Centerchem to Distribute Amyris' Squalane in North America

Jul 13th, 2012
Katie Schaefer

Centerchem Inc. has entered an agreement to distribute Amyris’ Neossance Squalane in the United States and Canada.

The squalane is produced using a biotechnology process that enables the sustainable production of 100% plant-derived, pure squalane. The squalane emollient is derived from plant sugars and is approved by Ecocert and the United States Department of Agriculture.

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