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10/01/2011Elementis Specialties has expanded the personal care distribution territory of Essential Ingredients to include the Midwest United States. 

Chris Gerlach, director of business development, Essential Ingredients, comments, "Elementis has a unique offering of products for the personal care industry. Their acquisition of Fanning strengthened an already wonderful product line."

Tim Kenny, global marketing & product manager for Elementis Specialties Consumer division discusses the expansion, "We have been very pleased with our relationship with Essential Ingredients in other regions. Their technical expertise and customer focus is outstanding."

Elementis Specialties is a leading global supplier of natural hectorite clay and other rheological additives to the personal care industry. BENTONE® organoclay powders and BENTONE GEL® dispersions offer unique rheological performance in both single oil systems and the oil phase of an emulsion. Elementis Specialties BENTONE® hydrophylic clays offers a shear thinning viscosity to your water based formulations.

Elementis Specialties also provides natural, bio-functional and active ingredients for hair care, skin care and anti-aging formulations. The FANCOR®, FANCOL®, FANCORSIL®,MEADOWQUAT®, MEADOWESTOLIDE® and MEADOWLACTONE® products are based on natural Meadowfoam oil and Abyssinian oil. Additionally, Elementis offers a full range of high quality, low pesticide containing Lanolin and Lanolin derivatives.

View the Elementis Specialties Consumer Products Guide

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09/20/2011Dupont, Tate & Lyle Bio Products has expanded the personal care distribution territory of Essential Ingredients to include the Midwest United States.

Stephen Hurff, vice president of sales – DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products discusses why Essential Ingredients was selected, "Essential Ingredients has proven themselves as a strong partner in the Southeastern and Northeastern United States. We are confident that their strong customer relationships, technical expertise and outstanding service can help us tremendously in the Midwest."

Chris Gerlach, director of business development, Essential Ingredients, comments, “Zemea® has been very well received in the personal care market as a skin-friendly, natural and petroleum-free glycol alternative. We are very pleased to be representing Zemea® in this expanded territory.”

Zemea® is a certified natural ingredient developed for use in cosmetics,personal care and home cleaning products. It is a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based glycols where the product’s lack of skin irritation, improved moisturization and excellent sensorial attributes are benefits. Zemea® has been recognized by Ecocert ™ and the Natural Products Association as an ingredient of natural origin.

DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products is a joint venture between DuPont, a global science company, and Tate & Lyle, a world-leading renewable food and industrial ingredients company. DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products provides natural and renewably sourced ingredients that do not compromise product performance. For more information on the company’s products,visit http://www.duponttateandlyle.com.

Essential Ingredients, Inc. is one of the nation’s premier suppliers of raw materials and chemicals.

Zemea® is a registered trademark of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC.

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07/01/2011Under the agreement, Essential Ingredients, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of raw materials and chemicals to manufacturers, is the exclusive distributor of BioOrganic Concepts® broad range of specialty natural ingredients, to customers in the Eastern, United States.

“This is a great move for BioOrganic Concepts and our customers,” comments Stephanie R. Leshney, V.P. Sales and Marketing, BioOrganic Concepts®. “There is no doubt that Essential Ingredients’ local presence, full service operation and sales network will help take our business to new heights.”

“Essential Ingredients is excited to be representing BioOrganic Concepts,” said Chris Gerlach, Director of Business Development, Essential Ingredients. “The addition of this product line is a valuable asset to meeting the consumer demand for natural, innovative and efficacious ingredients.”

BioOrganic Concepts®, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, CA, supplies a broad range of natural ingredients to the personal care industry.  Products include the Dermatein® sodium hyaluronate series, the Microzest® plant pigments and Plantservative® products.  The product line features extraordinary ingredients sourced from around the world.

Dermatein® Power Powders
The four power powders are blends of sodium hyaluronate and highly effective ingredients that offer sophistication and functionality to any skin care formula. Power powders combine useful materials that function with purpose and allow impressive label claims. They are convenient - each unique mixture is pre-blended for ease of use. They're stable, derived from natural materials and preservative-free, allowing chemists to choose the preservative system of their choice. All are water soluble and can be added to the water phase of a formula.

Product Information:
Dermatein Power Powder I - Mega Hydrator
Dermatein Power Powder II - All Around
Dermatein Power Powder III - Anti-Aging
Dermatein Power Powder IV - Lustre!



Microzest® 25 Series
These plant pigments, 100% natural, are expertly micronised in order to be effective natural colouring agents. They can be easily dispersed throughout any kind of formulation and are extremely stable in oil-based products.

Product Information:
Microzest 25 Series



Plantservative®
These botanically based preservatives offer formulating chemists an alternative approach to traditional preservation systems. Based on the Japanese honeysuckle, they come in a variety of versions including water miscible and water soluble.

