LANXESS at SEPAWA 2026: preservatives, Cosmelin esters and Scopeblue offerings
- LANXESS debuts preservative solutions for the pet care market: Neolone PH 100 and Bioban PH 100, used e.g. in dog shampoos.
- Introduces Cosmelin, readily biodegradable specialty esters positioned as an alternative to silicones for skin, hair, sunscreen and decorative cosmetics.
- Purox S and Kalaguard SB are offered in Scopeblue variants with at least 50% lower CO2 footprint or ≥50% sustainable raw materials via mass‑balance approaches.
- Dr. Matthias Kunze presents an LCA/DPP session on October 16 at 11:30, comparing conventional vs plant‑based sodium benzoate and DPP dataset integration.
Exhibition focus
LANXESS will present preservatives and multifunctionals for personal and household care at SEPAWA, highlighting solutions for product protection, sustainability and regulatory demands. For the first time it is showcasing preservative solutions targeted at pet care, naming Neolone PH 100 and Bioban PH 100 as broad‑spectrum options used in formulations such as dog shampoos. The company cites sustained global pet care growth through 2035 with regional annual rates of 4–6%.
Cosmelin biodegradable esters
Cosmelin is a new line of readily biodegradable specialty esters for skin and hair care, sunscreens and decorative cosmetics. Designed for both silicone‑containing and silicone‑free systems, Cosmelin aims to deliver traditional silicone benefits (slip, spreadability, smoothness, shine) while degrading faster and more completely in the environment and improving compatibility with organic ingredients.
Scopeblue preservatives and emollients
Purox S (sodium benzoate) and Kalaguard SB are offered in Scopeblue variants, which have a CO2 footprint at least 50% lower or consist of at least 50% sustainable raw materials. Purox S is nature‑identical and readily biodegradable up to pH 6.5; its Scopeblue form is produced using renewable energy and raw materials via mass balance. Kalaguard SB is positioned for home care and also available in a Scopeblue variant. LANXESS also highlights emollients Purolan IDD, Purolan IHD, Adimoll DB and multifunctional Purolan PD‑LO.
Household care and technical topics
Oxone (monopersulfate) is promoted as a chlorine‑free, odorless oxidizing agent effective at low wash temperatures for detergents, dishwashing and surface cleaners. On October 16 at 11:30, Dr. Matthias Kunze will speak on life cycle assessment for detergents in the DPP era, comparing conventional and plant‑based sodium benzoate and demonstrating how ingredient LCAs can feed DPP datasets. LANXESS subsidiary Saltigo will present custom manufacturing services, sustainable process development and the Saltidin insect repellent active.
Source: Lanxess