Designed for natural formulations with a high Renewable Carbon Index (RCI), Clariant’s VITA line of 100% bio-based surfactants and PEG products helps to maximize the green carbon content of consumer formulations and remove fossil carbon from the value chain without losing out on performance.
These products are setting a new standard in “green” surfactants, in Personal Care as well as markets like Home Care and Coatings, by delivering the performance of fossil-based analogs and standing out for their 100% traceable and measurable carbon.
The innovative formulation ingredients are based on green carbon made from plants via bioethanol and other oleochemical sources, with fully segregated material flows of sugar cane or corn to the final ingredient to ensure the natural origin of the ethoxylates.
The VITA product line supports one of the UN’s most important Sustainable Development Goals - #13 Climate Action - saving up to 85% of CO2 emissions from the value chain compared to fossil carbon-based counterparts. With these ethoxylates making up a large portion of cosmetic formulations, making the switch is a positive action toward lowering environmental impact and
mitigating climate change.
Responsibly sourced plant-based solutions
When it comes to the active ingredients in a formulation, offering the transparency of 100% biobased, responsibly sourced solutions is another route opening up choices for formulators. Clariant Actives and Natural Origins embraces unique technologies to offer besides high-tech actives recognized by top level awards, a full range of naturals for the cosmetic market with a positive sustainable and socioeconomic impact. An extensive selection of natural clays, plant extracts, oils and butters backed by responsible sourcing are available to boost the extent of biobased ingredients in skin care and hair care.
“It’s our mission to make a change throughout the value chain from plant to bottle, ultimately impacting the industry sustainably,” comments Catherine Breffa, Head of Marketing Personal & Home Care. “The fully renewable-based active ingredients that were showcased at USDA’s inaugural National Biobased Products Day exemplified the different ways we have approached this
change.”
Samy El-Khoury, Head of Natural Ingredients, elaborates further "Our Beracare™ CBA is made from a blend of two powerful oils responsibly sourced in the Amazonian ecosystem. This blend provides soothing benefits and improves the wellbeing of sensitive skin. In addition, Clariant’s newest active, Rootness® Mood+, reproduces the skin’s benefits from light to revitalize skin and
enhance mood. Through a patented process that is 100% eco-friendly and traceable, this ingredient is made from a root extract obtained under aeroponic conditions. This enables theadvantages of a soil-free environment and minimal water usage.”
Reducing preservative load, naturally
Today, demand for low fossil carbon solutions extends to the challenging and highly regulated field of preserving the safety and quality of Personal Care products. To help formulators, we developed multifunctional 100% renewable-based preservative boosters to enable “cleaner” formulations by reducing the need for traditional preservatives. The innovative Velsan® line does more than lower the amount of preservative, it also acts as an emollient and/or emulsifier depending on the formulation. This creates exciting possibilities to simplify formulations through multifunctional properties. Good news all round for more sustainable formulations.
Find out more about Clariant’s growing portfolio of bio-based products at NYSCC Suppliers Day, May 2 & 3! Meet our technical experts for in-person insight into these solutions and potential applications at booth 803.