Product Information:
Plantservative WMr
Plantservative WSr


06/15/2011Arizona Chemical, the world’s leading biorefiner of pine based materials, announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Essential Ingredients,Inc., to distribute the company’s unique line of bio-renewable specialty polymers to the personal care industry in the Midwest U.S. Under the agreement, Essential Ingredients, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of raw materials and chemicals to manufacturers, will offer Arizona Chemical’s SYLVACLEAR™,SYLVASOL™ and UNICLEAR™ lines, which include patented specialty polymers that provide a broad range of functionality in personal care & cosmetics applications.  

SYLVACLEAR A200V is a vegetable derived rheology modifier, water repellency agent and gloss enhancer for formulation with low-polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Excellent water repellency because of its hydrophobic nature
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Emulsions formed with or without added surfactant
  • Stabilizes pigments and enhances gloss
SYLVACLEAR A2614V is a vegetable derived rheology modifier, water repellency agent and gloss enhancer for formulation with low-polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications. It forms softer gels than SYLVACLEAR A200V.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Excellent water repellency because of its hydrophobic nature
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Emulsions formed with or without added surfactant
  • Stabilizes pigments and enhances gloss
SYLVACLEAR AF1900V is a vegetable derived rheology modifier for formulation with medium to higher polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Emulsions formed with or without added surfactant
  • Stabilizes pigments and enhances gloss
SYLVACLEAR C75V is a vegetable derived rheology modifier and water repellency agent for formulation with low-polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications. It forms softer gels than SYLVACLEAR A200V.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Excellent water repellency because of its hydrophobic nature
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Emulsions formed with or without added surfactant
  • Stabilizes pigments and enhances gloss
SYLVACLEAR PA1200V is a partially vegetable derived rheology modifier for formulation with medium to high polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications. It forms softer gels than SYLVACLEAR AF1900V.
  • Medium bio-renewable content
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Surfactant-free and low skin irritation
  • Allows a wide range of activites and high salt tolerance
SYLVACLEAR PE1800V is a partially vegetable derived rheology modifier for formulation with low to high polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Surfactant-free and low skin irritation
  • Allows a wide range of activites and high salt tolerance
SYLVACLEAR PE400V is a rheology modifier for formulation with high polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal care applications. It can be formulated into water soluble or water dispersible beads, sticks or gels.
  • Stable and compatible
  • Hydrophilic
SYLVACLEAR WF1500V is a partially vegetable derived rheology modifier for formulation with high polarity organic liquids and water for cosmetic and personal care applications.
  • Medium bio-renewable content
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Surfactant-free and low skin irritation
  • Allows a wide range of activites and high salt tolerance
SYLVASOL 80 is a partially vegetable derived film former and water repellant agent designed for use in ethanol sprays for personal care applications.

SYLVASOL 80 E70 is a 70% ethanol solution of SYLVASOL 80 which is a partially vegetable derived film former and water repellant agent designed for use in ethanol sprays for personal care applications.

UNICLEAR 100VG is a vegetable derived rheology modifier and water repellency agent for formulation with low polarity organic liquids for cosmetic and personal applications.
  • High bio-renewable content
  • Excellent water repellency because of its hydrophobic nature
  • Sustainable
  • Unique feel, shear thinning, excellent payout
  • Emulsions formed with or without added surfactant
  • Stabilizes pigments and enhances gloss


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About Arizona Chemical
Arizona Chemical (www.arizonachemical.com) is the world’s leading bio-refiner of pine chemicals for the adhesives, inks and coatings, lubricants, fuel additives, mining and oleochemicals markets. With more than 1,000 employees and state-of-the-art refineries in six countries on both sides of the Atlantic, Arizona Chemical provides sustainable raw materials to hundreds of companies and, in-turn, to millions of consumers all around the world. The company has headquarters offices in the U.S. in Jacksonville, Fla., and in the EU in Almere, the Netherlands.

About Essential Ingredients
Essential Ingredients is one of the nation’s largest distributors, marketers, and manufacturers of raw materials and chemicals for use in personal care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial products. Founded in 1996, the company has focused on formulation and technical expertise, superior customer service, timely delivery of raw materials and innovation. Excellence is the standard for performance at Essential Ingredients and the company distributes products only from the finest manufacturers. The company is headquartered in the U.S. in the Atlanta area.
06/01/2011We are pleased to announce that Kristin Kunik has joined our team as an Account Executive in the Midwest Region. Kristin earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Aquinas College and began her career in the chemical industry at Amway Corporation. Kristin has 14 years sales and sales management experience representing manufacturers of specialty raw materials for the Personal Care and HI&I markets.

