Evonik’s Rheance One Wins 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award

Jan 27th, 2021
Michele Behrens
Evonik Corporation
Evonik’s Rheance One platform of green biosurfactants took first place in the 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award for personal care and cleaning industry.
Evonik’s Rheance One platform of green biosurfactants took first place in the 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award for personal care and cleaning industry.
Evonik

Evonik has been recognized for its Rheance One (INCI: Glycolipids) platform, which won the 2020 Henkel Sustainable Award for the second year in a row. Additionally, the company was awarded second place for Best Supply Performance and Best Innovation Contributor.

Related: Evonik Expands Bio-based Cosmetics/Personal Care Portfolio

The Rheance One platform comprises green biosurfactants and was recognized in the Beauty Care category for sustainability at the 14th Annual Henkel Awards, which were announced at a virtual gala event during the American Cleaning Industry (ACI) Annual Meeting. In 2020, Evonik won the Henkel Sustainability Award for a biodegradable conditioner sourced from natural, renewable materials.

Rheance One is a glycolipid-based platform of green biosurfactants designed for rinse-off applications. They are 100% biodegradable, have foaming and cleansing properties, and are mild to the skin. Manufactured using an all-natural biotechnological process, the platform is designed to allow formulators to create high-performance beauty and personal care products that adhere to sustainability standards.

“We are honored to serve as a long-term partner to Henkel and other customers, who share our commitment to leverage innovative solutions such as Rheance One in order to develop a more sustainable market and better-performing products,” said Yann d'Hervé, head of Evonik’s Care Solutions business line.

For more information, contact Evonik Industries AG.

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