TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Cosmetics
Skin Care
Vantage has completed its investment at its Leuna, Germany, plant to produce Liponic™ EG-1 (Glycereth-26) humectant. The new production capacity will allow Vantage to better support the growing worldwide demand for palm-free, naturally derived humectants.
Used in Skin Care Formulations
Vantage already produces Liponic EG-1 at its U.S. plant in Gurnee, Illinois. The glycerin-based humectant is a staple ingredient in many highly conditioning
skin care formulations. The new production line engineered in the Leuna facility will allow Vantage to better serve its European customers with shortened lead times, increased local availability and improved service levels.
The extension will also benefit customers worldwide by securing the supply chain for Liponic EG-1. The Liponic EG-1 material manufactured at Leuna will be marketed as Liponic EG-1 VLG for enhanced traceability of its origin.
Addition to Non-ionic Surfactant Portfolio
This investment also supports the effort of Vantage to reduce its global carbon footprint. The close proximity between the manufacturing site and European customers will contribute to reducing the overall environmental impact of Liponic EG-1.
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Liponic EG-1 is an excellent addition to our continuously growing non-ionic surfactant portfolio in Leuna. In combination with our recent expansion in anionic surfactants, this creates further value for our customers in the Personal and Home Care industries,” said Alexander Snell, senior vice president of Europe, Middle East & Africa for Vantage.
Liponic EG-1 (INCI: Glycereth-26) is a multifunctional ingredient that can be used as a humectant, solubilizer, co-emulsifier and skin conditioning agent. It can also be utilized as a butylene glycol replacement. Liponic EG-1 provides the moisturizing benefits of glycerin without the tackiness typically associated with this ingredient.
Range of Humectants from Vantage
Source: Vantage