Global Bioenergies used its sugar-based isobutene to develop Clariant’s new ingredient, which is a rheology modifier impacting formulation viscosity and attaining specific sensorial and texturizing properties for creams and lotions.
The bio-based polymer contains more than 50% renewable carbon and as a result meets the ISO 16128:2016 standard for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products.
Additionally, the ingredient proved to not change properties of an application, which offers formulators a direct 1:1 alternative to petroleum-based equivalents.
The collaboration is working toward producing more volumes of Clariant’s new cosmetics ingredient, as it is currently being developed on a small scale at Global Bioenergies’ demo plant in Leuna, Germany.
“Supporting our customers in the personal care industry with sustainable, bio-based ingredients is a key priority for Clariant,” said Ralf Zerrer, head of strategic marketing and innovation, business unit industrial and consumer specialties at 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.”
“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,” added Marc Delcourt, CEO of Global Bioenergies. “Our relationship with Clariant is strengthening and we expect to continue building our network of partners as we prepare for larger capacities.”
