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Solvay Launches Syensqo: A Standalone Company On A Mission To Achieve A More Sustainable Future

Solvay’s decision to launch Syensqo – a standalone company that will run its speciality activities – was announced at the beginning of December 2023 following an extraordinary meeting in which
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Mackam® JEM From Verdant: A Plant-Powered Amphoteric Wetting Agent

In the ever-evolving landscape of chemical formulations, Verdant’s Mackam® JEM emerges as a beacon of innovation. This high-performance amphoteric wetting agent is crafted from plant-based raw materials, presenting a sustainable
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Syensqo – Miracare® OPR-2

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a significant change in the personal care industry as we all collectively become more conscious of our environmental impact. Consumers’ expectations are changing,
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Carrubba Hair Care Trends

Calling all hair care formulators – this one’s for you! In this post we’re showcasing three of this year’s key hair care trends from one of our principals Carrubba, focusing
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Join Chemlink Specialities at SCS Formulate 2023

This annual conference, run by the Society of Cosmetic Scientists, is a key event for the industry, offering delegates the opportunity to network with fellow professionals, learn from industry experts
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Syensqo: Tackling Climate Change

Climate change is a global emergency that’s affecting everyone – every individual, community, country and organisation. It’s therefore absolutely vital that we all continue to work together to collectively reduce
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Sinerga Emulsifiers

Struggling to identify what emulsion would be the best fit for your formulation needs? Sinerga offers an excellent range of emulsifiers, each with its own sensory profile and personality. In
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Revolutionising Hair and Skin Care with Biodegradable Polymers: Introducing Naternal™ from Syensqo

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable, eco-friendly solutions, Syensqo’s range of biodegradable polymers is making waves in the beauty and personal care industry. Naternal™ offers a green alternative to
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Mackine® 301 U from Verdant

Looking for an effective yet sustainable conditioning agent that could take your hair care formulations to the next level? Verdant’s Mackine® 301 U is an excellent option to consider. This
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Soluble packaging: Your Questions Answered

For some time, the laundry detergent industry has shifted towards water-soluble pods/sachets as concentrated products, replacing traditional powders, liquids, and blocks. These products are available in single or multi-pocket formats.
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The Latest Skincare Trends from South Korea

When it comes to cosmetic care trends the South Korean market is hugely influential, with trends in Europe and North America following South Korea’s lead. In this blog we’re looking
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Vitech’s Q-range of degreasers

Vitech’s Q-range is an excellent assortment of powerful and highly effective degreasers, specially developed to target key areas in the HI&I industry.  In this post we’ll cover Vitech’s five different
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Harnessing Extremophiles: The Adventurous World of Extreme Organisms in Cosmetics

The world of cosmetics is ever-evolving, with a constant quest for innovation and novel ingredients. One such fascinating area of exploration is the use of extremophiles within the cosmetics industry. 
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Introducing Our Newest Principal; W. Ulrich GmbH

As long-term champions of highly effective eco ingredients, the Chemlink team are excited to have been awarded the exclusive distribution rights to sell natural oils for personal care applications across
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2024 Cosmetic Fragrance Trends with Carrubba

Carrubba, our principal, have provided some insights into the latest aroma trends for personal care and cosmetics which will be driving the market in 2024. Here’s a summary of the
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Use Fewer Chemicals by Utilising Additives Properly

A recent study on the effect of chemical cleaning sprays on our lungs has highlighted an unusual bias to lung damage in women. The research concludes that many cleaning sprays
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Additives for Outdoor PVC Fabric

We’re all trying to cut back on synthetics these days, and we’re making great progress. However there are some products that really require a synthetic material to be used because
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Ireland begin BPR Treated Article Inspections

In March 2019 the Pesticide Control Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland announced its plans to begin carrying out inspections on treated articles.
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What Bed & Mattress manufacturers Need To Know About BPR

We recently attended the January Furniture Show at the NEC in Birmingham. As we weren’t exhibiting that day, we decided we would spend our time speaking with bed and mattress
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