Croda launches new hair care ingredients.* Incroquat 18-MEA-40 is the newest shampoo-friendly quat from Croda, Inc., Parsippany, NJ. A quaternized derivative of 18-methyl eicosanoic acid (18-MEA), the primary lipid found at the surface of healthy hair, Incroquat is shampoo friendly and helps restore the hair's natural hydrophobicity, according to Croda executives. It can be easily incorporated into surfactant Surfactant Definition Surfactant is a complex naturally occurring substance made of six lipids (fats) and four proteins that is produced in the lungs. It can also be manufactured synthetically. systems for clear shampoos, styling gels and leave-on sprays. Also new from Croda is Keratec IFP (1) (Intelligent Forms Processing) Using advanced techniques to scan documents and determine their data content. See ICR. (2) (Integer Factorization Problem) The difficulty of finding prime numbers in an encryption key. , a purified protein fraction purified protein fraction Transfusion medicine A colloid-type volume expander consisting of 88% albumin and 12% globulins. See Albumin, Hemodilution, Surgical blood management. that protects hair from the effects of aging. The active component in Keratec IFP is a soluble form of intermediate filament protein made up primarily of a fibrous protein derived from New Zealand wool. Keratec IFP helps preserve fiber strength, protects hair's natural keratin keratin (kĕr`ətĭn), any one of a class of fibrous protein molecules that serve as structural units for various living tissues. The keratins are the major protein components of hair, wool, nails, horn, hoofs, and the quills of feathers. and exhibits antioxidant activity, executives said. More info: (973) 644-4900; Fax: (973) 644-9222; Website: www.crodausa.com. |
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