en.Wedoany.com Reported - Evonik has partnered with Celtic Renewables to develop ECOHANCE® Soft BOL, a sustainable emollient for cosmetics and personal care products, using biobutanol produced by the latter. This product combines Evonik's formulation technology and has achieved its set goals in both performance and environmental protection.
Celtic Renewables' biobutanol is entirely derived from local raw materials, including whiskey draff and waste potatoes, and is produced at its biorefinery in Scotland. The cosmetics and personal care industry is undergoing changes, with growing demand for more sustainable ingredients that do not compromise performance. The cosmetics industry is increasingly seeking production raw materials that are both functional and meaningful, and the use of waste raw materials offers customers the potential for storytelling.
Bettina Brierly, Chief Commercial Officer of Celtic Renewables, stated that the cosmetics industry faces significant challenges in reducing Scope 3 emissions. Currently, fossil-based chemicals used in a range of cosmetic applications, from creams to lip glosses, serve as active ingredients during manufacturing. By switching to bio-based alternatives, emissions from these everyday products can be reduced by up to 60%, without requiring consumers to change their purchasing habits and with minimal impact on the manufacturing process. She believes that partnerships like the one with Evonik are crucial for accelerating the cosmetics industry's transition to a more sustainable model, and noted that companies slow to act will face difficulties in transformation.
Wolfgang Goertz, Vice President of Evonik's Cosmetics Solutions, added that the butanol obtained from Celtic Renewables fully meets their needs. Customers have rated the cosmetic emollient made from this raw material highly, achieving excellent results in terms of sensory properties, texture, and feel. Evonik's sustainability goals extend beyond carbon reduction to include transparency and storytelling from raw material sourcing to the finished product. The two companies are exploring further applications of Celtic Renewables' bio-based chemicals in other sustainable cosmetics.
