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Solvay obtains the Vegan Trademark for its oxygenated solvents, Augeo® Crystal and Hexylene Glycol (HGL). The Vegan Society labels products and raw materials which are free of animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals.
Solvay Taps into Growing Industry Trend
With this registration, Solvay will be able to tap into a growing trend in many parts of the world and serve customers with vegan products in the beauty, cosmetics and homecare market.
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In line with our purpose as a company, we want to introduce sustainable solutions that also meet the new lifestyle trends identified among consumers,” said Antonio Leite, vice president of phenol, derivatives and solvents for Solvay's global Coatis business unit.
Sustainable Solutions for Vegan Market
One of our latest developments is Augeo® Crystal, which offers a guaranteed traceability of raw material and is a sustainable solvent solution for the vegan products market. The crystal is a renewable solvent which combines high solubility, low odor and adequate evaporation.
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In addition to being safe for people, animals and the environment, the product is a sustainable alternative for companies seeking new solutions for applications in the cosmetics and home care market,” said Leite.
Hexylene Glycol (HGL), a product widely used as a humectant and emulsifying agent in skin care and cosmetic formulations, was also registered with the Vegan Society. It is used for micellar water, body oil, moisturizers and makeup, and for hair care in shampoo formulations, colorants, conditioners and hair tonics.
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Solvay is the only HGL producer in the world that has this registration, which is an important differential in the market because it shows customers our commitment to offering solutions aligned with this new lifestyle," added Leite.
Source: Solvay