Testing Stability of Your Cosmetic Formulation

Eric Abrutyn is a graduate of New York University-New Paltz with a Masters in Chemistry and of C.W. Post College/Long Island University with a B.S. in Chemistry.

He has over 45 years of experience in the personal care cosmetics industry. Eric is a member of the Technical Advisory Board and past-contributing editor for Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine. He is also contributing author and instructor for SpecialChem, and is a 20 yr member (and past chair) of the International Nomenclature Committee (INC)—part of Personal Care Products Council’s (formerly CTFA).

Eric has actively participated in the Society of Cosmetic Chemist for over 40 years, serving as Chair of Midwest and Ohio Valley chapters, Area II Director, Editor of New York Cosmetiscope, and various positions at the local and national level.

In 2009, Eric Abrutyn established a consulting firm – TPC2Advisor’s Ltd., Inc., utilizing his extensive and diverse experience to focus on supporting clientele in the areas of-

• Antiperspirant technology, application, and performance testing.
• Siloxane technology/applications and replacement products.
• Skin and hair care formulation and product performance testing, and technology/marketing assessment.
• Personal Care Cosmetic labeling with specific emphasis on INC nomenclature and registration, and Technology Strategic planning and Ideation.
• Strategic communication to clients and customers
  
  Besides working as Senior Principle Scientist for Kao Brands, Eric has worked for Dow Corning as a Senior Technical Service Scientist in the field of silicone chemistry, and Wickhen Products as Director of R&D in the field of antiperspirants, esterification, spray drying, free-radical polymerization, and controlled release. He has contributed broadly in the fields of hair care research, skin care product development & underarm product development.
  
  Eric holds over 15 patent; he is contributing editor/author for 4 book; teaches courses in siloxane technology & application, and antiperspirant/deodorant technology, application & and product performance. He is author of many technical articles, and numerous presentations in the field of antiperspirants, polymerization, controlled release, and silicone applications.