TAGS: Natural/ Organic Hair Care Sun Care
At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, Covestro presents its naturally derived Baycusan® eco E 1000 and biodegradable Baycusan® C film formers for hair care, sun care and other applications at booth #701.
Safe & Responsible Cosmetics
The environmentally conscious consumer demands safe and responsible cosmetics. Covestro LLC is answering the call with its broad portfolio of bio-based and biodegradable raw materials. From skincare to haircare, the company’s Baycusan
® line can be tailored to a wide variety of applications in the cosmetics industry.
Bio-based film formers from Covestro offer the best balance between natural content and high-performance aesthetics where alternative natural ingredients would compromise product performance and appearance. With Baycusan
® eco, which is based on over 50% renewable feedstock according to ISO 16128-1 standards, these Covestro film formers are naturally derived—offering formulators new perspectives for more sustainable and innovative products.
High-performing Hair Fixative
The first of this product line, Baycusan
® eco E 1000 (INCI: Polyurethane-93), was designed to fulfill all the requirements of a modern and high-performing hair fixative agent. Features include:
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Best-in-class elasticity for flexible styling without flaking
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High humidity resistance for curl retention and superior frizz control
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Heat protection up to temperatures as high as 300 °C
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Conditioning effect for smoothness and hair manageability
Cosmetics with a Conscience
Biodegradability is a key feature for assessing the environmental impact of a cosmetic ingredient. Although most synthetic film formers do not biodegrade well, Covestro products boast higher biodegradability due to their unique chemical structures.
The biodegradation of Baycusan
® C has been tested by independent expert institutes using recognized test methods (OECD 301 and 302 test methods for biodegradation in water). The degradation levels achieved demonstrate a relatively fast degradation—Baycusan
® C 1001 achieves 60% biodegradation in 28 days in the OECD 301 test, making it one of the most biodegradable synthetic film formers on the market.
Environmentally Friendly Sun Care
The sun care industry is under significant pressure to develop environmentally friendly formulations compliant with recently passed regulations. Covestro offers an eco-friendly line of polyurethane film formers that are suitable for formulating environmentally safe, sustainable sun care products with high performance. These durable sun care products formulated with Baycusan
® C 1004 (INCI: Polyurethane-35) have been carefully crafted for their environmental profile. While formulating, Covestro strove to minimize impact on the marine ecosystem while offering high protection from the sun—this was made possible by using a water-resistant and biodegradable film former that offers elegant aesthetics.
Covestro Baycusan® Range
Source: Covestro