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Former SCC President Paul Thau Dies at 91

Long-time Cosmair cosmetic chemist received the Maison G. de Navarre Medal.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Paul Thau, a prolific cosmetic chemist who had a long career with Cosmair/L’Oréal, died. He was 91. Thau graduated from the Columbia University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1954. Upon graduation, he worked for a short time in pharmacies before beginning his career in cosmetic chemistry. His career spanned more than 50 years, and included R&D positions at Revlon, Bristol-Myers, Ciba-Geigy and Warner Lambert. At L’Oréal, Thau rose to the position of assistant vice president of cos...

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