You can reach Kristin at 630-215-4100 or by email at kkunik@essentialingredients.com
02/11/2011Arizona Chemical, the world’s leading biorefiner of pine-based materials, announced it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Essential Ingredients, Inc., to distribute the company’s unique line of bio-based specialty polymers to the personal care industry in the Eastern U.S. Under the agreement, Essential Ingredients, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of raw materials and chemicals to manufacturers, will offer Arizona Chemical’s SYLVACLEAR™ and UNICLEAR™ lines, which include patented specialty polymeric gellants that provide a broad range of functionality in personal care & cosmetics applications.

“We are confident this partnership will not only extend the reach of our bio-renewable product lines, but also give our customers access to Essential Ingredients’ outstanding technical expertise and customer focus,” said Tom Fontana, Director of Specialty Products.
01/05/2011Julio Arce has joined Essential Ingredients as the Sales Manager for Latin America. In this role, Julio will be managing our Latin American territory. Julio started his chemical career as an Analytical Chemist at Hoechst Celanese Corp., who was later acquired by Clariant Corporation. Julio worked in various positions at Clariant Corp., with his most recent as a Regional Key Account Manager where he managed strategic national accounts and distributors across the U.S. Julio has a Masters degree in Chemistry from Hampton University and brings 18 years experience in the chemical industry.
08/25/2010Essential Ingredients, Inc. is pleased to announce that our supply partner, Elementis Specialties, has acquired all of the assets of The Fanning Corporation and Fancor Limited. Fancor is a global leader in the supply of eco-friendly Meadowfoam and Abyssinian oil derivatives.

In addition to Elementis Specialties Hectorite and Hectorite Organoclay products, Fancor product lines will now be available. Some of these products include: Betafan, Emcon, Fancol®, Fancor®, Fancorsil®, Fanoliv®, Fanwax, Meadowderm®, Meadowester®, Meadowestolide®, Meadowlactone®, Meadowquat®, Meadowsol®.

All orders can be placed directly with Essential Ingredients, Inc. beginning September 1, 2010.

Making sure you are delighted with our service is our number one priority at Essential Ingredients. Your business is critical to our success and we realize the trust that you place in us to fulfill our role in meeting your demands. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you in this way.
12/17/2009Cathy Piterski has joined Essential Ingredients, Inc. as a Sales Representative in the Northeast Region. Cathy has extensive experience in R&D in both the household and personal care industries. She started her career at Lehn & Fink (now Reckitt Benckiser) and spent 10 years in formulation for household products such as carpet and all purpose cleaners. She left Reckitt in 1999 to work at Playtex where she spent another 10 years in formulation and management for personal care products, to include baby toiletries and hand wipes. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master of Arts degree in Cosmetic Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Cathy is available to help you with finding the right products for your new and existing projects.

You can contact her at 770-831-9010 or by email at cpiterski@essentialingredients.com
08/31/2009Essential Ingredients, Inc. and Elementis Specialties are pleased to announce our partnership in the NE, SE, and SW territories. Elementis Specialties is the worldwide leader in Hectorite and Hectorite Organoclay products and is by far the industry standard. The Elementis lines include Hectorite clays and Bentone® Organically modified Hectorite clays, pre-dispersed Bentone® Hectorite Mastergels, Thixcin castor based Rheology modifiers, and Nanox zinc oxide dispersion for the cosmetic, personal care, and household applications.
07/01/2009Essential Ingredients is now stocking products in Dallas, Texas to better service our customers in the region. This location is in addition to our existing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida and Linden, New Jersey.
06/23/2009Propanediol (non-petrolatum, corn derived) is now approved by the Natural Products Association (NPA) for its natural standard for cosmetic and personal care products. To see the announcement please click here: NPA Allowed Processes and Ingredients
05/11/2009Momentive Performance Materials selects Essential Ingredients as a new authorized distributor of its specialty silicones for personal care, consumer care, and textiles products.

Under the agreement, Essential Ingredients, one of the nation’s premier suppliers of raw materials and chemicals to manufacturers, is an authorized distributor of Momentive’s high technology personal care, consumer care and textile materials to customers in South Central, United States and South Eastern, United States.

In addition, Essential Ingredients is authorized to distribute Momentive’s silicone fluids and Softouch* boron nitride products in North Eastern, United States.

“Essential Ingredients was a clear partner of choice, as it brings a strong focus on technical service, customer relations and a tradition of innovation in sales and logistics – values we both share,” said William McMillian, Channel Manager, Americas-Silicones, Momentive. “They have proven themselves around a philosophy of delighting customers and suppliers with an excellent service model and we look forward to working closely together.”
03/25/2009Essential Ingredients is now offering Lubrizol surfactants in the Northeast. Lubrizol surfactants have been distributed by Essential Ingredients since 1997 in the Southeast.
12/20/2008Essential Ingredients has opened a new Florida facility in Jacksonville to better serve our customers in the region. Our new facility is over 15,000 square feet.