Nouryon today announced the launch of Structure® Silk starch, the newest addition to its Structure® portfolio of naturally derived and sustainable rheology modifiers. Developed in response to market trends for new, innovative textures and unique sensory experiences, Structure® Silk starch provides end users with a final product featuring a luxurious, cushioned feel and bright luminosity for skin care, hair care and hair styling formulations.
“The launch of Structure® Silk starch further reinforces our commitment to developing innovative and sustainable ingredients for the personal care market,” stated Suzanne Carroll, Senior Vice President of Home and Personal Care at Nouryon. “Nouryon provides formulators with high-quality ingredients to create solutions that address their customers’ needs.”
In addition to efficient thickening, Structure® Silk starch is a sustainable ingredient. It features a Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) greater than 90%, is readily biodegradable (per OECD 301B1) and is a non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO). It is also cold-water processable and compatible with a wide range of commonly used ingredients in hair and skin applications, providing unmatched versatility and sustainability benefits.
“We are excited about the versatility of Structure® Silk starch. It offers a bright, glossy emulsion and high clarity in aqueous systems,” said David Freidinger, Vice President of Personal Care and Pharma at Nouryon. “Whether you’re creating a combing cream, styling gel or moisturizing facial cream, Structure® Silk starch can help formulators differentiate their products in both texture and aesthetics, without compromising on performance.”
Structure® Silk starch is the latest in a series of more natural products to be offered from Nouryon’s Structure® portfolio which also includes: Structure® M3 co-surfactant, Structure® XL starch, Structure® ZEA starch, Structure® 2001 polymer, Structure® 3001 polymer, and Structure® Solanace starch.
Nouryon will be exhibiting at in-cosmetics Latin America at booth #G50 together with local distributor, Sarfam. Please contact your sales representative for more information about these innovative and eco-friendly technologies and learn how Nouryon can help you achieve more sustainable personal care formulations that don’t compromise on performance.
1) OECD 301B = Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development- aligned test that uses respirometry to determine the biodegradability of the material.
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