Pentylene glycol news

All news on Pentylene glycol (also known as Hydrolite® 5 Green and Pentane-1,2-diol): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

1 July 2026

Symrise wins L'Oréal 2026 Energy Award for 'Closing the Hydrogen Loop'

Circular process captures and recycles hydrogen in Hydrolite® 5 green production, cutting fresh hydrogen use ~80% and achieving ~98% recovery to lower emissions and strengthen supply resilience.
27 October 2025

Symrise Wins BSB Innovation Award for Hydrolite® 5 Green

Hydrolite® 5 green, made from renewable materials, excels in sustainability and performance, enhancing Symrise's supply chain with a new production site in Spain.
2 September 2025

Symrise Opens New Hydrolite® 5 Green Production Unit in Spain

The new unit in Spain boosts supply chain efficiency, reduces emissions, and enhances sustainability for Hydrolite® 5 green, meeting rising demand for this multifunctional ingredient.

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