News Archive
Craig Bonda Receives 2010 Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award
June 14, 2010
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) selected Craig Bonda of The HallStar Company and his co-authors — Anna Pavlovic, HallStar; and Kerry Hanson and Chris Bardeen, both of University of California-Riverside — for the SCC Award for their paper titled,
HallStar Hosts Community Outreach Event
June 8, 2010
HallStar is a member of the Bedford Park, IL Community Advisory Group (CAG) and recently hosted 20 community members at their manufacturing and technical center in Bedford Park.
HallStar Introduces HallBrite® PSF
June 7, 2010
The HallStar Company introduces HallBrite® PSF, a new, photostabilizing silicone fluid that photostabilizes the active ingredients in sunscreens while improving the feel and spreadability of sun care and daily wear products with sun protection factors.
HallStar and Surfatech Cooperate on New Products
May 27, 2010
The HallStar Company, headquartered in Chicago, Ill., and SurfaTech Corporation, headquartered in Dacula, Ga., have formed a cooperative development agreement to create and market new multifunctional molecules for personal care formulations.
HallStar and Scandiflex Form Joint Venture in Brazil
May 20, 2010
The HallStar Company and Scandiflex announced plans to form a new joint venture: HallStar do Brazil. The new company, which will market the wide range of HallStar's personal care ingredients, will be headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
New HallStar Products Announced for Rubber Roller Compounds
May 17, 2010
HallStar has recently developed phthalate-free products that provide equivalent or improved physical properties.
John Paro speaks at the American Chemistry Council's 2010 Responsible Care® Conference & Expo
May 14, 2010
John Paro, Chairman, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, spoke at the American Chemistry Council's 2010 Responsible Care® Conference & Expo during the session entitled "Responsible Care for the Smaller Company: Meeting the Challenges and Deriving Value with Less Resources".
HallStar Registers SolaStay under REACH
February 3, 2010
The HallStar Company is excited to announce that it has successfully registered SolaStay® S1 in the European Union under the REACH legislation (EC 1907/2006).
HallStar Names Three New Board Members
January 25, 2010
The HallStar Company, a specialty chemical company headquartered in Chicago, announced the appointment of James R. Conaty, Robert B. Covalt, and James N. Hallene to its Board of Directors.
First HallStar Award Recipient Announced at 2009 SCC Annual Meeting
December 17, 2009
Stacy Mundschau, et al., of the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, was named the recipient of the first HallStar Society of Cosmetic Chemists Award, which was announced at the SCC Annual Meeting, held at the New York Hilton on Dec. 10, 2009.
HallStar Featured in October Edition of Happi Magazine
October 27, 2009
HallStar's Craig Bonda has a featured article, "Sunscreen Photostability 101", in the October edition of Happi Magazine. It discusses why a sunscreen stops working and, more importantly, what can be done to correct the problem.
HallStar Offers Webinar Transcripts in Spanish
October 2, 2009
The HallStar Company made transcripts of three webinars available in Spanish. Now Spanish-language speakers who visit StarNet, the HallStar Media Network, at www.hallstar.com/starnet will find additional resources.
New Webinar Shows How to Optimize Paint Performance with HALLCOTE® HECA
August 27, 2009
The HallStar Company has released a free webinar to demonstrate how HALLCOTE® High Efficiency Coalescing Agent (HECA), can help latex paint formulators meet or exceed the most stringent VOC requirements without sacrificing performance.
John Paro Elected Chairman of the Board of HallStar
August 19, 2009
John Paro, President and Chief Executive Officer of The HallStar Company since May 2006, was elected Chairman of the Board on July 30, 2009. He succeeds George Vincent, who served as Chairman for 23 years before retiring in 2009. Vincent will continue to sit on the Board of Directors.
New Webinar Shows Compounders How to Optimize Plasticizers with The Paraplex® Approach
July 13, 2009
The HallStar Company has released a free, on-demand webinar to demonstrate the Paraplex Approach, an innovative way for compounders to develop new PVC and nitrile rubber products based on end-use properties they select.
HallStar Launches Webinar Series in Polymer & Personal Care
May 20, 2009
The HallStar Company launched a series of free, on-demand webinars to teach compounders and formulators how to integrate new chemical technologies into plasticizer and personal care applications.
HallStar Introduces New, Revolutionary Sunscreen Photostabilizer
May 15, 2009
HallStar's SolaStay™ S1 is a new, more powerful photostabilizer that, when added to sunscreen formulations, can help sunscreen formulators achieve previously unobtainable levels of protection against both the burning and aging rays of the sun.
HallStar Acquires Dow Hyperlast's DIOPLEX and REZILUBE Product Lines
May 1, 2009
Welcome DOW/Hyperlast Customers!
HallStar Announces Phthalate Alternatives and Green Esters for use in Polymer Applications
April 9, 2009
HallStar has announced several commercially available Phthalate Alternatives/Replacements for use in all types of polymer applications, especially PVC and synthetic elastomers.
HallStar Introduces HALLCOTE® HECA - High Efficiency Coalescing Agent for Ultra-Low VOC Latex Paints and Coatings
April 8, 2009
The newest product to originate from HallStar's commercial development group is HALLCOTE® HECA - a High Efficiency Coalescing Agent that allows paints and coatings formulators to develop Ultra-Low VOC latex paints and coatings.
Rosenberger Joins HallStar as Director, Corporate Development
August 13, 2008
David L. Rosenberger was named Director, Corporate Development, of The HallStar Company. In this new position, Mr. Rosenberger will support the global growth opportunities for existing products, new technologies, and potential acquisitions.
HallStar Sponsors New Annual SCC Award
August 11, 2008
The HallStar Company announced The HallStar Award— a new, annual, Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) award for outstanding scientific research.
HallStar Enhances Website for International Visitors
June 30, 2008
All product data sheets are now available in English and 22 other languages.
HallStar Featured in February Edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine
April 28, 2008
Craig Bonda, Director, Research & Development at The HallStar Company, was recently featured in the February edition of Cosmetics & Toiletries Magazine. Mr. Bonda spoke on preserving the photostability of active ingredients by quenching the UV filter's singlet excited state.
HallStar Featured in February Edition of RubberWorld Magazine
April 10, 2008
John Paro, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, was recently interviewed in the February edition of RubberWorld Magazine. Mr. Paro spoke on how HallStar has expanded its expertise in ester chemistry.
HallStar Featured in November Edition of RubberWorld Magazine
December 19, 2007
John Paro, President & CEO of The HallStar Company, was recently interviewed in the November edition of RubberWorld Magazine. Mr. Paro spoke on how HallStar has differentiated itself though innovations in technology and applications.
HallStar Featured in July Edition of ICIS
October 17, 2007
Company transforms from a rubber chemicals distributor to a producer and distributor of personal care ingredients and plastic additives.
HallStar Acquires Personal Care Esters from Stepan Company
October 16, 2007
Acquistion is an extension of innovative personal care and specialty ester product lines.
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