Meeting/Event Information

Speaker: Matt Zoeller

Title - Strange Love: How I learned to stop worrying and love Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters

The title may evoke Stanley Kubrick’s iconic 1962 Cold War satire, but this presentation concludes well. Fatty acid esters of polyglycerides (PEFA) are a proven green offset to nonionic surfactants based on ethylene oxide adducts (PEG).  Given the disapproval, regulatory scrutiny and non-renewable status of PEG surfactants, the PEFA chemistry provides us with useful formulator tools meeting green demand.  Very little has been published about these versatile materials in personal care application even though food technologists began using them in the 1960’s. We examine the chemistry, history, application and utility of the PEFA in personal care formulation citing examples. We also examine their strengths and weaknesses while providing physical chemistry insight into both, granting the green formulator a better understanding and appreciation of these renewable, sustainable materials.

Matt Zoeller is currently the Applications Manager for the Specialty Division of 3V Sigma USA based in Georgetown, South Carolina, part of the 3V Group of Bergamo, Italy. Before this venture Matt spent over 35 years in technical management positions in several contract manufacturing businesses in the Chicagoland area. During that time he was integral to the development and technology transfer of thousands of personal care products for hundreds of beauty brands. For several years he’s contributed knowledge to formulators around the world via Perry Romanowski’s Chemist Corner blogspot under the guise “chemicalmatt” and mentors young scientists when he can. He holds a B.S. Chemistry from Roosevelt University in Chicago, where he spent most of his life; and contributed to the Midwest Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists for many years, most notably as editor/publisher of 40 issues of the SCCoop. Matt holds two patents, one for nanoemulsion drug delivery, another for novel topical delivery of Epsom salt. He is now the host and science writer for the popular YouTube channel 3V Sigma USA “Makin’ it with Matt.”

THIS MONTH'S SPONSOR

Elé Corporation 

Elé Corporation is a global manufacturer of specialty intermediates used in variety of industries such as personal care, polyurethanes and CASE. Elé is creating greener, more natural solutions, higher carbon renewable content and Prop 65 compliant products without compromising functionality or efficacy. Backed by our highly experienced R&D team, we collaborate with our customers to provide tailored solutions.
 
Elé is more flexible and resourceful than most, in terms of our ability to manufacture to satisfy our customers’ unique needs. We partner with you from project inception to scale-up for commercial success. We are innovators and collaborators. 
 
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Schedule

5:00 - 6:00 PM: Happy Hour/Networking
6:00 - 7:45 PM: House Business/Speaker
7:45 - 8:30 PM: Networking