2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%.
Rising demand for washing machines
in developing countries in Latin
America together with surging demand
for powder detergents from rural areas
of the developing economies are
expected to drive the market. Powder
detergents are witnessing rising
competition from liquid detergents.
Adoption of liquid detergents in
developing economies is experiencing
a sharp rise owing to their pre-
dissolution and ease of use. The
market is governed by the presence of
various regulations that specify safe
use of raw materials used to
manufacture detergents. In addition,
since the demand for biodegradable
and environment-friendly detergents is
rising, this has encouraged
manufacturers to spend on R&D and
launch innovative products to cater to
consumer demand. The market for
household & kitchen detergents is
estimated to expand at a steady pace
in Latin America over the forecast
period. With the population in Latin
America increasing, it is important to
maintain cleanliness around
households and commercial spaces to
avoid threats of diseases and
infections. These trends are likely to
impact the demand for these products
over the forecast period. The
commercial application sector is
projected to be a lucrative segment on
account of increasing investments
being made in Latin America. Soaring
need for proper sanitation and hygiene
in hospitals and commercial spaces is
fuelling the demand for floor cleaners
in the region. Since these spaces see
an influx of people on a daily basis, it
is important to maintain proper
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cleanliness for the overall safety of the
people. The residential application
segment dominated the market in
terms of revenue in 2017. It is
expected to represent about 60% of
the market by 2025, owing to
increasing awareness regarding the
importance of hygiene in households.
Colombia’s laundry detergent market
is estimated to exceed $2.74 bn by
2025 owing to the presence of various
national brands and private label
detergent manufacturers in the
country. Some of the key companies
present in the Latin American market
are Productos Quimicas
Panamericanos (PQP), Procter &
Gamble, California Cleaning Supply,
Detergentes Y Jabones Sasil and
Biocloro.
Original Source: Research and Markets, 2018.
Found on globenewswire, 9 Nov 2018,
(Website: http://www.globenewswire.com)
ENVIRONMENT
ECHA to study pan-EU restriction on
microplastics
The European Commission has asked
the European Chemicals Agency
(ECHA) to study the risks imposed by
microplastics utilized in detergents,
cosmetics and other household
products. According to the ECHA,
microplastics found in such products
are more likely to be released to, and
mount up in, freshwater and terrestrial
environments instead of the oceans.
The direct application of microplastics
to soils in sewage sludge and other
fertilizers and in plant protection
products could cause accumulation in
agricultural lands, posing currently
unknown risks. The ECHA expects to
make a final decision on an EU-wide
restriction proposal on microplastics in
early 2019.
Original Source: European Plastics News, 29
Nov 2018, (Website: http://www.
europeanplasticsnews.com)
ã Crain Communications Inc 2018
COMPANY
RESULTS
Kao’s consolidated financial results for
the nine months ended 30 Sep 2018
For the nine months ended 30 Sep
2018, Kao Corp’s net sales increased
6 January 2019
ON SURFACTANTS
by 1.6% to Yen 1098 bn (c s8.8 bn)
from Yen 1080 bn a year earlier.
Operating income increased by 3.2%
year on year to Yen 142.2 bn from
Yen 137.8 bn in the nine months
ended 30 Sep 2017. Net income
increased by 3.5% year on year to
Yen 100.6 bn from Yen 97.2 bn. The
company’s Consumer Products
business posted net sales of Yen
889.5 bn and operating income of Yen
118.3 bn for the first nine months of
2018. Within those totals, net sales for
Kao’s Skin Care and Hair Care
business reached Yen 257.6 bn
(+3%) but operating income fell 1.3%
to Yen 37.4 bn. Fabric and Home
Care achieved net sales of Yen
241.7 bn (+0.9%) while operating
income declined by 4.2% to Yen
46.9 bn.
Original source: Kao, 24 Oct 2018, (Website:
http://www.kao.com/jp/en/) ã Kao Corporation
2018
Henkel reports good development in
3Q 2018
At s5037 M, Henkel’s sales in 3Q
2018 grew nominally by 1.1%
compared to the same quarter a year
earlier. Organic sales, which exclude
the impact of currency effects and
acquisitions/divestments, showed a
good increase of 2.7%. The
contribution from acquisitions and
divestments amounted to 1.6%.
Currency effects had a negative
impact of 3.2% on sales. The
emerging markets again made an
above-average contribution to the
organic growth of the Group, with a
very strong increase in organic sales
of 6.8%. With an organic sales
development of 0.1%, the mature
markets were almost at the level of
the previous year quarter. In Western
Europe, sales showed a positive
development with an organic growth of
0.6%. Eastern Europe achieved
significant organic sales growth of
7.1%. In Africa/Middle East, sales
showed an organic increase of 13.1%.
In North America organic sales were
slightly negative, decreasing by
0.8%. Latin America achieved
double-digit organic growth of 11.5%,
and in the Asia-Pacific region sales
showed a positive development and
grew organically by 1.2%. Adjusted
operating profit (EBIT) improved by
3.3% from s897 M in the third quarter
of 2017 to s926 M in 3Q 2018.
Adjusted return on sales (EBIT)
showed a strong increase and rose by
0.4 percentage points to 18.4%. The
Beauty Care business unit registered
positive organic sales growth of 0.5%.
Nominally, sales increased by 5.5% to
s993 M. Adjusted operating profit
grew by 6.7% and reached s182 M.
At 18.3%, adjusted return on sales
showed a good increase of 0.2
percentage points. The Laundry &
Home Care business unit generated
good organic sales growth of 2.5% in
3Q 2018. Nominally, sales grew by
0.3% and reached s1641 M. At
s294 M, adjusted operating profit was
at the level of 3Q 2017. At 17.9%,
adjusted return on sales was also
level with 3Q 2017.
Original source: Henkel, 15 Nov 2018,
(Website: http://www.henkel.com)
ã Henkel AG & Co KGaA 2018
Reckitt Benckiser: 3Q 2018 trading
update
In 3Q 2018, Reckitt Benckiser (RB)
reported total net revenue of GBP
3120 M (c s3590 M), with like-for-like
(LFL) growth of +2%. In Hygiene
Home (38% of RB’s total revenue), 3Q
2018 net revenue was GBP 1229 M,
with LFL growth of +4%, comprising
+2% volume and +2%. The company
reported strong performances from
Finish, Airwick and Lysol in Europe
and North America (ENA), and from
Harpic in developing markets (DvM).
North America with sales of GBP
406 M delivered +5% LFL growth in
the quarter, boosted by strong
performances from Lysol as well as
innovation-led growth in Finish and Air
Wick. In Europe/ANZ 3Q sales were
level at GBP 538 M. In DvM, RB
reported strong quarters in both Brazil
and India.
Original source: Reckitt Benckiser, 30 Oct
2018 (Website: http://www.rb.com/)
ã Reckitt Benckiser Group plc 2018
Huntsman reports strong EBITDA
growth in 3Q 2018
Huntsman Corp reported 3Q 2018
revenues of $2444 M, up from
$2169 M a year earlier. Adjusted
EBITDA was $374 M compared to
$340 M in the prior-year period. In 3Q
2018, net loss was $8 M compared to
a net income of $179 M in 3Q 2017.
Adjusted net income of $202 M
compared to adjusted net income of
$164 M a year earlier. The
Performance Products segment (which
includes surfactants) posted a 20%
year-on-year increase in revenues to
$599 M for 3Q 2018 due to higher
average selling prices and higher
sales volumes. Adjusted EBITDA for