Due to such a great turnout for our Indianapolis event earlier this year, the Midwest SCC is excited to announce their support of a secondary meeting on Wednesday, September 27^th in Indianapolis hosted by The Otis Sampson Company.

This event will include a technical panel on innovations in hair, skin, and sun care, luncheon, and networking expo with presentations from CHT, The University of Toledo’s PHD Program, and BASF.  Join us 11am-3pm for a great day of programming and networking!

 

The 1st Recycled Sugar Modified Amodimethicone

Abstract

The first sugar-modified amodimethicone produced from recycled silicone with only 1% of the product being made of new freshly synthesized ingredients. The new relationship between people, nature and economy is the most important trendof 2023 (neo-ecology). Product characteristics need to bring added value and longevity to influence purchasing decisions. Therefore, the value of end-of-life silicones as a sustainable raw material in haircare has been used. Learn how the waste-to-value process saves up to 10 + MWh/ ton of energy by sending the silicone waste through a series of steps that are far less energy intensive than producing silicone materials directly from high purity quartz sand.

Biography

Kyle Ryder is an Application Chemist for CHT USA’s Consumer Care business and is part of a global CHT Applications team that focuses on Personal Care. CHT is a global producer of specialty silicones for a wide range of markets, with US manufacturing in Cassopolis, Michigan.

Kyle has had varied experience in the chemical industry, with a strong focus on Personal Care. After graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry from Marietta College, Kyle has held roles of increasing responsibility with DuPont Performance Coatings, Avomeen Analytical Services and Magni Coatings. He joined CHT USA in 2022 and is an integral part of CHT’s customer facing team. Kyle has been very active with the SCC in the past year, attending many events across the country. He lives in Battle Creek, Michigan where enjoys golfing, college football, and being an avid foodie.

 

Bio:

Ava Perkins is a Ph.D. student at the University of Cincinnati concentrating in Biomembrane Sciences. She received her BSPS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design from the University of Toledo where she was involved in honors research and a variety of leadership roles. Her most recent study, “Evaluation of Inorganic Sunscreen Emulsion Stability in Alternative Packaging,” has been presented at local and national conferences and has reached over 750,000 people on social media. Currently, she is the Vice Chair of the NextGen Advisory Committee where she advocates for students and early careerists to have a successful career in the cosmetic and personal care industry.

Topic:

Evaluation of Inorganic Sunscreen Emulsion Stability in Alternative Packaging – Bridging the Gap Between Industry Knowledge and Consumer Behavior

Abstract:

With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, consumers feel more inclined to travel, especially to warmer climates. Due to the Transportation Security Administration’s regulations, consumers must use smaller-sized personal care products, including sunscreen, by either purchasing travel-sized products or transferring them to alternative packaging that is 3.4 ounces or smaller. Doing so may result in stability issues impacting products’ safety and efficacy. In this study, three commercial inorganic sunscreen emulsions containing zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or a combination of these UV filters were purchased and transferred from their original packaging into four different travel-size (i.e., 2 oz) containers, including clear plastic bottles, clear glass jars, aluminum jars, and silicone bottles. The samples were evaluated for in vitro SPF, critical wavelength, spreadability, pH, viscosity, particle size, and physical stability after a 0-, 2-, 4-, 8-, and 12-week period at 25 ℃ and 45 ℃. Additionally, the samples were subject to three freeze-thaw cycles. While transferring personal care products into smaller, trendy containers may sound like a reasonable option for consumers, leads to changes in the product’s appearance, and most importantly, it can affect the extent of protection they provide.

 

Allison Garlet is a Marketing Manager supporting the Bioactives Division of BASF, who will be presenting on Fermentation and Dedicated Bio-Based Production.  She is well renowned in her field as a leader in the space with over 12 years over tenure and two promotions at BASF.

Allison has her Master of Sciences in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Rutgers University and her undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University in Biology.

 

Location Details:

Historic Saint Joseph Hall

617 E North St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Schedule:

11:00 am – Networking

12:30 pm – Lunch

1:30 pm – Panel

Menu:

Balsamic Herbed Roasted Vegetables, Caesar Salad with Shaved Parmesan and House Croutons, Tri Tip of beef with Cabernet Jus, Ratatouille Pasta with House Marinara, Grilled Chicken with Chipotle Cream Sauce and Broccoli, String Beans tossed in Herbed Basil Oil, House Baked Cookies and Lemon Curd Bars