New York Chapter Society of Cosmetic Chemists June 10, 2015 Presentation Title: 100% Natural Nonionic Emulsifiers and Solubilizers Speaker: Robert J. Coots, Ph.D Company: Colonial Chemical, Inc., 225 Colonial Drive South Pittsburg, TN 37380 Email: robert@colonialchem.com Abstract A novel, naturally-derived family of emulsifiers for personal care. Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymers (Poly Suga®Mulse) are naturally-derived, green non-ionic surfactants which are eco-friendly and well-suited for next-generation personal care products. Starting with alkyl polyglucosides, Colonial Chemical uses its proprietary process to produce a series of copolymers with Sorbitan Oleate. The resultant product has 100% renewable carbon content, is readily biodegradable, and has an outstanding safety and toxicological profile. These products are functional replacements for traditional ethoxylated fatty alcohol emulsifiers that have the inherent problem of 1,4-dioxane and residual ethylene oxide. Potential applications range from low HLB W/O emulsifiers to higher HLB O/W emulsifiers and solubilizers. Biography – Robert J. Coots
Dr. Coots received the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from the University of Utah. Prior to joining Colonial Chemical, Dr. Coots was an R&D Chemist at Synair Corporation, working on polyurethane compound systems. From 1983 – 1999, Dr. Coots worked in the Performance Materials Division of The BF Goodrich Company, (now Noveon, part of Lubrizol). His research covered many aspects of thermoplastic polyurethane products, including injection molding products; thin film extrusion products with high breathability; polymer additives for improving electrostatic decay properties; and quality control of raw materials.
Before BF Goodrich, Dr. Coots was a Research Assistant at the California Institute of Technology where he worked under Prof. Robert H. Grubbs (Nobel Prize, 2005), conducting long-term research projects and contract projects in organometallic synthesis, polymer synthesis and x-ray crystallographic studies. He has coauthored papers on thermoplastic polyurethanes, reinforced polyurethanes for automotive applications, static dissipative polymer blends, and surfactants based on natural starting materials.
He is presently the Manager of R&D at Colonial Chemical, Inc. Since joining the company in 2002, Dr. Coots has been the principal chemist in new product development for the company.
Presentation Title: “Formulating ‘Green’ Color Cosmetics Speaker: Company:
Ewelina Pitusiak Kolmar Laboratories 20 West King Street Port Jervis, NY 12771
Abstract: Formulating ‘green’ color cosmetics is a challenging endeavor. This presentation will discuss the definition of Cosmetic and color additives, the chemistry of pigments, the definition of “green” or “natural” and the strategies and challenges to formulate “green” color cosmetics. All of these topics will be covered as we go through an overview of color cosmetic formulations: Lipstick/lip gloss, mascara, liquid makeup and pressed powders. Biography – Ewelina Pitusiak
Ewelina Pitusiak is an accomplished Cosmetic Professional with comprehensive knowledge of cosmetic products and a passion for color cosmetics and skin care product development. Ewelina’s 17 years of industry experience includes 9 years as a Chemist and Senior Scientist and 8 years as a Group Leader, Technical Skin Care Manager, and Senior R&D Manager. Ewelina earned a B.S. degree in Biology from Rutgers University and a M.A. degree in Cosmetic Science and MBA in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Ewelina currently manages a team of 13 Chemists in the R&D Lab at Kolmar Laboratories, Inc.