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Posted 7 Apr 2022 in Chemicals

Lactic Acid – Building blocks for the future

Lactic Acid is a versatile material found in a variety of innovative products that was first discovered by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1780 and produced commercially by Charles E. Avery in 1881.  It’s Applications in...

Posted 18 Mar 2022 in Personal Care

Alkyl Polyglucoside (APG) – The green surfactant

The development of surfactants based on carbohydrates and oils is an exciting expression of the ‘green chemistry’ that led to new surfactant classes: namely, alkyl polyglucoside (APG). It was first developed in 1893 by German...

Posted 22 Feb 2022 in Food and Beverage

Caffeine – Better, stronger, faster, smarter

In 1814 a German scientist named Friedrich Ferdinand Runge developed a method to extract pure cocoa powder into its most potent form. The result was a white powder containing both fat molecules (known as acids) and sugars, which create...

Posted 3 Jun 2021 in Food and Beverage

Glycerine – Sweet humectant

Glycerine, Its name comes from the Greek word Glykys, meaning sweet, but this once considered insignificant product sprung from less humble beginnings.  Glycerine is a trihydric Sugar Alcohol (polyol) that presents as a colourless,...

Posted 21 Apr 2021 in Personal Care

Phenoxyethanol – a safe stabilizer

Found naturally in green tea, the commercial grade Phenoxyethanol is synthetically produced in a laboratory creating what’s termed a “nature identical”.  Introduced in the 1950s, it has had a long history of safe use as a cosmetic...

Posted 14 Mar 2021 in Detergents

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate – bubbles and foam

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) continues to be the darling of manufacturers of household products because it’s inexpensive and an effective foam builder, helping to produce the bubbles that consumers associate with greater cleaning...

Posted 25 Feb 2021 in Detergents

Amphoacetates – the gentler choice

Contact Dermatitis or skin irritation is a common problem that afflicts many and a typical cause can be hidden inside your skin care products. Answering the call for a milder and more thoughtful alternative are the range of Amphoacetates...

Posted 23 Jun 2020 in Personal Care

Goat’s Milk Powder – Natures Natural Skin Care

Goat’s Milk powder is used by the personal care industry as a valuable and beneficial ingredient in many products including soaps, lotions, creams and cleansers. But what are it’s benefits and why are people choosing it over...

Posted 5 Jun 2020 in Personal Care

Allantoin – An Ancient Old Skin Care

Allantoin is endogenous to the human body and is found naturally in most organisms including, animals, and microbes. Redox are very proud to offer Allantoin to our clients. Allantoin, also known as Aluminum Dihydroxy Allantoinate is...