Two BASF scientists recognized for new developments, ideas in cosmetic research technology relating to color, effects of solvents on hair setting

Alison Gallant

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey , December 8, 2011 (press release) – The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists honored two BASF scientists at the Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase held at the New York Hilton. The event is a technical forum for the exchange of new developments and ideas in cosmetic research technology that attracts more than 400 cosmetic scientists.

The Allan B. Black Award was presented to Dr. Steven A. Jones, Staff Scientist, BASF Corporation, for his scientific paper “Basic Optics of Effect Materials”, which was published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science, Volume 61 Issue 2 in March 2010. The paper covered the nature of light, interference of waves, thin-film interference, color from interference, and color travel. The Allan B. Black Award is given annually for the Best Paper on make-up technology either presented at a national meeting or seminar or published in the Journal.

The Shaw Mudge Award for the best paper presented at the annual seminar was awarded to Dr. Manual Gamez-Garcia, Staff Scientist, BASF Corporation for his paper titled, “Hair Setting with Hot Irons and Heat Activation.” Dr. Gamez-Garcia’s paper provided an analysis of the various factors involved in the process of hair setting with hot irons, including the effects of temperature, water, solvents, and other ingredients on hair setting.

Comprised of over 4,000 members, the Society of Cosmetic Chemists was founded in 1945 to promote high standards of practice in the cosmetic sciences.

About BASF Care Chemical

BASF’s Care Chemicals division offers a broad portfolio of products and solutions for personal care, home care, hygiene, industrial & institutional cleaning as well as a comprehensive spectrum of technical applications. Through the acquisition of Cognis, Care Chemicals has become the leading supplier to the cosmetics industry and has strengthened its number one position in products for the detergents and cleaners industry. The high quality product portfolio of the division mainly comprises surfactants, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, UV filters and biocides. Superabsorbents, developed for the requirements in all fields of hygiene applications, round out the offering. Care Chemicals operates production and development sites as well as sales offices all over the world.

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BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,400 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.7 billion in 2010. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us .

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately 109,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com or in the Social Media Newsroom at newsroom.basf.com .

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