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Introducing Armocare® Aqua 12
An ISCC PLUS certified, sustainable, biodegradable surfactant for hair care
Nouryon announced the launch of Armocare® Aqua 12 surfactant at in-cosmetics Global in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
This innovative product is a biodegradable hair conditioning agent with no quaternary ammonium compounds (non-quat) for high performing, hair care formulations. Armocare® Aqua 121 was recently certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS standard at Nouryon’s manufacturing site in Itupeva, Brazil. This certification ensures full traceability of renewable feedstocks throughout the supply chain using the mass balance approach.
“We are pleased to introduce Armocare® Aqua 12 surfactant, a sustainable conditioning agent that enhances hair manageability and offers exceptional on-hair performance,” said David Freidinger, Vice President of Personal Care and Pharma at Nouryon. “By leveraging scientific research and consumer insights, Nouryon has developed an innovative non-quat cationic ingredient with lower toxicity and higher biobased content compared to traditional conditioning agents, suitable for rinse-off and leave-in conditioner formulations and enhancing performance in shampoos.”
Armocare® Aqua 12 surfactant was designed according to the American Chemical Society’s 12 Principles of Green Chemistry2. It is GMO3-free and made from ISCC PLUS certified renewable feedstock, with a renewable carbon index of 0.92. Additionally, it is readily biodegradable and safer for aquatic life, offering a more sustainable alternative to traditional conditioning agents.
Armocare® Aqua 12 is compatible with multiple anionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as nonionic and cationic polymers, making it versatile for various hair care formulations, including traditional and sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners. It offers emulsifying properties, enabling it to function as the sole emulsifier in some conditioner formulations. The product provides superior conditioning properties to both wet and dry hair, ensuring detangling, smoothness and manageability, and does not irritate eyes and skin, making it suitable for solid-form products up to 10% by weight.
The Company recently broadened its portfolio with Structure® Silk starch, a naturally derived and readily biodegradable rheology modifier, texturizer, and film-former for skin and hair applications, and Structure® M3 co-surfactant, a non-GMO corn based, readily biodegradable ingredient that improves mildness without impacting foam or cleansing.
Visit Nouryon at booth #1D20 at in-cosmetics Global and be sure to attend Nouryon’s technical seminar on Thursday, April 10, at 13:25 in Theatre 3, Hall 13, when Andrew Robertson, Senior Researcher, Application Development Personal Care at Nouryon, will present Structure® Silk: Transforming Textures to Elevate Skin Sensation.
Contact a sales representative for more information about these and other innovative technologies. Discover how Nouryon can help you achieve more sustainable personal care formulations that don’t compromise on performance.
1. Alkylamidopropyl dimethylamine (using biobased dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) as raw material.)
2. Anastas, P. T.; Warner, J. C. Green Chemistry Theory and Practice, Oxford University Press: New York, 1998, p. 30
3. GMO = Genetically Modified Organism
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Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader, with dual headquarters in Radnor, PA, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, and incorporated in Ireland. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 8,200 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability, and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.
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