Chemicals for cosmetics and personal care products, including surfactants, emollients, and active ingredients.
chemXplore tracks 15 projects in cosmetics and personal care, of which 3 are active.
Of the active ones, 2 expansion and 1 new construction.
10 ml refillable travel spray using Nomad Refill tech wins Formes de Luxe Award; custom anodized-aluminum casing with marble cap and patented connector for fast, clean refills.
At IFSCC Congress Sept 28–Oct 1 in Perth, teams present coconut‑water extraction increasing polyphenols, collagen‑hybridizing peptides that reduce damaged collagen, and bio‑based polysaccharide films for hydration.
Shows preservative solutions for pet care, launches biodegradable Cosmelin esters as a silicone alternative, presents Scopeblue lower‑carbon preservatives and an Oct 16 LCA talk.
New production site connects sourcing, transformation, innovation and production, links with Floral Concept and extends local naturals know‑how into Symrise’s global perfumery network.
Ultra-mild CO2-derived emulsifier with 28% CO2 content and about 25% lower carbon footprint that matches conventional surfactant performance in lotions, creams and haircare.
New R&D labs at Sci‑Tech Daresbury will act as a global biotechnology research centre to speed development and commercialisation of next‑generation ingredients and support regional job growth.
A French premium naturals house will join the Fragrance division and form a Naturals cluster with Maison Lautier 1795 in Pays de Grasse; business continuity prioritized.
New Jakarta Creative Center consolidates labs and co-creation spaces; Karawang expansion adds drying and blending capabilities and reduces CO₂ via electrification and heat recovery.
Construction starts Q4 2026; plant capacity 10,000 t/y with first commercial volumes in 2028; Series A extended and EU grant bring total funding to €35m.
Around 90 employees affected; Hamburg roles to shift to Essen, Bitterfeld closure set for end‑April 2027; customer supply to larger German sites; employee talks planned.
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The 8 with the most active projects, of 10 countries.
