03.21.18
Genomatica, a widely-recognized technology leader for naturally sourced chemicals, and Azelis, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, announced that Azelis is now the exclusive distributor for personal care applications of Genomatica’s naturally sourced, award-winning Brontide butylene glycol in Europe. Azelis is already seeing widespread interest in Brontide from major brands and plans to support scores of major customers during Brontide’s market introduction.
Butylene glycol, a colorless organic alcohol, is commonly used in a wide range of personal care products to increase moisture retention (as a humectant), improve texture, and provide antimicrobial properties. Additionally, it is used to evenly disperse plant extracts, flavors and fragrance.
Genomatica produces Brontide biobased butylene glycol from natural, plant-based sugars using its safe and sustainable fermentation-based process technology. This innovative approach has high appeal in personal care applications where demand for natural ingredients is growing. Brontide has already been recognized by the mainstream chemical industry with the prestigious ICIS Innovation Award.
Azelis, a leading global specialty chemicals distributor with over 40,000 customers in 40 countries will provide sales, technical and logistics support for personal care product makers in Europe that are looking for a natural alternative to petroleum-based butylene glycol.
Azelis has also been actively developing and testing multiple personal care product formulations using Genomatica’s Brontide, including hydra gels, body sprays, and sunscreens. These have tested well for key formulation attributes such as scent, viscosity, pH and stability.
Genomatica produces Brontide biobased butylene glycol from natural, plant-based sugars using its safe and sustainable fermentation-based process technology. This innovative approach has high appeal in personal care applications where demand for natural ingredients is growing. Brontide has already been recognized by the mainstream chemical industry with the prestigious ICIS Innovation Award.
Azelis, a leading global specialty chemicals distributor with over 40,000 customers in 40 countries will provide sales, technical and logistics support for personal care product makers in Europe that are looking for a natural alternative to petroleum-based butylene glycol.
Azelis has also been actively developing and testing multiple personal care product formulations using Genomatica’s Brontide, including hydra gels, body sprays, and sunscreens. These have tested well for key formulation attributes such as scent, viscosity, pH and stability.