BASF acquires Z-COTE Sun Screen Products from sunSmart.LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1999-- BASF BASF Bar Association of San Francisco (since 1872; San Francisco, California) BASF Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (German chemical products company) BASF Builders Association of South Florida has acquired certain assets which comprise the Z-COTE product line of sunSmart Inc. This includes the trademarks Z-COTE(R) and Z-COTE HP1(R) and the patents for these ultraviolet (UV) light absorbers. With this acquisition, BASF obtains the intellectual property and rights associated with these products as topical sunscreen agents. The Z-COTE acquisition both broadens and strengthens BASF's product range in the sun protection category. The Z-COTE products are patented, transparent forms of zinc oxide zinc oxide, chemical compound, ZnO, that is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in acids or alkalies. It occurs as white hexagonal crystals or a white powder commonly known as zinc white. , and are approved as FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. Category I over the counter (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). ) sunscreen ingredients. They are among the safest UVA absorbers known. Z-COTE is one of only two ingredients that transparently block the long UVA light rays. These are the rays responsible for both premature aging of the skin and some forms of skin cancer. In addition, Z-COTE provides protection against UVB UVB ultraviolet B; see ultraviolet. light rays that are responsible for burning and reddening of the skin. Thus, these products provide a true broad-spectrum effect. Z-COTE HP1, a surface treated microfine zinc oxide, facilitates dispersion in oils. The Z-COTE products find wide application in both beach products and daily wear products such as moisturizers moisturizers hydroscopic agents, applied to the skin and hair, as creams, rinses or shampoos, to increase hydration of the stratum corneum. Examples are propylene glycol, glycerine and lactate. and make-up. With this addition to BASF's portfolio, the company is able to offer the most effective lines of UV absorbers. BASF plans to employ much greater resources to expand and strengthen the Z-COTE consumer franchise, including continuation of the "Z-COTE on the label" program initiated by sunSmart. In addition, BASF will continue to promote the need for UVA protection and specifically for Z-COTE as the ingredient of choice. BASF is offering the material world wide through its regional marketing centers. As with other BASF cosmetic ingredients, formulation assistance for the Z-COTE products is available through BASF's regional technical centers. With sales in 1998 of 27.6 billion Euros (about $29 billion) and a workforce of 105,000 employees, BASF is one of the world's top chemical companies. BASF's Fine Chemicals division is active in the fields of health, nutrition and personal care. It produces and markets fat-soluble as well as water-soluble vitamins Water-soluble vitamins Vitamins that are not stored in the body and are easily excreted. They must, therefore, be consumed regularly as foods or supplements to maintain health. , carotenoids Carotenoids Carotenoids are yellow to deep-red pigments. Mentioned in: Vitamin A Deficiency carotenoids (k , other food and animal feed additives, polymers and fine chemicals including aroma chemicals. BASF has developed a number of products for the personal care industry. Its product line ranges from film formers for hair-care products and conditioners to solubilizers and emulsifiers, all the way to dyes, UV absorbers and active ingredients. Over 150 auxiliaries and ingredients made by BASF help people to take care of their skin and hair. BASF's Cosmetic Ingredient Internet address is www.cosmetic.basf.com. |
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