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Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc., has increased production of its Carbopol® polymers, a thickening agent found in most hand sanitizing gels and cleansing applications, to assist with the global fight against COVID-19.
Thickening Agent for Hand Sanitizers
Since early January, the company has modified and expanded its production, and consulted with customers on new formulations, allowing us to triple the amount of hand sanitizer ingredients. This will enable 1 billion bottles of hand sanitizer every month to be delivered to the healthcare industry, first responders and consumers around the world.
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Across the globe, hospitals, as well as the consumer market, are facing an unprecedented shortage of hand sanitizer,” said Bernardo Medeiros, general manager of Lubrizol Life Science, Beauty and Home.
Increases Production of Carbopol® Polymer
Two years ago, Lubrizol proactively made the decision to invest more than USD 20 million to increase supply capabilities. The expansion was expedited earlier this year and is now complete, months ahead of schedule, enabling the ramped-up production of Carbopol® polymer.
Lubrizol will continue to explore ways to meet customer needs during these extraordinary circumstances without compromising its rigorous focus on keeping its workers safe and minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Our experienced applications team is available to discuss alternative formulations using different grades of Lubrizol’s Carbopol® polymers.
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Consistent with our message to improve lives, we have collaborated with our key customers, suppliers, partners and our global logistics network to provide the essential ingredients and solutions to help fight this pandemic. The use of Carbopol® polymer is just one example of how Lubrizol is leveraging its science to support COVID-19 needs globally,” said Medeiros.
Source: Lubrizol