Croda announces availability of its new range of bio-based surfactants

UK-based Croda International Plc has announced the official launch and certification of its ECO range of bio-based surfactants. The ingredients supplier said the new 100% bio-based and 100% renewable range of non-ionic surfactants is the widest commercially available and is certified to meet the criteria of the USDA BioPreferred programme.

The new ECO range is the result of a significant investment made by Croda in its Atlas Point manufacturing site in New Castle, Delaware to construct an ethylene oxide plant using naturally derived feedstocks. The first of its type in the US, the completed plant supports the evolution of Croda’s product line, reinventing many of its active emulsifying agents to meet the increasing demand for more sustainable products without sacrificing performance.

Sold under an ECO brand prefix across Croda’s market sectors, these ingredients will lead to the creation of both new and re-imagined products, including: cosmetics and hair care products for the personal care industry; lubricants and coatings in the automotive industry; air- and surface-care products in the cleaning industry; as well as drilling fluids in the oil industry. The range offers a wide variety of benefits including emulsification, detergency and cleansing, and solubilisation, while delivering mild and stable formulations.

“We are pleased to be able to offer such a wide range of 100 percent bio-based and 100 percent renewable ingredients to meet the needs of formulators and companies seeking to deliver more sustainable options without a compromise in performance or the need for extensive research and development time, adding to development cycles. We can offer the solution today for our customers to launch tomorrow,” said Ms. Sandra Breene, President of Personal Care and North America.