Solvay's Zhangjiagang biological recycling production line is certified

On December 30, 2022, Solvay announced that its biocyclic Fentamine DMAPA1UP production line at its Zhangjiagang plant has been awarded International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).
PLUS) mass balance system certification
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This chemical intermediate is a key material in the manufacture of surfactants in the Mirataine range, which is used in a wide range of household, hygiene and beauty care products such as dishwashing liquids, detergents, shampoos and shower
gels.

Jean-Guy Le, vice president of Solvay's home and beauty care business Helloco said: "Consumer demand for natural ingredients in home and beauty products is increasing
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Against this backdrop, we work with brands to accelerate innovation to help them minimize the use of petrochemical feedstocks and reduce their carbon footprint
.
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It is understood that ISCC The mass balance certification under the PLUS system is one of
the globally recognized industry standards.
It provides a clear set of rules for tracking and tracing the content of circular and renewable feedstocks in materials used throughout the
value chain.
As a result, products using certified materials can claim in their statements that formulations have reduced environmental impact, while brand owners can communicate to consumers about the greater sustainability
of their products.

Solvay said that in order to maximize the positive impact of bio-recycled raw materials on the environment, Solvay conducted a complete life cycle analysis of the final product from the initial raw material, confirming that in addition to naturalness and carbon reduction, the use of bio-recycled raw materials has a positive impact on the overall impact of the product in the ecosystem
.