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“Sharpening the Saw” – Staying Fresh in the Field of Formulation Science

“Sharpening the Saw” – Staying Fresh in the Field of Formulation Science. Jeff Seidling, Scott Wenzel November 8, 2011. Agenda. Introduction K-C Formulation Science Team The Problem The Solution Explore Talk Learn – Study Learn – Do Teach Summary. Who am I?.

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“Sharpening the Saw” – Staying Fresh in the Field of Formulation Science

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  1. “Sharpening the Saw” – Staying Fresh in the Field of Formulation Science Jeff Seidling, Scott Wenzel November 8, 2011

  2. Agenda • Introduction • K-C Formulation Science Team • The Problem • The Solution • Explore • Talk • Learn – Study • Learn – Do • Teach • Summary

  3. Who am I? • Associate’s Degree in Business • B.S. in Microbiology, Chemistry Minor • Cosmetic Chemist for 6 years – all with Kimberly-Clark • Husband and Father • Brew beer, remodel our house and play guitar in my spare time

  4. Who is Scott? • B.S. in Biology, Chemistry Minor • Cosmetic Chemist for 16 years • Member of SCC since 1995 • 3 Chapters, various positions • Husband and Father • Hunt, fish, sports, chase my kids and wife around

  5. K-C Formulation Science • Large group of formulators in various locations • Backgrounds vary • Degrees, years of education • Industry experience (0-16 years)

  6. K-C Formulation Science • All at maximum capacity -> working on 1-6 projects at a time • Experts tend be utilized exclusively for extended periods of time (i.e. wipes)

  7. The problem • Companies have limited resources (people, money) • People have limited time to: • Explore – chemistry, approach • Talk to each other and learn from experience • Learn by Studying • Learn by Doing • Teach

  8. EXPLORE - “Blue Sky” Friday • One day blocked off a month on everyone’s calendars • Formulators are encouraged to make new-to-the-world or new-to-them formulations • Formulations are captured in a master file • Pizza is provided for lunch by the corporation for participation

  9. TALK - Formulation Meeting • Happens during “Blue Sky” Friday • During meetings we discuss a topic relevant to the group • Project brainstorming • Technical hurdles • Upcoming projects, interest areas • Etc.

  10. LEARN: STUDY - Paper Exercises • Occur during formulation meetings • Layout: • Teams of 2 • Provided common ingredients, marketing copy, claims from a commercial product • Best guess of the INCI Declaration based on claims • Each team shares their answers/thinking • Actual INCI label is then shared with the team • Discuss answers vs. actual

  11. LEARN: STUDY – Competitive Analysis • Competitive Shopping Trips • At least 2X/year • Discovery of: • New ingredients • New claims • Trends • Who’s doing what

  12. LEARN: DO – “Tear-Down” Week • Occur bi-monthly to quarterly (4-6/year) • Layout: • Random draw of teams (2-3 formulators/team) on Monday • At least 1 senior formulator paired with junior formulator • INCI Declaration, % solids, and commercial product sample provided • Teams prototype as they have time through the week • Teams talk through learning, issues, results, conclusions

  13. LEARN: DO – “Tear-Down” Week • Impartial judging on Friday (COA, pH, viscosity, match ingredient declaration, aesthetics, performance) • Teams talk through learning, issues, results, conclusions • Trophies awarded to the winning team

  14. TEACH: Formulation Course • Occurs once every two years • Layout: • 2 days of instruction (technical and non-technical K-C employees) • Formulators volunteer to teach based on expertise/desire • Raw material classes, formulation types, claims, timing for development

  15. TEACH: Formulation Course • Modules and demonstrations • Make your own cleanser • Make your own emulsion • Surfactants • Emulsions and emulsifiers • Preservatives • Skin Biology • Product Safety/Regulatory • Etc.

  16. Results • Keep innovation pipeline fresh by setting aside one day a month to get in the lab (Blue Sky Fridays) • Encourage teamwork and communication through formulation meetings • Correlate chemistry and function through paper exercises and shopping trips

  17. Results • Expand formulating knowledge and foster healthy competition through Tear-Down Days • Build credibility and obtain/polish presentation skills by teaching the formulation course • Have FUN!

  18. Questions? • (Remember you only have 15 seconds )

  19. Questions? • (OK…I’ll give you another 15 seconds)

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