Clariant will increase production capacity of mild surfactants in Europe and the United States.

Expanded global production network enhanced by Clariant's hydroxyethyl sulfonate surfactants - The Hostapon ® SCI range
supports personal care brands and formulators as consumers seek new mild and hygienic requirements in applications such as Syndet beauty bars, shower gels and shampoos
2 Additional capacity available in early 2021
Mutenc, May 26, 2020 - Clariant is expanding its production capacity of hydroxyacetate derivative Hostapon SCI-Mild Surfactants to support the growing trend of personal care formulators and brands to differentiate applications using mild surfactants. It also supports the growing consumption trend of sanitary products. Investment in facilities in Europe and the United States will lead to more capacity in the first quarter of 2021

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as one of the leading companies in the field of personal care-specific chemicals, Clariant continues to invest and support the latest trends in the industry. Mild surfactants are a growing industry driven by consumers seeking new mildness requirements, which are invaluable in helping formulators meet the needs of mild, hygienic, sensitive skin solutions, solid forms and more natural ingredients. "Specials.
's Hostapon SCI is a natural anion mild surfactant. They are plant-based, non-irritating, ultra-mild and conform to many industry-recognized eco-labels, and are formulated using creamy, stable foam. They form part of Clariant's broad portfolio of mild surfactants, the industry's most comprehensive product for skin cleansing, hair care and baby care applications. Each product has a high level of cleanliness and specific foam type or thickening properties, with different formulation advantages and consumer characteristics.
as part of a global expansion plan, the investment aims to increase capacity (the overall modernization of existing facilities in Mount Holly in the US and Tarragona in Spain). General asset modernization will optimize energy consumption and provide more options for new SI grades (different carbon chains).
"We are pleased to announce this long-term strategic investment. Coupled with the glucose glycosamine surfactant technology we have introduced in recent years, it further specifically designates Clariant as one of the future innovation leaders for mild surfactants as they become increasingly popular with our personal care customers in developing more moderate and healthy solutions," added Ralph Zerrer, Global Head of Strategic Marketing and Innovation for Industry and Consumer Special Business.
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