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Nalco’s personal care group was acquired by The Lubrizol Corporation on Jan. 21, 2011. Both parties are operating in a business-as-usual manner and In-Cosmetics is no exception with separate booth spaces, personnel and technology. However, this year customers will experience conditioning in Lubrizol’s Noveon Consumer Specialties’ booth and rheology in the Nalco booth.

Lubrizol, at Booth K40 at the show, is releasing two new polymers to the Noveon Consumer Specialties product line under the Sensomer polymers brand. Sensomer CT-250 and CT-400 polymers are naturally derived, cationic polymers from the auyervedic plant, cassia, and are designed for improved deposition, distinct sensory and enhanced conditioning in hair cleansing formulations, according to the company.

Nalco will present Sensomer CI-50 polymer, a conditioning polymer and rheology modifier, providing naturally derived, proven conditioning technology in both hair and skin care that consumers will notice. Visitors to Booth K40 will learn more about conditioning and product stability improvements offered by Sensomer CI-50 polymer, its packaging options, ease of application, spreadability, sprayability, dispersing ability and penetration into the skin. Data and a body lotion sample will allow customers to experience performance benefits firsthand.

Also at Booth K40, Nalco will present a combination of Merquat 2003PR and Merquat 5210 polymers. Originally designed for sulfate-free shampoo formulations, Merquat 2003PR and Merquat 5210 polymers provide conditioning, color protection, dry feel without silicone and luxurious foam. New shampoo, conditioner, hair treatment, color protection and body wash formulations and a combing station allow customers to experience the power of the Merquat 2003PR and Merquat 5210 polymer combination.

Lubrizol acquired Nalco’s personal care group for its conditioning polymer expertise. Merquat polymer conditioning began with polyquaternium-6 and polyquaternium-7 and continues today with polyquaternium-53. Nalco’s conditioning polymer expertise combined with Lubrizol’s rheology and formulation expertise creates a winning combination for customers.

“We are all better together and look forward to working with customers to take conditioning to the next level,” says Kelly Gilroy, global business manager, conditioning polymers.

More info:www.lubrizol.com/personalcare