Decorative cosmetics

In addition to the packaging of foods and beverages in regular containers, a large quantity of tinplate is used in the form of aerosol containers for cosmetics, paint, insecticides, poHshes, and other products. Decorative trays, Hthographed boxes, and containers of unusual shape are additional oudets for tinplate. 

Decorative eye cosmetic products have been reported to be subject to pathogenic microbial contamination. Regulatory agencies in several countries, therefore, permit the use of mercury-containing preservatives in eye makeups. The infections reported were to a large extent caused by contamination during use, and the introduction of self-sterilising preparations seems warranted. 

Colorants. Color (qv) is used in cosmetic products for several reasons the addition of color to a product makes it more attractive and enhances consumer acceptance tinting helps hide discoloration resulting from use of a particular ingredient or from age and finally, decorative cosmetics owe their existence to color. 

Over the years the cosmetic iadustry has created a wide variety of products for nail care. Some of these, such as cuticle removers and nail hardeners, are functional others, such as nail lacquers, lacquer removers, and nail elongators, are decorative. 

Lipstick is one of the decorative cosmetic products that command a unique market. Lipstick contains a variety of emollients, emulsifiers, preservatives, colorants and binders [4]. The quality of lipstick is directly linked to the basic material used in the formulation [5-6]. Varying the ratio of the ingredient used in formulation determines the final product characteristic such as texture, viscosity, hardness and melting point of the lipstick [7-9]. 

Deconvolution technique, 14 237 Decoration, gold, 12 693-694, 703 Decorative cosmetics, 7 860-862 Decorative laminates, phenolic resins in, 18 789-790... 

P.R.5 also lends itself to a variety of special applications. The list includes (decorative) cosmetics such as lipstick, eye shadow, powder, nail polish, and others. Application in this area depends on special purity requirements, and the commercially available types are tested accordingly. The pigment is listed in the European Cosmetics List. 

P.R.68 is also recommended for use in decorative cosmetics, such as nail polish, lipstick, powders, and shading creams. For these purposes, types are supplied which fulfil legal purity standards and are tested accordingly. 

P.R.57 1 is a useful colorant for a variety of special purpose media, including colored pencils and crayons. A number of countries have legally defined purity regulations concerning the use in decorative cosmetics articles, such as face powder and lipstick. The same is true for cheese casings [11], Suitable grades are commercially available, they are registered in the USA as D C Red 7, in Japan as Red No. 202. 

Another important market is in toothpaste, for which the pigment has been approved worldwide. It also lends color to lipstick and other decorative cosmetics. In the US, it is registered by FDA as D C Red 30, in Germany as C-Rot 28 according to the DFG Catalog for Cosmetic Colorants, in Japan as Red No. 226. 

Liquid crystals are mainly used for decorative purposes in cosmetics. Cholesteric liquid crystals are particularly suitable because of their iridescent color effects, and find applications in nail varnish, eye shadow, and lipsticks. The structure of these thermotropic liquid crystals changes as a result of body temperature, resulting in the desired color effect. In recent times, such thermotropic cholesteric liquid crystals have been included in body care cosmetics, where they are dispersed in a hydrogel. Depending whether this dispersion requires stirring or a special spraying process, the iridescent liquid crystalline particles are distributed statistically in the gel (Estee Lau-... 

Uses. The most important areas of use of pigments are paints, varnishes, plastics, artists colors, printing inks for paper and textiles, leather decoration, building materials (cement, renderings, concrete bricks and tiles—mostly based on iron oxide and chromium oxide pigments), leather imitates, floor coverings, rubber, paper, cosmetics, ceramic glazes, and enamels. 

Powders containing bismuth compounds have long been used for decorative purposes to generate a shiny luster or lustrous colors (e.g., facial cosmetic powder in ancient Egypt, imitation pearls made by coating glass and ceramic beads). Bismuth oxychloride [7787-59-9], BiOCl, Mr 260.4, was the first synthetic nontoxic nacreous pigment. It is produced by hydrolysis of acidic bismuth solutions in the presence of chloride ions. Precipitation conditions may be varied (concentration, temperature,... 

Although odor (essence I is an important part of flavor sensitivity, there arc numerous inedible consumer products where olfactory sensitivity is the principal concern. In addition to perfumes, soaps, hair sprays, and other cosmetics, odor is important to the acceptability of laundry and cleaning products, polishes and waxes, and decorative materials. Deodorizing agents also fall within this general sphere of interest. 

The female emu begins to breed between 18 months and 3 years of age, and may continue to produce eggs for more than 15 years. The emu grows to full size within 2 years, when it is 1.5-1.8m and weighs up to 65-70kg. Emu products include leather, meat and decorative eggshells. Emu oil is sold for cosmetic and pharmaceutical purposes. Emu meat, like ostrich meat, is similar in texture and colour to beef. 

The metal used most commonly is aluminium and this can give a decorative finish to items such as components for motor vehicles, containers for cosmetics, jewellery, and so on. An overlay of tinted lacquer sometimes is applied to enhance the versatility of this form of coating. 

The composition of beeswax varies by insect species and by what the bees have been eating. Beeswax has a low melting point, and is often cast into useful or decorative shapes. Combined with resins, it was used as a water-proofing and adhesive. It has been used as a coating on paintings and furniture, to enhance the appearance of and to protect the surfaces from moisture. It was used as a water-repellent and adhesive in ships and boats. Beeswax has been applied to fabric, cordage, and hair to add luster and increase water-resistance, and as a base for cosmetic and medicinal creams and lotions. Beeswax was the primary and best available material for making candles until the invention of paraffin wax, which is a by-product of the distillation of petroleum. 

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