Dow Corning, a global leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, is launching here today at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2014 (booth #921), Dow Corning® ES-5600 Silicone Glycerol Emulsifier. This innovative water-in-oil emulsifier with diglycerol hydrophilic…
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