BASF makes billion dollar offer for Ciba
BASF has announced plans to acquire rival firm Ciba for €3.8bn in a move that will extend significantly its range of products for the plastics and coatings industries.
Archives for September 16, 2008
Johnson and Johnson in trouble over anti-ageing advert
Johnson and Johnson is the latest cosmetics player to be criticised for its ‘unsubstantiated’ advertising claims.
Estradiol may stimulate collagen levels in sun protected skin
Topical estradiol can induce collagen synthesis but only in skin not exposed to sunlight, according to a recent study from scientists in Michigan.
Alban Muller launches plant dyes for personal care
Natural ingredients supplier Alban Muller has launched a range of plant based dyes to add colour to personal care formulations.
Kate Moss promises to study perfume potential of gasoline
Perfumers are not adverse to the potential of unconventional scents but Kate Moss has a fondness for gas fumes that may push the boundaries of perfumery further than most.