2 January 2018
DETAILS
(Euronext Growth: ALGBE),
a leader in industrial biotechnology and
a world leader in specialty chemicals,
today announced the development of
a new bio-based polymer for cosmetic creams and lotions,
which is derived from renewable isobutene.
Developed with Global Bioenergies’ sugar-based isobutene,
Clariant’s new ingredient is a rheology modifier
that influences formulation viscosity
and achieves specific sensorial and texturizing properties
for creams and lotions.
It contains more than 50% renewable carbon,
and consequently meets the ISO 16128:2016 standard
for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products.
The bio-based polymer is a breakthrough for the industry
as it is proven not to change the properties of an application,
offering formulators a direct 1:1 alternative
to petroleum-based equivalents.
The building block of Clariant’s new cosmetics ingredient
is currently produced on a small scale
at Global Bioenergies’ demo plant located in Leuna, Germany.
The companies are working on upscaling production
with larger volumes.
Ralf Zerrer,
Head of Strategic Marketing and Innovation at Clariant
“Supporting our customers in the Personal Care industry
with sustainable, bio-based ingredients
is a key priority for Clariant.
The demand for ingredients based on renewable resources
is here to stay and will become the norm among brands
in the very near future.
With our new polymer, we are delighted to expand
current limited opportunities for formulators
looking to improve the sustainability of their formulations,
letting them make an immediate switch
without compromising application properties or performance.”
Marc Delcourt,
CEO of Global Bioenergies
“Renewable isobutene is a widely used building block
for cosmetic applications and we are excited by the opportunities
it presents for new bio-based ingredients
to address the needs of niche markets.
Our relationship with Clariant is strengthening,
and we expect to continue building
our network of partners as we prepare for larger capacities.”
Contact
Jean-Baptiste Barbaroux
Head of Business Development
Phone : 01 64 98 20 50
invest@global-bioenergies.com
CLARIANT CORPORATE MEDIA RELATIONS
Jochen Dubiel
Phone : +41 61 469 63 63
jochen.dubiel@clariant.com
Claudia Kamensky
Phone : +41 61 469 63 63
claudia.kamensky@clariant.com
CLARIANT TRADE MEDIA RELATIONS
Stefanie Nehlsen
Phone : +41 61 469 63 63
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